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Obituary: Joy Beth Warner, 80, of Ludington and Clarksville

February 18, 2025

Joy Beth Warner, 80, of Ludington and Clarksville, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born November 11, 1944, in Ionia, the daughter of Thomas A. and June G. (Goodell) Warner. Joy grew up in Saranac and went to Saranac Community Schools graduating with the class of 1963. She retired from the former Hadley Center at Memorial Medical…

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Scottville artist Harold Cronk seeking brass instruments for sculpture

February 17, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Artist Harold Cronk is currently gathering material for the Scottville sculpture he is naming “Forward March.” He is asking the public for old brass musical instruments. Forward March will pay tribute to the Scottville Clown Band and also Scottville’s agricultural and lumbering roots. Many parts of the whimsical sculpture will include parts and pieces…

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Classic car tour will make Ludington a stop in June

February 17, 2025

LUDINGTON — Approximately 400 people in 250 classic cars are expected to visit Ludington as part of a six-day driving tour via backroads to four overnight destinations in Michigan. In previous tours, there have been cars from every generation participating: Model Ts to Rat Rods, convertibles to trucks, Camaros to Corvettes, and even electric vehicles making their way on the…

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Mama and Me Expo is Feb. 22

February 17, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Lakeshore Mama and Me Expo will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ludington Elementary School. The event is being presented by the West Shore Educational…

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WSCC presents ‘Steel Magnolias’

February 17, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Theater Department will present “Steel Magnolias,” a heartwarming and poignant Southern classic that masterfully blends humor, friendship, and resilience. Performances will be held at Center Stage Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, Friday, Feb. 28…

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