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Scottville commission selects Newkirk as next city manager. 

April 19, 2021

Scottville commission selects Newkirk as next city manager.  SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission voted unanimously tonight, Monday, April 19, during its regular meeting, to hire O’Neil James (Jim) Newkirk III as the next city manager. Newkirk, 46, who lives in Oscoda, grew up in Scottville and graduate from Mason County Central High School in 1993. He has a bachelor’s degree…

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LHS plans graduation at Oriole Field, other spring activities. 

April 19, 2021

LHS plans graduation at Oriole Field, other spring activities.  Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spring is often a time of many ceremonies and special events for high schoolers, especially graduating seniors. In 2020, many of those events were cancelled or altered. The staff…

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Obituary: Carolyn Beeker, 85, of Ludington.

April 19, 2021

Obituary: Carolyn Beeker, 85, of Ludington. Carolyn Beeker, 85, died on Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home after a lengthy illness. Born in Mancelona to Clyde and Louise (Michaels) Gibson, she moved at the age of 4 to Ludington when her father accepted a position as a pharmacist at Lewis Drug Store. After graduation from Ludington High School, class…

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Recent deaths, posted April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

Recent deaths/service notification, posted April 19, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Lisa M. Vasquez, 58, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  A memorial service will be held…

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Obituary: Billie Miller, 74, of Ludington.

April 19, 2021

Obituary: Billie Miller, 74, of Ludington. Billie Bernece Miller, 74, of Ludington went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 16, 2021.  Billie loved going to church, praising her Lord and Savior and enjoyed spending time crocheting.  She spent the last 58 years married to the love of her life Donald Miller Sr. Along with her beloved Donald, she…

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