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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025

January 27, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Mason County Central, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Public Schools West Shore Educational Service District, including CTE. Other Caritas Food Pantry, Custer Scottville…

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Knizacky retiring as county administrator after 31 years

January 26, 2025

An open house will be held in honor of Fabian Knizacky’s retirement as county administrator at the Mason County Airport terminal, 5300 W. US 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An era will end in Mason County on Friday, Jan. 31. Fabian Knizacky will end his 31 year…

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Photo feature: Badger on ice

January 25, 2025

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ice on Pere Marquette Lake has surrounded the SS Badger while it is docked for the winter. Though the Badger, like the other Ludington carferries, was built to operate year-round, for the past 32 years it has operated as a seasonal ship, transporting passengers and motor vehicles between Ludington and Manitowoc, Wis. The…

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Obituary: Carol Fitch, 90, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville

January 25, 2025

Carol L. Fitch, 90, of Ludington, former longtime resident of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.  Carol was born on February 14, 1934 at the family home in Amber Township and was the daughter of Claus and Louise (Omholt) Chilberg. She graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1952 and shortly after graduation she married her high…

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Obituary: Diane Bennett, 66, of Ludington

January 25, 2025

Diana Marie Bennett (née Makowicki), 66, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in her hometown of Ludington. Born in Ludington on October 28, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Patsy Makowicki Csorba. She attended Ludington High School, graduating in 1976, and later earned a nursing degree from West Shore Community College. Diana spent many years…

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