Obituary: Laurel Beth VanHaitsma Kempkers, 71, of Hamilton, formerly of Scottville. After a four year battle with ALS, Laurel Beth VanHaitsma Kempkers, 71, of Hamilton, formerly of Scottville, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 1, 2022. Laurel was born on August 28, 1950 in Chicago, the daughter of Eugene and Adriana (Cook) Dekker and…
Educator Spotlight: Scottville Elementary’s Mary Scheffler. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. SCOTTVILLE – Not everyone decides on their life-long career right after high school, or after college or even after working for…
Medal of Honor recipients mural must find new home. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The owners of the building located at 301 S. James St. have asked the Mason County Historical Society remove a mural that pays tribute to two local heroes. The mural, titled “Medal of Honor Recipients: Ludington’s Own” is a 16-feet by 36-feet mural painted by…
Vote Yes for MCC Committee to meet Monday. SCOTTVILLE — The Vote Yes for MCC Committee will meet Monday, April 4 at the Mason County Central High School library. The citizen committee’s purpose is to promote the upcoming bond vote scheduled for May 3. The main topic of the meeting will be voter outreach. Pizza will be provided. Other advocacy…
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