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Obituary: Richard Bettison, 85, Ludington.

March 1, 2020

Obituary: Richard Bettison, 85, Ludington. Richard Ray Bettison, 85, of Ludington went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 28, 2020. Richard was born on June 29, 1934 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Raymond and Aloa (Moore) Bettison and was a graduate of Michigan State University. He lived in Archbold, Ohio for 25 years with previous wife Beverly…

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Outdoor Report: He couldn’t color and I couldn’t tie my shoes

February 29, 2020

Outdoor Report: He couldn’t color and I couldn’t tie my shoes By Mark Platt, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. The outdoors brings people…

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The Scoop: Hoops for Hope.

February 28, 2020

The Scoop: Hoops for Hope. LUDINGTON- On Friday, Feb. 28, the  Ludington High School varsity boys and girls basketball teams will be hosting a “Hoops for Hope” benefit when they take on the Orchard View Cardinals at the Hawley Gymnasium. All donations will be used to assist families locally who are fighting cancer. The teams have been raising funds and…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 28, 2020

February 28, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 28, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Richard Bettison, 85, of Ludington died on Friday, February 28.  Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Beth I. Riffle, 76, of Scottville died on Friday, February 28.  Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Beads & Blooms Florist,…

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Obituary: Dr. Gerry Mayer, 85, Ludington.

February 28, 2020

Obituary: Dr. Gerry Mayer, 85, Ludington. Dr. Gerry L. Mayer, age 85, died on February 25, 2020 from a progressive heart disease.   Gerry was born in 1935 in Alma.  He attended Alma College for two years where he played on their MIAA championship gold team.  After that, he transferred to Michigan State University and received a 4-year degree in Biology,…

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