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The Scoop: Kickstart to Career

October 31, 2019

The Scoop: Kickstart to Career Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Julie VanDyke of the Community Foundation for Mason County about the new Kickstart for Career program, which is a community effort to help students save money for college. The program begins with this year’s kindergarten classes. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 31, 2019

October 31, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 31, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Terence J. Smith, 59, formerly of Scottville, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Alberta Louise Milligan, 88, of Ludington, died on Monday, October 28, 2019. Melvin Wayne Morell, 84, of Ludington, died…

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Snow expected to end this evening; sun possible Friday.

October 31, 2019

Snow expected to end this evening; sun possible Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory continues until 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Total snow accumulations may be between 3 to 5 inches with lesser accumulations on roadways. Snow could stick to trees, causing branches to fall. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph are possible. Areas effected…

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Music series to benefit July 4 Freedom Festival.

October 31, 2019

Music series to benefit July 4 Freedom Festival. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees has set dates for the annual Light Up the Night Music Series- a fundraiser for the Freedom Festival Fireworks Fund. There will be live music at a different location each Wednesday night for six weeks with local musicians donating their time and the sponsoring establishments giving…

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West Shore Bank donates over $14,000 to local band programs.

October 30, 2019

West Shore Bank donates over $14,000 to local band programs. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has recently donated $14,500 to local school music programs. The proceeds were raised through food vendor fees and merchandise sales during the 2019 Rhythm & Dunes free concert series. The funds were donated to Mason County Central, Mason County Eastern, and Ludington Area Schools.  “We…

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