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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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Claveau appointed to Scottville commission.

December 9, 2020

Claveau appointed to Scottville commission. SCOTTVILLE — Bruce Claveau was appointed to City Commission during the commission’s regular meeting Monday, Dec. 7. Claveau fills the vacancy left by commissioner/mayor Bruce Krieger after he chose to not run for re-election; nobody chose to run for election for the at-large seat. Claveau was one of two citizens who asked to be considered…

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Ludington council considering raising water rates.

December 9, 2020

Ludington council considering raising water rates. LUDINGTON — City Council is considering raising water rates 7.5 percent over the next two years. During the regular meeting of the council on Monday, Dec. 7, the proposed water rate ordinance was read for the first time. Ordinances are read twice before they are passed into law. A public hearing will be scheduled…

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