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Hiring the Millennial generation: Topic of next Scottville Connection program.

January 29, 2016
Hiring the Millennial generation: Topic of next Scottville Connection program.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — As times change, generations also change, which means work practices must also be adjusted. Many employers find hiring the “Millennial” generation a challenge. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is defined as a person who was born from the early 1980s to the 2000s.. This generation grew up in the digital age and…

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Safe Harbor Credit Union offers alternative to overdraft fees.

January 21, 2016
Safe Harbor Credit Union offers alternative to overdraft fees.

LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union is offering an alternative to those pesky overdraft fees or the hassle of having to transfer money from your savings account when funds get low in the checking account. “The Safe Harbor Credit Union Share Draft Line of Credit is a great way to protect yourself from overdraft fees and unwanted overdraft transfer fees,”…

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Smith & Eddy’s Beckman turned to healthy living because of Win With Wellness.

January 14, 2016
Smith & Eddy’s Beckman turned to healthy living because of Win With Wellness.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A wellness program through Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital gave Gloria Beckman a wake-up call. As an employee of Smith & Eddy Insurance, she and her colleagues were encouraged to take advantage of a free health screening through Win With Wellness. “My first time there I was told I was borderline obese,” Gloria said. “That…

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Here’s the buzz: Beekeepers to meet.

January 13, 2016

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Beekeepers of Mason County will hold a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. The group was started by beekeeper Lenny Feldberg, with the guidance of Ed Malkowski, a 60-plus year veteran beekeeper and retired Mason County Central administrator. The meeting will be held at the Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main…

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Sandcastle’s Children’s Museum asking adults to bring out their inner child.

January 4, 2016
Sandcastle’s Children’s Museum asking adults to bring out their inner child.

LUDINGTON — Sandcastle’s Children’s Museum is inviting adults, 21-years of age and older, to bring out their inner child and enjoy Be A Kid for the Night on Saturday, Feb. 6. The fund raising event begins at 7 p.m. and costs $25 per person or $45 per couple. Attendees will be invited to participate in a museum treasure hunt, remotely operated…

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