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Obituary: Nettie Mae Claypool, 83, of Ludington

May 21, 2020

Obituary: Nettie Mae Claypool, 83, of Ludington Nettie Mae Claypool, 83, of Ludington passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. She was born May 23, 1936 in Scottville to Melvin and Annette (Ames) Claypool. She graduated from Scottville High School in 1954. Nettie was a private person who enjoyed spending time with her nieces, nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews.…

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Recent births, posted May 21, 2020. 

May 21, 2020

Recent births, posted May 21, 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). Bella Rose Bigalke, the daughter of Kaitlin Spears and Eric Begalke of Ludington, was born Monday, May 18, 2020. Maya Jade Beach, the daughter of Aryn…

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The Scoop: The Cemetery Club and Memorial Day.

May 20, 2020

The Scoop: The Cemetery Club and Memorial Day. LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Gary Ferguson about The Cemetery Club, veterans services, and Memorial Day. The Cemetery Club is a group of patriots who decorate Lakeview Cemetery and Pere Marquette Catholic Cemetery. They are among dozens of people around Mason County who volunteer their time to place…

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Letter to the Editor: Letter from community leaders.

May 20, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Letter from community leaders. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy.…

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Mental Health Matters: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 20, 2020

Mental Health Matters: May is Mental Health Awareness Month A presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health By Alan Neushwander Every year in May, communities across the country rally together to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to highlight what individuals can do to prioritize their mental health, build resiliency in the face of trauma and obstacles, support…

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