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Obituary: Sherman Brown, 88, of Ludington

December 21, 2022

Obituary: Sherman Brown, 88, of Ludington Sherman “Sherm” Eugene Brown, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Sherman was born December 1, 1934, the son of William Henry Brown and Amy Isabela (Sherman) Eckley. Sherman was a 1952 graduate of Ludington High School.  Sherman married the love of his life, Carole Jean (Whitman) Brown on December 3,…

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Recent births, posted Dec. 21, 2022

December 21, 2022

Recent births, posted Dec. 21, 2022 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Ruth…

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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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