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Recent deaths, posted Aug. 25, 2020

August 25, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Aug. 25, 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: Charles J. Hagerman Jr., 72, of Ludington died on Monday, August 24, 2020. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Arrangements by Oak Grove…

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Obituary: Wayne Bailey, 87, of Ludington.

August 25, 2020

Obituary: Wayne Bailey, 87, of Ludington. Wayne L. Bailey, 87, of Ludington passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was born January 27, 1932 in Hart to Nicholas and Anna (Wasquam) Bailey. He was the first known Native American to graduate from Ludington High School.  After high school Wayne joined the Army and was stationed with the infantry in Korea.…

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MCE preparing for new school year; children’s health clinic to open at school. 

August 24, 2020

MCE preparing for new school year; children’s health clinic to open at school.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — As Mason County Eastern School officials prepare for a new school year, there will be some adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like other area schools, MCE has adopted new procedures following CDC guidelines, such as replacing drinking fountains with bottle-filling…

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Local COVID-19 stats, Aug. 24, 2020.

August 24, 2020

Local COVID-19 stats, Aug. 24, 2020. Since Gov. Whitmer declared a state of emergency in early March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, District Health Dept. #10 has reported the following cases in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Lake counties, as of today, Aug. 24, 2020 (population information from U.S. Census Bureau): (Note: Recovered is defined as the number of persons with…

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Thunderstorms likely after midnight.

August 24, 2020

Thunderstorms likely after midnight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly clear this evening. Scattered thunderstorms developing after midnight. Chance of rain, 50%. Winds north at 5 mph. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm possible. High 83; low 62…

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