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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 10, 2020

December 10, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 10, 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: Roy F. Smith, 85, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing…

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Consumers Energy grant helps double downtown shoppers’ money.

December 10, 2020

Consumers Energy grant helps double downtown shoppers’ money. LUDINGTON — In an effort to assist in this challenging time, Consumers Energy is helping Michigan communities stretch their dollars to support small businesses and their employees through a buy-one-get-one gift certificate program. The Our Town promotion will double the amount shoppers can spend in downtowns across 56 communities and Ludington is…

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The Scoop: Todd Reed: 50 years of photography.

December 9, 2020

The Scoop: Todd Reed: 50 years of photography. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank.  LUDINGTON — For 50 years Todd Reed has told the story of west Michigan and beyond through the lens of his camera. His latest book: “Todd Reed: 50 Years Seeing Michigan Through a Lens” is now being…

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Funk retiring as Ludington fire chief, after serving 50 years.

December 9, 2020

Funk retiring as Ludington fire chief, after serving 50 years. LUDINGTON — Jerry Funk has announced that he will retire as the Ludington fire chief after serving on the department for 50 years, including 26 years as chief.  “During my time on the fire department I have met some wonderful people, many of whom are my friends,” Funk said in…

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Obituary: Bernard ‘Barney’ Barnett, 95, of Branch.

December 9, 2020

Obituary: Bernard ‘Barney’ Barnett, 95, of Branch. Bernard H. “Barney” Barnett, 95, of Branch, passed away peacefully at home Saturday Dec. 5, 2020. Barney was born Nov. 10, 1925 in Scottville, the son of Harry and Carrie (Locke) Barnett. He was a 1943 graduate of Scottville High School. Barney enlisted in the Naval Reserve and began flight training before being drafted by the…

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