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Mental Health Matters: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

November 28, 2020

Mental Health Matters: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder By Alan Neushwander. The first day of winter is the shortest day of the year. This year, it falls on December 21. While we are still a few weeks away from winter, we are only seeing about nine hours of daylight each day. The lack of sunshine can impact your mood and…

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Obituary: Martha Sue Brillhart, 79, of Ludington.

November 28, 2020

Obituary: Martha Brillhart, 79, of Ludington. Martha Sue Brillhart, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Martha was born on March 20, 1941 in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of Jonathon and Edyth (Poynter) Harrison.  She loved camping, fishing, bowling, bingo, and most importantly, spending time with family.  Among her many jobs, she was a server at Hobby…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 28, 2020

November 28, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 28, 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: James “Jim” Dale Thomas, 77, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Clara Louise Meyers, 87, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 27, 2020. Listing…

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The Sccop: Toys for Tots drive at Betten Baker Ford.

November 27, 2020

The Sccop: Toys for Tots drive at Betten Baker Ford. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins visits Betten Baker Ford to talk about the dealership’s annual Toys for Tots and canned food campaigns.  Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…

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Home invasion charges top 79th District Court arraignments

November 27, 2020

Home invasion charges top 79th District Court arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Daniel Lee Bothwell, 44, of 2474 21st St., Branch, was arrested Nov. 20 by Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of first degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 2 at 2:30 p.m.…

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