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Obituary: Anna Marie Smith, 74, Ludington.

August 14, 2020

Obituary: Anna Marie Smith, 74, Ludington. Anna Marie Smith, 74, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born October 29, 1945 in Fremont to Jack and Gladys (Hansen) Lauber. Anna graduated from Pentwater High School in 1963. In 1966 she married the late Marion “Bud” Griffis. Together they raised four children. Anna worked for Howmet for nearly…

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Ludington man arrested following assault with gun.

August 14, 2020

Ludington man arrested following assault with gun. LUDINGTON — A 58-year-old Ludington man was arrested Thursday, Aug. 13, by Ludington Police Department on assault and weapons charges.  According to Chief Timothy Kozal, LPD responded to the 500 block of East Danaher Street at 6:17 p.m. for a report of an assault with a gun. Officers later received a call of…

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Match Day raises over $450,000 for local nonprofit organizations.

August 14, 2020

Match Day raises over $450,000 for local nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation for Mason County’s Match Day, held on Aug. 5 in response to COVID-19’s impact on the community, raised over $450,000 for 16 nonprofits along the Lakeshore. Match Day was developed by the Community Foundation with support from the Pennies from Heaven Foundation, Metalworks, and local donors to provide operating support to partner…

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Recent births, posted Aug. 14, 2020

August 14, 2020

Recent births, posted Aug. 14, 2020 The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Eden Garcia, the son of Nancy Perez Castro of Hart, was born Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Soren Eric Collier, the son of Ashley Hornacek and William Collier of…

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Oriole News: LHS offering options for upcoming school year.

August 13, 2020

Oriole News: LHS offering options for upcoming school year. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in cooperation with Mason County Press.  LUDINGTON — Ludington High School’s administration and staff have been working diligently to prepare for the upcoming school year. Principal Dan Mesyar said he and his staff have been making contact…

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