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Obituary: Patricia Hakanson, 80, of Ludington

May 9, 2023

Obituary: Patricia Hakanson, 80, of Ludington Patricia Lou (Bowden) Hakanson, 80, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Muskegon. Patricia was born on June 29, 1942, the daughter of Jack and Arbutus (Mattis) Bowden. In 1960, she graduated from Ludington High School. On July 14, 1967, she married the love of her life, Roger Hakanson. Together they…

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Scottville considering outsourcing some enforcement services

May 8, 2023

Scottville considering outsourcing some enforcement services SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission will consider a proposal today from SafeBuilt Michigan, LLC. which would include zoning and ordinance (code) enforcement, rental inspection, and permitting services, which will be provided on a fee, hourly and monthly basis. The commission will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. at city hall, 105 N. Main…

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Lake Jump raises over $60k for area youth

May 8, 2023

Lake Jump raises over $60k for area youth LUDINGTON — The 24th annual Ludington Lake Jump, held on April 22, raised $60,603.01 for the Mason County Youth Advisory Council. The council, which is part of the Community Foundation for Mason County, initially had a goal of $20,000. The total amount raised was achieved with a matching grant from Pennies from…

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Local author inspires MCC fourth graders

May 8, 2023

Local author inspires MCC fourth graders Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Local author Carol Farley recently visited fourth grade students at Mason County Central Upper Elementary.  Teacher Sarah Matthews said she’s been inspired by Farley’s books since she was in elementary school. …

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Obituary: Karen Mohler, 79, of Scottville

May 8, 2023

Obituary: Karen Mohler, 79, of Scottville Karen Lee (Colf) Mohler, 79, of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2023, in Grand Rapids with family by her side.   She was born on November 28, 1943, in Monroe, the only child of Carl and Ivah (Happy) Colf. Karen graduated from Dundee High School in 1962 and went to West Shore…

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