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Area sees few new COVID cases.

September 29, 2020

Area sees few new COVID cases. Over the past month there have been very few new cases of COVID-19 in Mason, Manistee, Oceana, and Lake counties. While pandemic restrictions continue, including a newly ordered mask mandate for elementary students while in the classroom, the four county area, with a total population of 92,178, has had 719 total cases since Gov.…

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Obituary: Richard Chavalia, 81, of Ludington.

September 29, 2020

Obituary: Richard Chavalia, 81, of Ludington. Richard A. Chavalia, 81, of Ludington, passed away at home with his kids and grandkids at his side on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Richard was born on August 14, 1939 in Ludington, the son of Julius and Goldie (Mavis) Chavalia.  He married Barbara “Bobbie” Genson on October 15, 1960 in Ludington, where they lived…

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Obituary: Joseph Bowman, 78, of Ludington.

September 29, 2020

Obituary: Joseph Bowman, 78, of Ludington. Joseph J. Bowman, 78, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was born February 6, 1942 in Detroit to John and Genevieve (Wilson) Bowman. Joe graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1961. He married Sondra O’Brien on February 17, 1961 in Custer. …

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 29, 2020

September 29, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 29, 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: Marilyn “Tootie” Helms, 87, of Ludington, died on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville Joyce…

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Rain on Wednesday.

September 29, 2020

Rain on Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, overcast with rain showers at times; 50% chance of rain. Low temperature of 50 degrees with winds west at 9 mph. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 Cloudy with periods of rain. Thunder possible. High 58;…

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