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Big Sable bus day is July 8. 

July 1, 2021

Big Sable bus day is July 8.  LUDINGTON — The next Big Point Sable Lighthouse bus day will be Thursday, July 8. Bus day allows visitors to ride a bus out to the lighthouse, located in the northern portion of Ludington State Park. Normally, the lighthouse is only accessible to visitors by walking or bicycling.  “Our mission continues to be…

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Scottville Commissioner Benyo submits resignation.

July 1, 2021

Scottville Commissioner Benyo submits resignation. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commissioner Brian Benyo has turned in his resignation from the commission, stating personal reasons for leaving.  Benyo was appointed to the commission in 2019, replacing long-time commissioner Leon Begue, who had resigned due to health reasons.  “My time on the city commission has seen the future change hands; including several commission…

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The Scoop: Freedom Festival 2021

July 1, 2021

The Scoop: Freedom Festival 2021 The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington.  LUDINGTON — Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with members of the Ludington Area Jaycees about this weekend’s Freedom Festival, Ludington’s biggest summer event.  Watch video for more information.  Please consider helping to fund local news.…

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Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant accepting applications. 

July 1, 2021

Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant accepting applications.  LUDINGTON — The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant board of directors is accepting applications to compete for the title of Miss Ludington Area 2021, which will take place on Monday, August 16 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts at 6:30pm. Women ages 17 – 25, or a senior in high school,…

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Obituary: William Fargo, 71, of Grand Rapids.

July 1, 2021

Obituary: William Fargo, 71, of Grand Rapids. William Eugene Fargo, 71, of Grand Rapids, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Valley View Care Center in Grand Rapids.  He was born April 28, 1950, in Monet, Missouri, the son of Milo and Rita (Wagner) Fargo. William was a graduate of Mason County Eastern High School. Mass of Christian Burial will be…

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