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2 to 4 inches of snow possible overnight.

February 21, 2021

2 to 4 inches of snow possible overnight. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A winter weather advisory is in effect from 8 p.m. tonight, Sunday, Feb. 21, until 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22. A total snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is possible. Monday, Feb. 22,…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 21, 2021

February 21, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 21, 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: James E. Allison, 85, of Custer, died on Friday, February 19, 2021.  A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Friday, February…

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Mason County’s pioneering French families: Chauvez and Courtot. 

February 20, 2021

Mason County’s pioneering French families: Chauvez and Courtot.  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. It’s very likely that the most mis-pronounced road name in Mason County is Chauvez Road, which stretches from the lakeshore to nearly the eastern county line. While looking at…

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Homeowner burned attempting to extinguish garage fire.

February 20, 2021

Homeowner burned attempting to extinguish garage fire. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A homeowner received multiple burns while attempting to extinguish a fire in an unattached garage Saturday morning. The fire occurred at 6292 W. Russel St. Sheriff’s deputies, fire department first responders and EMS personnel tended to the male victim while firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. The patient was transported…

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Fire destroys Walhalla home.

February 19, 2021

Fire destroys Walhalla home. WALHALLA, Branch Township — Fire destroyed a home at 7079 E. Sandra Kay Rd. Friday afternoon. Firefighters were initially dispatched to the house, located between Campbell Road and Stephen Avenue, at 2:50 p.m. According to firefighters on scene, none of the home occupants were injured. Initial dispatch information stated there was fire in the walls. The…

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