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MC History Spotlight: The origins of Ludington carferries nearly killed the town’s namesake.

April 19, 2019

MC History Spotlight: The origins of Ludington carferries nearly killed the town’s namesake. MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: In observance of the seasonal opening of the Port of Ludington Maritime…

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Obituary: Richard Stratton, St., 82, Ludington.

April 19, 2019

Obituary: Richard Stratton, St., 82, Ludington. Richard Stratton, Sr., 82, of Ludington passed away gently into the arms of Jesus his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2019. Richard was born May 24, 1936 in Chicago to Gardner and Ramona (Seal) Stratton Jr. Richard was an Eagle Scout. He served 30 years as a volunteer fireman and he was on…

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Recent births, reported April 19, 2019.

April 19, 2019

Recent births, reported April 19, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Kayden Allan Raspotnik,the son of Alejandra and Ryan Raspotnik of Ludington, was born April 19, 2019. Crew William Paniucki, the son of Collette and Thomas Paniucki Jr., was born April 18, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this…

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Community Cats TNR reaches 900th cat milestone.

April 19, 2019

Community Cats TNR reaches 900th cat milestone.  LUDINGTON — Community Cats TNR, a local, non-profit group of volunteers, in partnership with Country Veterinary Clinic, and Animal Hospital of Ludington, has trap-neuter-returned (TNR) the 900th community cat.    The cat, a young black and white male, was neutered by Dr. Stephen Paxton, of the Animal Hospital of Ludington on April 11,…

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Plummer to perform World War II one-man play at Ramsdell.

April 18, 2019

Plummer to perform World War II one-man play at Ramsdell. MANISTEE — The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts presents “Live from the Front: Byline Ernie Pyle” as part of the Tightlines for Troops celebration on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Ramsdell Theatre. All area veterans are offered free admission, and their families are extended…

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