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Scottville Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior Citizens is Sunday

November 20, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The annual Scottville Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior Citizens will be held Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Mason County Central High School cafeteria. Meals will be served from noon to 2 p.m., or until the food runs out. Doors open at 11:45…

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Great Lakes Energy People Fund awards grants to local organizations

November 20, 2025

BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund recently awarded 36 grants totaling more than $100,000 to local nonprofit organizations across the cooperative’s 26-county service area, which stretches from Kalamazoo to the Mackinac Straits. The central region board awarded nine grants totaling $28,377.77 and the south region board awarded 12 grants totaling $34,492 in the final grant cycle of 2025. The central service…

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Obituary: Virgil Gene Rowe, 57, of Ludington

November 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Virgil Gene Rowe, born June 8, 1968, in Manistee, to Junior and Jaunita Rowe. Virgil passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. He faced his illness with quiet strength and deep resilience, holding tightly to the people and values that meant the most…

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Recent death: Dawn Elizabeth Ames, 56, of Scottville

November 20, 2025

  Dawn Elizabeth Ames, 56, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Holiday Inn Express and Suites,4079 US-31 10, Amber Township (Ludington) from 1 to 3 p.m. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…

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Obituary: Dawn Elizabeth Ames, 56, of Scottville

November 20, 2025

Dawn Elizabeth Ames, 56, of Scottville, formerly Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Dawn was born on May 4, 1969, the daughter of Daniel and Sharon Ames. She was a 1987 graduate of Greenville High School. She worked as a caterer and waitress at Scotty’s Restaurant. Dawn had a passion for creating jewelry, a hobby that allowed her…

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