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Trick or Treat in the Village is Oct. 18

September 26, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will host its annual Trick or Treat in the Village event on Saturday, Oct. 18. This year’s presenting sponsor is Filer Credit Union. Candy will be handed out from 2 to 5 p.m., or until supplies run out. Admission is $8.50 per adult; $6.50 for children ages 4-13 (children ages 3 and…

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West Shore Family Support to host Pumpkins in the Park, carving events

September 26, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Family Support will host its annual Pumpkins in the Park glow walk fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cartier Park. During the one-mile luminary-lit walk, there will be giveaways, treat stations and a pumpkin path, featuring hand-carved pumpkins created by local community members. West Shore Family Support is a non-profit organization…

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Obituary: Bryan Wendell Griffin, 67, of Ludington

September 26, 2025

Bryan Wendell Griffin, 67, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at home.  He was born November 10, 1957, in Shelby, the son of George and Fern (Fessendon) Griffin. Bryan served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years.  He retired in 2022 from Whitehall Industries where he had been employed for over 10 years.  In his spare time,…

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Obituary: Darlene Elaine Berkel, 77, of Scottville

September 26, 2025

Darlene Elaine (Leonard) Berkel, 77, of Scottville, formerly of Muskegon, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1947, in Muskegon, to Ivan and Mary Ann (Bowman) Leonard. Darlene married James Junior Berkel in 1967, with whom she shared a loving and joyful life until his passing. Darlene graduated from Muskegon High School in 1965…

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VIDEO: The Scoop: Ag Rescue Training

September 25, 2025

The Scoop is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave. Photos and video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Riverton Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department have been training this week in agricultural rescue techniques. Both departments have specialized rescue equipment designed for agricultural and industrial rescues. The departments met at Thurow Farms in Riverton…

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