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MCP seeking questions from public for judge candidates.

September 9, 2020

MCP seeking questions from public for judge candidates. Please read the following prior to submitting comments.  LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Mason County voters will elect a new judge to serve the 79th District Court. The candidates running for the position, to replace retiring judge Pete Wadel, are Glenn Jackson III and John Middlebrook.  Jackson is currently the 79th…

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Trooper Butterfield memorial service tonight.

September 9, 2020

Trooper Butterfield memorial service tonight. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield was murdered on Custer Road north of Townline Road by a 19-year-old Irons male during a routine traffic stop. Butterfield, 42, lived in Grant Township and was assigned to the MSP Hart post. The annual memorial service honoring Butterfield will be…

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Ludington Ave., Lakeshore Dr. construction to begin next week.

September 9, 2020

Ludington Ave., Lakeshore Dr. construction to begin next week. LUDINGTON — Construction work on portions of Ludington Avenue and Lakeshore Drive will begin on Monday, Sept. 14 and is expected to continue through June 18, 2021. The $1.1 million Michigan Department of Transportation project includes cold milling and resurfacing with sidewalk ramp upgrades on US 10 (Ludington Avenue) from Rowe…

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Obituary: Anna Conner, 37, of Louisville, Ky.

September 9, 2020

Obituary: Anna Conner, 37, of Louisville, Ky. Anna Marie Conner, 37, of Louisville, Ky. formerly of Vicksburg, Mich., passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her home. She was born April 17, 1983 in Kalamazoo to Charles Crouch and Deborah (Pound) Dornbos. Anna graduated from Vicksburg High School in 2001. She went on to attend Calvin College and the University…

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Rain expected tonight, clearing Thursday.

September 9, 2020

Rain expected tonight, clearing Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Rain expected early tonight with showers overnight. Low temperature of 50 degrees. Winds north-northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain, 90%, about 1/4 of an inch. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 Cloudy…

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