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Obituary: Richard Lee Knudsen, 78, of Ludington 

January 6, 2020

Obituary: Richard Lee Knudsen, 78, of Ludington  Richard Lee Knudsen, 78, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was born January 3, 1941 in Ludington to Eigil and Doris (Nelson) Knudsen. Richard graduated from Mason County Central High School. Richard was a master carpenter working for West Shore Builders and Major Produce until his retirement.…

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Obituary: Robert Chandler Olmstead, 94, of Ludington

January 6, 2020

Obituary: Robert Chandler Olmstead, 94, of Ludington Robert Chandler Olmstead, 94, of Ludington passed away on Friday Dec. 20, 2019. Robert was born Oct. 1, 1925 to Clay Sr. and Ada (Smith) Olmstead. He graduated from Ludington High School in June 1944, and immediately enlisted in the US Army to serve in World War II. He was sent to Germany,…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 6, 2020

January 6, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 6, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Richard “Dick” Wendell Morphy, 82, of Ludington, died on Friday, January 3, 2020. Marilyn Kay (Baker) Simms, 79, of Ludington and Fort Myers, Florida, died on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Robert Vest, 95, of Ludington died on Monday, January 6, 2020. Arrangements have been entrusted…

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Home Tips: What you need to know about vacation home sharing.

January 6, 2020

Home Tips: What you need to know about vacation home sharing. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Do you dream of owning a beach house or ski chalet? Perhaps you love Disney World but hate staying in a crowded hotel? Wouldn’t you rather relax in your own vacation home?  A vacation home offers luxury, privacy and convenience. But…

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State of Community breakfast scheduled.

January 6, 2020

State of Community breakfast scheduled. LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its second annual State of the Community breakfast, Tuesday, January 28 at The Lake House Venue, 704 Maritime Drive. Chuck Marohn, president and founder of the group Strong Towns, will be the keynote speaker. Important updates from Mason County organizations will also be…

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