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Obituary: Donna Ledger, 78, Ludington.

September 1, 2019

Obituary: Donna Ledger, 78, Ludington. Donna Jean Ledger, 78, of Ludington passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was born March 8, 1941 in Big Rapids to Harold and Hazel (Emery) Rose. Donna attended Big Rapids High School. She married the late Fredric “Fritz” Ledger on November 21, 1958. After taking time to raise and take care of her family,…

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West Shore Banks lends PM Memorial Association funds to complete repairs.

August 30, 2019

West Shore Banks lends PM Memorial Association funds to complete repairs. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Memorial Association, with the help of West Shore Bank, is moving forward with completing its first phase campaign of raising $224,000 to complete the renovations of the historic cross. On Friday, the association announced that West Shore Bank…

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Smith & Eddy Insurance sponsors MCC gym floor project.

August 30, 2019

Smith & Eddy Insurance sponsors MCC gym floor project. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — As Mason County Central High School students return to school on Tuesday, Sept. 3, they will find a freshly restored gymnasium floor. This is the first time the floor has been re-sanded and re-painted since it was built in 2007, said Athletic Director Tim Genson.…

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The Scoop: Talking to Scottville mayor, city manager.

August 30, 2019

The Scoop: Talking to Scottville mayor, city manager. SCOTTVILLE — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Scottville Mayor Bruce Krieger and City Manager Courtney Magaluk about some of the things happening in the City of Scottville. The Scoop is presented by Safe Harbor Credit and Urka Auto Center. This story is copyrighted © 2019, all rights reserved…

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History: The Stearns tractor, made in Ludington.

August 29, 2019

History: The Stearns tractor, made in Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyHistory There was a short time, in the early 20th century, when tractors were manufactured in Ludington. Eight tractors and two crawlers, actually. They were built by the Gile Tractor and Engine Company, later called the Stearns Motor Company. One of those tractors made its way to the Buckley…

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