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The Scoop: Community auction goes virtual. 

January 25, 2021

The Scoop: Community auction goes virtual.  A presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington.  SCOTTVILLE — The annual Spring CommUNITY Auction is a major fundraiser for the Mason County Central Education Foundation and the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. The event draws hundreds of people and raises thousands of dollars. Like most other events,…

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Obituary: James Shorts, 79, of Ludington.

January 25, 2021

Obituary: James Shorts, 79, of Ludington. James E. Shorts, 79, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born July 3, 1941 in Ludington to Edward and Dorothy (Fischer) Shorts.  Jim graduated from Ludington High School in 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during the Vietnam War.  Jim married the love of his…

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Obituary: Richard Switon, 87. of Ludington.

January 25, 2021

Obituary: Richard Switon, 87. of Ludington. Richard J. Switon, 87, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born October 4, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wis. to Michael and Charlotte (Pietras) Switon. Rich attended St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School.  He married the late Barbara Gaskell on June 25, 1960 in Wauwatosa, Wis. He retired from Dow Chemical as…

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Snow showers tonight, Tuesday morning, little accumulation expected. 

January 25, 2021

Snow showers tonight, Tuesday morning, little accumulation expected.  The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Occasional snow showers tonight with accumulations of less than one inch. Low temperature of 21 degrees. Wind northeast at 10 mph. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 Snow showers in the morning. Snow accumulations of less than…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 25, 2021

January 25, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 25, 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: Ronald Evart Busse, 72, of Ludington, died on Friday, January 22, 2021.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of…

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