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Community Foundation awarded over $1 million in grants in 2020

March 4, 2021

Community Foundation awarded over $1 million in grants in 2020 The Community Foundation for Mason County awarded $1,246,772 in grants in 2020. That included $135,708 through the Community Foundation’s competitive grant process, as well as $1,111,064 granted from donor-advised, scholarship, community project and organization endowment funds. Grants out of Community Foundation funds provided support to a wide variety of nonprofit…

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Obituary: Henry J. Niemiec, 87, of Ludington

March 4, 2021

Obituary: Henry J. Niemiec, 87, of Ludington Henry J. Niemiec, 87, of Ludington passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was born April 6, 1933 in Free Soil to James and Mary (Jaqulski) Niemiec. Henry enlisted in the US Army and served his country during the Korean War.  Henry was a local farmer and a long time employee of Harrington…

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Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant applicants being accepted. 

March 4, 2021

Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant applicants being accepted.  The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its local service area for the spring grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by April 1. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then submit a grant application by…

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Manton man faces homicide charges in relation to US 10 fatal crash.

March 3, 2021

Manton man faces homicide charges in relation to US 10 fatal crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — David Allen Wellington, 27, of 7119 E. 12 Road, Manton, was arraigned in 79th District Court today, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, and faces seven criminal counts including two counts of second degree murder, two counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing…

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More sunshine Thursday.

March 3, 2021

More sunshine Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A few passing clouds tonight. Low temperature of 23 degrees. Winds, north-northeast at 6 mph. Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mostly clear. High 34; low 18 Precipitation: 8% day; 5% evening. Wind:N 9 mph day; NNE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 62%…

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