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Trekking the North Country Trail: Across the ‘Yoop’

December 20, 2022

Trekking the North Country Trail: Across the ‘Yoop’ By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. She began her trek at the Manistee National Forest’s Timber Creek Campground on US 10 in Lake County. The first half of the hike took her…

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LPD searching for illegal dumping suspect

December 20, 2022

LPD searching for illegal dumping suspect LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department is searching for a possible suspect in an illegal dumping situation that occurred Saturday, Dec. 17 about 5:30 p.m. According to Acting Police Chief Steve Wietrzykowski, a person made at least two trips to Maritime Drive by the carferry docks and dumped items(pictured) in the roadway. The person also dumped…

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VanderWall-sponsored bill would establish northern Michigan military cemetery

December 20, 2022

VanderWall-sponsored bill would establish northern Michigan military cemetery LANSING —  Sen. Curt VanderWall’s bill to establish a state military cemetery in northern Michigan has been sent to the governor’s desk after receiving final approval by the 101st Legislature during its concluding session earlier this month. “Those who have served in our armed forces deserve access to a final resting place…

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Obituary: Oris Charles ‘Chuck’ Mosher, Jr., 83, of Ludington

December 20, 2022

Obituary: Oris Charles ‘Chuck’ Mosher, Jr., 83, of Ludington Oris Charles “Chuck” Mosher, Jr., 83 of Ludington passed away on December 18, 2022.  Chuck was born on March 8, 1939 in Muskegon, the son of Oris and Rose (Cyr) Mosher and graduated from Muskegon Catholic High School with the class of 1957.  On March 8, 1958 he married Madeline Louise…

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Obituary: Michael Shaffer, 53, of Fountain

December 20, 2022

Obituary: Michael Shaffer, 53, of Fountain Michael James Shaffer, 53, of Fountain, passed away on Monday December 19, 2022 with his best friend by his side. Michael was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, kayaking, and camping. He loved anything with a motor on it! Often, he would take his motorcycle out and enjoy the road. When he…

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