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Funeral directors say funeral restrictions hinder grieving process.

September 22, 2020

Funeral directors say funeral restrictions hinder grieving process. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan has meant many restrictions. One of those restrictions in much of the state, including Mason County, has been the limitation of a maximum of 10 people gathering inside. Two local funeral directors are speaking out about the necessity of lifting those restrictions, especially…

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 22, 2020

September 22, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 22, 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: H. James “Jim” Fitch, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville died on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services…

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Sunny and warm Wednesday.

September 22, 2020

Sunny and warm Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, mostly clear. Low temperature of 58 degrees. Winds southwest at 5 mph. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 Sunny during the day. Clear to partly cloudy at night. High 73; low 57 Precipitation: 10% day;…

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Jurors asked not to report on Tuesday.

September 21, 2020

  Jurors asked not to report on Tuesday. LUDINGTON — The 51st Circuit Court has requested that jurors summoned for jury duty on Tuesday, Sept. 22 not report due to a phone system malfunction at the courthouse. Jurors are asked to call the Circuit Court office during the afternoon hours on September 22, 2020 for further instructions at 231-845-0516.  

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Mental Health Matters: Recovery is possible for those battling addiction

September 21, 2020

Mental Health Matters: Recovery is possible for those battling addiction By Alan Neushwander I recently saw a meme on social media that said, “I’ve never met a strong person with an easy past.”  When I first met Kelly Stoudt when I started working at West Michigan Community Mental Health last year, I knew right away that she was a strong…

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