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Around the County: Police Unity Team bicycle tour.

August 10, 2020

Around the County: Police Unity Team bicycle tour. Around the County is a new video series that will focus on human interest events in our communities.  FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Police Unity Team rode its bicycles through Mason County today, stopping at the memorial of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield on North Custer Road. The team of…

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Fire destroys boat at Tamarac

August 10, 2020

Fire destroys boat at Tamarac HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A fire destroyed a 22-foot recreation boat Friday, Aug. 7 at Tamarac Village. Hamlin Township Fire Department was called to the scene at 6:28 p.m. for a report of a fully engulfed boat fire. The fire department was assisted by Mason County Sheriff’s Office marine patrol deputies. Deputy Mark Willis used a…

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Severe thunderstorms possible tonight.

August 10, 2020

Severe thunderstorms possible tonight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly to mostly cloudy skies tonight with scattered thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe, 60% chance of rain. Low temperature of 60 degrees. Winds west at 5 mph. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 Mostly…

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Obituary: Marcella (Phyllis) Knysz, 97, of Irons

August 10, 2020

Obituary: Marcella (Phyllis) Knysz, 97, of Irons Marcella (Phyllis) Knysz, 97, of Irons passed away on August 5, 2020 at Medilodge of Ludington.  Phyllis was born January 10, 1923 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Magdeline  (Alisauskis) Gronskis and was very proud of her Lithuanian heritage. After graduating from an all- girl’s school, Phyllis joined the United States Navy…

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LASD kindergarten paperwork drop-off Monday.

August 9, 2020

LASD kindergarten paperwork drop-off Monday. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will hold a kindergarten paperwork drop-off Monday, Aug. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at the Central Business Office, 809 E. Tinkham Ave. (west doors). Parents of upcoming kindergarteners should bring the child’s birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization record, and vision/hearing screening (if…

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