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Children explore with “Kiki”

October 18, 2025

By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Oceana Conservation District has been quietly offering structured opportunities for children to explore the outdoors for the past five years. There are a number of types of events which are provided including day camps, school field trips, workshops, and citizen science programs such as stream monitoring. I recently “stumbled” across one of the regular venues…

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MCC homecoming king and queen

October 17, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School crowned its homecoming king and queen during halftime of Friday’s varsity football game. The queen is Nicole Rosales, daughter of Missy Rosales and king is Markel Palma, son of Melissa Carpenter. The Spartans defeated the Shelby…

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Suspect in high-speed chase arraigned on felony charges

October 17, 2025

LUDINGTON — Nickolaus Charles Weber, 30, of Scottville was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on two counts of fleeing and eluding a police officer and one count of resisting and opposing a police officer following a high-speed chase in Grant Township Thursday morning, Oct. 16, during which Weber allegedly threw what appeared to be a handgun out the…

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Suspect throws suspected handgun out window during high-speed chase

October 17, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a high-speed chase Thursday morning, Oct. 16, during which the suspect allegedly threw what appeared to be a handgun out the vehicle window, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. After reaching speeds of 95-100 mph, the suspect’s vehicle hit several trees, and he fled on…

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American Legion Auxiliary craft and vendor market is Saturday

October 17, 2025

LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 76 will hold its annual Fall Craft and Vendor Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The event is open to the public and will be held at the American Legion Post #76, 318 N. James Street. Food will be available to purchase at the Show.  There is no…

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