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Fire destroys Amber Township house.

November 22, 2021

Fire destroys Amber Township house. AMBER TOWNSHIP — An early morning fire destroyed a house at 189 S. Quarterline Road today, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Scottville Fire Department and Custer Fire Department were initially called to the residence, between US 10-31 and First Street, at 4:05 a.m. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department was also called to assist, along with Mason…

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All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster. 

November 22, 2021

All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster.  The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson boosters for all adults who have already received their primary COVID-19 vaccines.  The notice came jointly in a press release by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and District Health Department #10…

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Lights On event will thank health care workers.

November 22, 2021

Lights On event will thank health care workers. LUDINGTON — Area law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services are holding a Lights On celebration of gratitude for hospital workers at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 6 p.m. Families and members of the community are invited to participate and display messages of thanks, as well…

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Obituary: Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater.

November 22, 2021

Obituary: Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater. Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Marian was born on December 15, 1929 in Ludington, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Schott) Petersen. She was married to Carl L. Peterson on July 20, 1954. Marian worked at Star Watch Case, Telephone Company, and Pentwater Public Schools as an…

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Educator Spotlight: LHS’s Deb Follrath.

November 21, 2021

Educator Spotlight: LHS’s Deb Follrath. 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. LUDINGTON – With the most seniority with Ludington Area Schools, high school physical education teacher, Deb Follrath is in her 38th year…

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