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Obituary: Lucille Copenhaver, 95, of Ludington (Sept. 28, 1925-Oct. 19, 2020)

September 3, 2021

Obituary: Lucille Copenhaver, 95, of Ludington (Sept. 28, 1925-Oct. 19, 2020) Lucille J. Copenhaver, 95, of Ludington passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born September 28, 1925 in Ludington to LeRoy and Nellie (Thompson) Miller.  Lucy married the love of her life, Eugene Copenhaver, on August 28, 1943 in Kentucky.…

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WSCC main campus remains closed due to power outages.

September 2, 2021

WSCC main campus remains closed due to power outages. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Classes at West Shore Community College started at the beginning of this week, only to be cancelled due to power interruptions, likely caused by recent storms. The main campus will remain closed until Tuesday, Sept. 7, due to power interruptions. Classes there are expected to resume on Wednesday,…

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PM Highway bridge over US 31 to close for construction.

September 2, 2021

PM Highway bridge over US 31 to close for construction. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Highway bridge over US 31 freeway, between Lattin and Anthony roads, will be closed for repairs beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7 through Oct. 22, 2021.  The detour route is Oceana Drive (US 31 business route) to US-31 freeway to Pere Marquette Hwy. The left lane…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 2, 2021.

September 2, 2021

Recent births, posted Sept. 2, 2021. The following births have been reported: Amelia Josephine-Michelle Shilander, the daughter Jordan and Alisha Shilander of Custer, was born in Grand Rapids on Thursday, August 26, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…

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Former Ludington man charged with murder of infant. 

September 1, 2021

Former Ludington man charged with murder of infant.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A former Ludington resident has been charged with murdering an infant in the City of Ludington. Craig David Overla, 36, was recently arraigned in 79th District Court with three felony counts including open murder, felony murder, and first degree child abuse. He is also charged with…

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