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Obituary: Robert Normoyle, 83, of Ludington.

October 14, 2021

Obituary: Robert Normoyle, 83, of Ludington. Robert “Bob” John Normoyle, 83, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 21, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Patricia (nee Hickey) Normoyle, who preceded him in death. Bob served four years in the US Navy, then started Ridge Plumbing Co. in…

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Recent births, posted Oct. 14, 2021.

October 14, 2021

Recent births, posted Oct. 14, 2021. The following births have been reported: Zyair Wayne Linstrom, the son of Alyssa Harvey and Nathaniel Linstrom of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Lyla Peach Loeser, the daughter of Chelsie and Mackenzie Loeser of Custer, was born on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Kelya Ibarra, the daughter of Diana Sifuentes and Eduardo Ibarra…

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Wakelin loses appeal; charges of resisting arrest bound over. 

October 13, 2021

Wakelin loses appeal; charges of resisting arrest bound over.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A case against a Ludington man charged with assaulting/obstructing/resisting police officers has been bound over to circuit court following an appeal by the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s office.  Devon Joseph Edwin Wakelin, 24, of 101 W. Melendy St., was arrested by Ludington Police Department on…

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Educator Spotlight: Lois Bongard-Newkirk, Covenant Christian School.

October 13, 2021

Educator Spotlight: Lois Bongard-Newkirk, Covenant Christian School. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport.  AMBER TOWNSHIP – Many educators spend their entire or almost entire career teaching the same grade level, but that definitely does not apply to…

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Beekeepers to host event at Ludington Senior Center.

October 13, 2021

Beekeepers to host event at Ludington Senior Center. LUDINGTON — Scottville Beekeepers of Mason County will host an event, Sweet Taste of Mason County, on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ludington Senior Center, 308 S. Rowe Street. Local beekeepers from Mason, Oceana, Manistee, and Lake counties will be on hand to share the varied…

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