This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The old Scottville High School building on North Main Street in Scottville is scheduled for demolition within the next couple of weeks. The subject of this article, a donation of a 1919 SHS yearbook to the Mason County Historical…
LUDINGTON — The deadline to apply for the Stage Left Theatre Company’s 2026 scholarship program is approaching, with applications due May 10. Stage Left Theatre Company is a local non-profit organization. Eligible applicants must be accepted into an educational program with theater-related focus, such as acting, set design, lighting, costuming or choreography. Programs may include camps, college courses or workshops.…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a taco party and a showing of the comedy film Nacho Libre. The event will take place Tuesday, May 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the Multi-Use Room at the Ludington Library and simultaneously at 3:30 p.m. in the community room at the Scottville Library. Teens in grades…
Richard Joseph Knutson, 60, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Ludington. Born on Dec. 13, 1965, in Grand Rapids, Richard was known for his loving and caring nature. Rick’s life was marked by his passion for the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He cherished the time spent at family cookouts, creating lasting memories with his loved ones. His…
Mary Kay Hradel, 84, of Free Soil, known to all as Kay, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1941, in Mt. Pleasant, to the late Creel and Ruth (Hampton) Laidley. Kay was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Mike Hradel, on Dec. 30, 1967, beginning a lifelong partnership grounded in love, respect,…
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