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LHS alumnus, turned professor, to publish second book.

February 9, 2021

LHS alumnus, turned professor, to publish second book. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger, Staff Writer. GRAND RAPIDS – Ludington native Bethany (Tanis) Kilcrease has recently authored a book that is set to be released this spring. A tenured professor at Aquinas College, her new book “Fact…

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Teacher Spotlight: MCC’s Dumas retires after 3 decades. 

February 9, 2021

Teacher Spotlight: MCC’s Dumas retires after 3 decades.  By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport.  SCOTTVILLE – After 31 years in education, Mason County Central teacher Scott Dumas, has retired. Dumas, a native of Scottville, said school…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 9, 2021.

February 9, 2021

Recent births, posted Feb. 9, 2021. The following births have been reported: Emma Lynn Malphurs, the daughter of Julia Mainville and Joshua Malphurs of Ludington, was born on Monday, February 8, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…

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WSCC virtual concert series to present Kenny Rogers Band.

February 8, 2021

WSCC virtual concert series to present Kenny Rogers Band. On Thursday, Feb. 11, West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Living Room Series will feature The Kenny Rogers Band, an event organized by former Kenny Rogers Band director and Scottville native Edgar Struble. The performance will feature guests Rudy Gatlin and Linda Davis. Performed by the band that backed Rogers for…

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Mason County’s original Ford dealers: Kobe & Smith.

February 8, 2021

Mason County’s original Ford dealers: Kobe & Smith. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The names T.D. Smith and E.E. Kobe were well known in Scottville for many years beginning in the early 20th century. Smith, who owned a stately home at 209…

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