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Big Sable Point Lighthouse gift shop open.

July 24, 2020

Big Sable Point Lighthouse gift shop open. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The gift shop at the Big Sable Point Lighthouse is now open for the season. It will be open on weekends only, Friday through Sunday, from now until the end of September.  New Big Sable Lighthouse merchandise has arrived and sales support the work of the Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers…

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Lange, Hartley running for county commission third district seat.

July 24, 2020

Lange, Hartley running for county commission third district seat. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief #Election2020 EDITOR’S NOTE: The Primary Election takes place on Aug. 4. During the election, nominations are made from both the Republican and Democrat parties to decide who each respective party’s candidate will be in the November General Election. These profiles will feature the candidates who are running…

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Obituary: Joy L. Kalchik, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Suttons Bay

July 24, 2020

Obituary: Joy L. Kalchik, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Suttons Bay Joy L. Kalchik, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Suttons Bay, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at home in the arms of her two daughters. Joy was born October 27, 1921 in Suttons Bay Township, the daughter of Albert and Anna Hawkins. She graduated from Suttons Bay High…

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Tractor ride will honor Duane Cooper

July 24, 2020

Tractor ride will honor Duane Cooper SCOTTVILLE — On Saturday, Aug. 1 the Western Michigan Old Engine Club will host the Duane Cooper Memorial Tractor Ride. The ride will begin at Riverside Park and will travel to Ludington, stopping at Waterfront Park for lunch and then returning to Scottville. It is open to anyone with an antique tractor, doodlebug, antique…

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Mental Health Matters: Help is just a phone call away

July 24, 2020

Mental Health Matters: Help is just a phone call away By Alan Neushwander The world is an ever-changing place that can lead to various emotional reactions including stress, anxiety, fear and depression. Whether it’s personal struggles or world events such as COVID-19, political battles, or the recent increase in violence, it’s easy to slip into a pattern where you may…

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