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Recent births, posted Aug. 16, 2021.

August 16, 2021

Recent births, posted Aug. 16, 2021. The following births have been reported: Grace Helen Quick, the daughter of Madison Quick of Free Soil, was born on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Hayes Thomas Oomen, the son of Alison and Derek Oomen of Pentwater, was born on Thursday, August 12, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of…

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Memorial Service: Ruth Paul.

August 16, 2021

Memorial Service: Ruth Paul. A memorial service will be held for Ruth Paul, 83, of Ludington, on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Ruth passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020. See obituary here. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington.

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Sunny and clear skies Tuesday.

August 16, 2021

Sunny and clear skies Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly cloudy skies tonight. Low temperature of 54 degrees. Winds light and variable. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 Clear skies. High 80; low 60. Precipitation: 11% day; 11% evening. Wind: SW 7 mph day; ESE 4 mph evening. Humidity:…

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David Smedley, 81, of Free Soil. 

August 15, 2021

David Smedley, 81, of Free Soil.  On Friday, August 13, 2021, the world lost David Harold Smedley. Born September 14, 1939, David led a remarkable life and leaves an incredible legacy in his absence.  A master mechanic by trade, David worked hard since he was 16 to build his own business that stands today as Dave’s Truck and Auto in…

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Pere Marquette Conservation Park holds grand opening

August 13, 2021

Pere Marquette Conservation Park holds grand opening By Joan Young, MCP Correspondent.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — On the 300 acres of former Dow Chemical property south of Ludington the new Pere Marquette Conservation Park staged a grand opening on Friday, August 13, 2021. Pere Marquette Charter Township has taken the lead on this immense undertaking. The property was purchased from…

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