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The Wayne Dairies: Key West scooter adventure

January 4, 2023

The Wayne Dairies: Key West scooter adventure By Wayne Dewyer Self-proclaimed “professional beach bum” Wayne Dewyer of Ludington is currently trekking his way to the Florida Keys. He started with a 17-foot motorboat, which he drove from Ludington to Panama City, Florida. After a short stint on a pontoon boat, he upgraded to a 29-foot boat that is currently anchored…

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First baby born in 2023 at Ludington hospital born Monday

January 4, 2023

First baby born in 2023 at Ludington hospital born Monday The new year’s first baby born at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital), is David Grey Reeves, born to Chloe Reeves and Cameron Holler, both of whom recently moved to Manistee from Grand Rapids. David was delivered by Dr. Margaret Gustafson at 1:47 p.m. on Monday, January…

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United Way closer to 2023 campaign goal

January 4, 2023

United Way closer to 2023 campaign goal LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is closer to its 2023 campaign goal as a result of workplace campaigns from Metalworks, West Shore Community College and West Michigan Community Mental Health. “We are so grateful to Metalworks and other workplace campaigns,” said Lynne Russell, Executive Director of United Way of Mason County.…

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Area professionals continue working to improve school safety

January 4, 2023

Area professionals continue working to improve school safety Behavioral Threat Assessment Training on January 17 West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Schools have always focused on teaching the three Rs – Reading, ‘Riting and ‘Rithmetic. But over the last few years, scattered incidents…

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Obituary: George Rees, 82, of Ludington

January 4, 2023

Obituary: George Rees, 82, of Ludington George Lee Rees, 82, residing in Michigan during the summer and Nevada in the winter, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  George was born on October 18, 1940, the son of James “Jim” Earnest Rees and Gladys Irene (Smith) Rees. In 1958, George graduated from Ludington High School. Shortly after graduation, he joined…

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