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Obituary: Jeanette Tillotson, 74, Ludington.

April 22, 2021

Obituary: Jeanette Tillotson, 74, Ludington. Jeanette Ann (Bresley) Tillotson, 74.  passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at her home in Ludington on Sunday, April 18, 2021 following a diagnosis of cancer three weeks earlier. Jeanette was born in Custer on December 29, 1946 to James and Ella Bresley and grew up in the Ludington area, attending South Hamlin Elementary…

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Temps rising.

April 22, 2021

Temps rising. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A few passing clouds tonight. Low temperature of 36 degrees. Wind south-southwest at 6 mph. Friday, April 23, 2021 Considerable cloudiness. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 57; low 41. Precipitation: 15% day; 24% evening. Wind: SW 13 mph day;…

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Old school machinist 

April 21, 2021

Old school machinist  A tribute to Roger Hansen. Editor’s Note: As a writer, photojournalist, and historian, I am blessed to be able to enter into people’s lives and tell their story. In my 35-year career I have written hundreds of “human interest” stories and remember most of them. Some stand out more than others. I have always been proud of…

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Hearing for man accused of killing 3 in Walhalla adjourned, again.

April 21, 2021

Hearing for man accused of killing 3 in Walhalla adjourned, again. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A probable cause hearing for a Manton man accused of killing three people in Walhalla has been adjourned for the second time. David Allen Wellington, 27, of 7119 E. 12 Road, Manton, faces seven criminal counts including two counts of second degree murder,…

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Obituary: Roger Hansen, 79, of Cherry Hill Farm, Amber Township. 

April 21, 2021

Obituary: Roger Hansen, 79, of Cherry Hill Farm, Amber Township.  Roger L. Hansen, 79, of Ludington, passed away April 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Finally at peace following a courageous five year struggle with AL amyloidosis and very recently complicated by MDS leukemia. Born December 30, 1941 to Leo and Agnes (Lund) Hansen, he lived his entire life…

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