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AFFEW will observe Earth Day throughout April.

March 24, 2021

AFFEW will observe Earth Day throughout April. AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of this World) is planning to hold a month-long celebration of Earth Day beginning with a five week Zoom presentation series starting Tuesday, April 6.  Registration required for all events. Go here for more information. Tuesday, April 6, 7 to 8 p.m.: Michigan Reptiles and Amphibians…

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Rasmussen Road to close for construction.

March 24, 2021

Rasmussen Road to close for construction. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A portion of Rasmussen Road will be closed for construction beginning Thursday, March 25. The $1 million project will include reconstruction of the road beginning at Jebavy Drive east .6 mile. It will include tree removal, removal of pavement, earthwork, culvert replacements, widening of the roadway, installation of curb and…

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Obituary: Abraham ‘Joe’ Wheaton, 36, of Ludington.

March 24, 2021

Obituary: Abraham ‘Joe’ Wheaton, 36, of Ludington. Abraham Joseph “Joe” Wheaton, 36, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born June 6, 1984 in Ludington to Dennis Wheaton and Sherri (Frechette) Reeds. He graduated from Ludington High School in 2003.  Joe married Tara Padron in September of 2016 but they had been together for 16 years.  He was a…

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Rain and snow possible Thursday night.

March 24, 2021

Rain and snow possible Thursday night. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly cloudy skies tonight. Low temperature of 36 degrees. Winds west-southwest at 10 to 25 mph. Thursday, March 25, 2021 Overcast during the day. Rain showers in the evening with possibility of rain and snow mixed. High…

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Ludington street namesakes tell history of town.

March 23, 2021

Ludington street namesakes tell history of town. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. On March 22, 1873, Ludington was established as a city. The names of many of those people who were influential in making that happen still exist in the town today,…

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