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Downtown Ludington Ladies’ Night postponed due to weather

December 11, 2024

LUDINGTON — Continuing snow squalls and frigid temperatures have resulted in the decision to postpone the Downtown Ludington Ladies’ Shopping Night. The event was scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12 and will instead combine it with Men’s Night planned for Wednesday, December 18. The combined shopping event will offer extended hours, 4 to 8 p.m., special holiday deals, promotions, and personalized…

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Photo Feature: Shop with a Cop/Hero 2024

December 11, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The annual Shop with a Cop/Hero events are underway this week. Children who may not be able to afford Christmas presents are matched with a police officer, firefighter, EMT, or military person to…

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Volunteers sought for New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

December 11, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Downtown Development Authority is seeking local volunteers for the 15th annual Pure Ludington New Year’s Eve Ball Drop on Dec. 31. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Ludington Avenue, revelers can listen to music. The event will also include a beer tent with commemorative light-up glasses, fireworks and west Michigan’s largest New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. The…

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Storm causing closings, power outages

December 11, 2024

A winter storm, which began Tuesday evening, has so far dumped over 7 inches of wet, heavy snow on the west side of Mason County causing multiple power outages. Fire departments have been responding to utility wires down since early this morning. The storm has caused all Mason County schools and other facilities to close for the day and many…

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Obituary: Wayne Wheaton, 76, of Branch

December 11, 2024

Wayne Bradford Wheaton, 76, of Branch, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his home.  Wayne was born on December 12, 1947 in Ludington, the son of Gerald C. and Evelyn M. (Yovich) Wheaton. He grew up in the Mason County area before the family moved to Pontiac and Wayne graduated from Pontiac Northern High School.  Following his graduation he began…

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