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Thurow Farms: Obstacles make this farming family’s bond stronger.

March 20, 2015
Thurow Farms: Obstacles make this farming family’s bond stronger.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TWP. — Most people know that farmers raise the food that feeds us. But, farming is much more than just that, at least it is here in Mason County. It’s about a community of people who take care of each other. The Thurow family experienced that sense of community last fall, when a grain bin…

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Scottville summer recreation registration.

March 20, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — Registration for Scottville recreational t-ball, baseball and softball is next week. T-Ball and baseball signups will be on Tuesday, March 24 and Softball will be onWednesday March 25.  All signups will be in the Mason County Central High School cafeteria from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost for T-ball is $35; baseball and softball cost is $40.  If you have children of different…

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Optimist garage sale is Saturday

March 20, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will be hosting an indoor spring garage sale at the Optimist Hall behind the West Shore Bank on Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be available and served by the local Boy Scouts troop.

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Remembering Mr. Muscoe, educator and super Spartan.

March 18, 2015
Remembering Mr. Muscoe, educator and super Spartan.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Michigan State University lost one of its biggest fans Tuesday. Most of us who grew up in Scottville and went to Scottville Elementary had Gene and Shirley Muscoe as teachers. Gene died Tuesday, appropriately on the day when many people wear green. He was 80-years-old. Gene was my fifth grade homeroom teacher. I had Shirley in…

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Scottville Methodist to host spaghetti dinner.

March 17, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — Scottville United Methodist Church will be hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, March 28. Two serving times  are offered for the meal, which will consist of spaghetti, garlic toast, tossed salad, desserts and drink. Seating times are at 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Admission prices are $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for ages 6-12 years. No charge…

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