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Hot temps continue.

June 9, 2021

Hot temps continue. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear skies with a low temperature of 64 degrees tonight. Winds east at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday, June 10, 2021 Clear skies. High 86; low 64. Precipitation: 18% day; 14% evening. Wind: SSW 8 mph day; NE 5 mph…

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Suspect in teen’s murder had just been released from Mason Co. Jail.

June 8, 2021

Suspect in teen’s murder had just been released from Mason Co. Jail. MT. PLEASANT — An Isabella County man who was recently bonded out of the Mason County Jail is facing charges for the stabbing death of a Mt. Pleasant teenaged girl. Isiah Gary “Zeke” Gardenhire, 40, of 4173 S. Isabella Rd., Mt. Pleasant, is the main suspect in the…

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Obituary: Gerald Chancellor, 76, of Fountain.

June 8, 2021

Obituary: Gerald Chancellor, 76, of Fountain. Gerald M. “Jerry” Chancellor, 76, of Fountain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home.  Jerry, the son of Moran E. and Bertha A. (Schoenherr) Chancellor, was born in Ludington on October 31, 1944.  He graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1963.  He attended Northwestern Michigan College…

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Obituary: Charles “Bud” Christmas, Jr., 85, of Scottville.

June 8, 2021

Obituary: Charles “Bud” Christmas, Jr., 85, of Scottville. Fisherman, hunter, and all-around outdoorsman, Charles “Bud” Christmas, Jr. entered Jesus’ awaiting arms somewhat unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 while at home. Bud was born in Battle Creek to Charles “Bud” Sr. & Rita (Jackel) Christmas on June 19, 1935.  Bud had a variety of jobs in Mason County until he…

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Griswold honored for 42 years on Custer council.

June 7, 2021

Griswold honored for 42 years on Custer council. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — The Custer Village Council honored retiring clerk Margaret “Lolly” Griswold for her 42 years of service to the village during its regular meeting Monday, June 7. Griswold began serving on the council in 1978 and recently stepped down. Taking her place is Cathy Sanders. Griswold said…

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