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Obituary: Jean Vandervest, 93, of Ludington.

September 9, 2021

Obituary: Jean Vandervest, 93, of Ludington. Jean Margaret Vandervest, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, surrounded by her family.  Jean was born in Blaine Township in Benzie County on January 13, 1928, to Simon and Margaret (Cutler) Fredrickson. Jean moved to Ludington in 1944 and met the love of her life George (John) Vandervest in 1946.  Jean…

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Obituary: Doris Schaner, 85, of Free Soil.

September 9, 2021

Obituary: Doris Schaner, 85, of Free Soil. Doris Jean Schaner joined her son Charles in heaven on Sept 5, 2021.  Doris was born on Oct 11, 1936 to Edna (Schreck) and August Ohse in Custer.  Nicknamed “Dodie” by her family, she grew up on the family farm and attended Custer School.  She graduated in 1956 from Custer High School.  Doris…

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Celebration of Life Service: Larry Smith of Ludington

September 9, 2021

Celebration of Life Service: Larry Smith of Ludington A celebration of life service will be held for Larry Smith of Ludington, who passed away at the age of 82 on November 8, 2020. The celebration will take place on Sunday, Sept. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Larsen’s Landscaping Garden Deck, 3091 N. US 31, Scottville (Victory Township). See…

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Public Notice: Scottville Commissioner-at-Large opening.

September 9, 2021

Public Notice: Commissioner-at-Large opening. City of Scottville The City of Scottville is seeking to fill the following vacancy: CITY COMMISSION – AT LARGE The City of Scottville is currently accepting letters of interest for the purpose of filling an At Large City Commission seat. The successful candidate will be appointed to the City Commission until the next regular City election…

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Hospital changes visitor policy.

September 8, 2021

Hospital changes visitor policy. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, along with all Spectrum Health facilities, is revising its visitor policies to reduce the number of people in its Grand Rapids and regional hospitals and outpatient care sites, as a result of increasing numbers of patients admitted with COVID-19 and the increase in community positivity rates. Effective today, Wednesday, Sept.…

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