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Obituary: Lisa Ann (Schumacher) Scholten-Riley, 61, of Walhalla

October 8, 2025

Lisa Ann (Schumacher) Scholten-Riley, 61, of Walhalla, formerly of South Lyon and Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Lisa was born on November 2, 1963, in Mancelona, to Mary (Wiltzus) and Thomas Schumacher. She graduated from East Kentwood High School in 1981 and went on to build a remarkable career and a beautiful life centered around family,…

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FiveCAP offering Diaper Assistance Program

October 8, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. is offering a Diaper Assistance Program. The agency will provide free of charge diapers and diapering supplies: wipes, ointments, and other similar products for income eligible individuals and families. Diapers are available in all sizes for infant up to adult sizes. To be eligible, the household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal…

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WSCC presents ‘Into the Woods’

October 7, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Theater Department invites audiences to journey deep into the enchanted forest with its fall musical production of “Into the Woods”, opening Friday, Oct. 17 at the Center Stage Theater. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m.…

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Recent death: Marsha Kissell, 69, of Ludington

October 7, 2025

Marsha Kissell, 69, of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids.  She was born November 24, 1955. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…

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Obituary: Lonny Alan Wright, 56, of Branch

October 7, 2025

Lonny Alan Wright, 56, of Branch, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born June 3, 1969, in Adrian. Lonny was employed as a correctional officer at The Oaks Correctional Facility in Manistee for 26 years until his medical retirement in December 2024.  Lonny was very active in fitness and sports, and also enjoyed…

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