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Scottville Senior Center to celebrate 50 years today at open house

October 20, 2023

Scottville Senior Center to celebrate 50 years today at open house Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St., is celebrating 50 years of service today during an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will include special guest…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 20, 2023

October 20, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 20, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Christopher Lee Merriman, 44; assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, second-offense domestic violence, and fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested Oct. 1 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Oct. 17;…

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Pentwater woman arrested following shoplifting complaint

October 20, 2023

Pentwater woman arrested following shoplifting complaint The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Pentwater woman was arrested at 1:35 p.m. Thursday by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following a shoplifting complaint at Walmart, 4854 W. US 10. The woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant…

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Smith & Eddy Insurance ready to help Medicare customers

October 19, 2023

Smith & Eddy Insurance ready to help Medicare customers SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance is among several insurance agencies across the country in the process of helping people ages 65 and over navigate through Medicare. The current Medicare enrollment period began Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. In addition, the Affordable Health Care Act market place will begin…

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Woman accused of murder, arson, dog killing offered plea deal

October 18, 2023

Woman accused of murder, arson, dog killing offered plea deal By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Chippewa County woman accused of murder, arson and dog killing appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 17, via Zoom video conferencing from the Mason County Jail for a final trial conference hearing. Hope Lynn Snyder is accused of killing…

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