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Obituary: Beth Cottrell, 51, of Ludington.

October 12, 2021

Obituary: Beth Cottrell, 51, of Ludington. Beth Ann “Twigs” Cottrell, 51, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born January 5, 1970 in Ludington to John Cottrell and Star (Nicolls) Avra.  Beth worked for many places, but some of her favorites were the Clarebridge Care Home in Huntsville…

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Thunderstorms possible tonight.

October 11, 2021

Thunderstorms possible tonight. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Thunderstorms are likely this evening with a low temperature of 61 degrees. Winds south-southeast at 9 mph. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High 65; low 58. Precipitation: 71% day; 24% evening. Wind: SSW 11 mph day;…

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Obituary: Margie Beth McKenney, 67, of Scottville

October 11, 2021

Obituary: Margie Beth McKenney, 67, of Scottville Margie Beth McKenney, 67, of Scottville, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 16, 1954 in Grand Rapids to Lloyd and Henrietta (Bekhuis) Harper.  She graduated from Grandville High School in 1972. Margie married the love of her life, Randall Nicholas McKenney,…

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Obituary: Jason Quick, 34, of Scottville.

October 9, 2021

Obituary: Jason Quick, 34, of Scottville. Jason Russell Quick, 34, of Scottville passed away early Wednesday morning, October 6, 2021.  Jason was born in Ludington on June 25, 1987, the son of Dean and Laura (Partridge) Quick, and brother of his big sister Deanna.  He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 2006. Jason loved to hunt…

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79th District Court news, posted Oct. 8, 2021.

October 8, 2021

79th District Court news, posted Oct. 8, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanor Arraignments -Ashley Rose Forbes, 31, of 606 E. Foster St., Ludington; Oct. 5; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .17 or higher. Pretrial: Nov.…

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