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History: The schools of Amber Township

October 29, 2019

History: The schools of Amber Township By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: MC History Spotlight is a regular history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. Prologue: Public education in Mason County today looks much different than it did in the 19th century and first half of the 20th century. In the mid- to late-1800s,…

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Recent births, reported Oct. 29, 2019

October 29, 2019

Recent births, reported Oct. 29, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Marianna Elena Leona Castro, the daughter of Mara Castro Delgado and Sonny Delgado of Ludington, was born October 25, 2019. Paisleigh Aurora-Grace Stone, the daughter of Ryleigh and Joshua Stone II of Irons, was born October 26, 2019. Bryan Clyde Martinez, the son of Layla…

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Skies clearing this evening, cloudy Wednesday.

October 29, 2019

Skies clearing this evening, cloudy Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies are expected to clear up overnight. Low temperatures at 30 degrees. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 Cloudy during the day with occasional showers late at night. High 46; low 33 Precipitation: 20% day; 70% evening. Wind: ENE 5 mph day; NNE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 68% day; 87%…

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Obituary: Patricia Jean Taylor, 84, of Walhalla

October 29, 2019

Obituary: Patricia Jean Taylor, 84, of Walhalla Patricia Jean Taylor, 84, of Walhalla passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was born July 30, 1935 in South Bend, Ind. to Alfred and Bessie (Kidder) Cabana.  Patricia married the most handsome man in three counties, Marvin E. Taylor, on January 31, 1954. Together they raised five children. She was a devoted…

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Dump truck tangled in power lines causes US 10 closure.

October 28, 2019

Dump truck tangled in power lines causes US 10 closure. CUSTER — A dump truck that apparently backed into utility lines has caused US 10 to close between Reek and Stephens roads. Detour is Westbound traffic south on Stephens to First Street. Eastbound traffic is north to Schoenherr Road. Custer Fire Department and Mason County Sheriff’s Office are on scene.

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