Driver in state park fatal crash identified. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died in a single vehicle crash Friday evening at the Ludington State Park. Richard John VandenHeuvel, 61, of Ludington was pronounced dead following the crash on M-116. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency crews were…
Obituary: Linda Lou (Whelpley) Pepper, 72, of Ludington. Linda Lou (Whelpley) Pepper, 72, of Ludington passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at home with her family by her side and is now celebrating in the presence of her beloved Lord and Savior. Linda was born on August 17, 1949 in Pontiac, the daughter of George and Beverly Whelpley and…
Obituary: Bernice Bennett, 98, of Ludington. Bernice J. Bennett, 98, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022, surrounded by her entire family. Betty was born on September 3, 1923 in Ludington, the daughter of Walter and Jenny (Neuman) Kloss. She married John J. Bennett on May 6, 1950. They celebrated 52 years of marriage before his death…
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Educator Spotlight: Beth Kirby, Ludington Elementary By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – An Oriole through and through is how Ludington Elementary School teacher, Beth Kirby describes herself and she…
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