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Alayah, Jaxon/Jaxton/Jackson most popular local baby names of 2020. 

December 31, 2020

Alayah, Jaxon/Jaxton/Jackson most popular local baby names of 2020.  LUDINGTON — Of the 317 babies born at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in 2020, two names were tops on the list for new parents. For girls, the No. 1 choice in 2020 was Alayah. For boys, the most popular baby names in 2020 – a three-way tie – were Jaxon, Jaxton…

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Obituary: Carolyn Jane Swiger, 83, of Scottville

December 31, 2020

Obituary: Carolyn Jane Swiger, 83, of Scottville On December 30 2020, artist, painter, grandmother, and wonderful mother Carolyn Jane Swiger of Scottville peacefully passed away at home while in the loving care of her family. Born in the old Manistee hospital on Jan 10, 1937, Carolyn grew up between the Big and Little Sable rivers in Millerton, where her mother, Margret…

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 31, 2020

December 31, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 31, 2020 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: Rose Marie Sutton, 81, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Carolyn Jane Swiger, 83, of…

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Badger, PM 41 sold to Ohio shipping company.

December 30, 2020

Badger, PM 41 sold to Ohio shipping company. By Rob  Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger, along with the Pere Marquette 41 and its tug, Undaunted, have been sold to a family-operated shipping company based out of Middleburg Heights, Ohio.  Interlake Holding Company announced today the purchase of Lake Michigan Carferry Company and Pere Marquette Shipping Company. The acquisition…

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Assault charges top 79th District Court arraignments

December 30, 2020

Assault charges top 79th District Court arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Krista Michelle Rodriguez, 43, of 915 E. Maple St., Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested Dec. 27 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily…

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