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Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025

January 22, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Gateway to Success Academy Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Public Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central, including Victory Early Childhood Center All MCC games, practices and events have been…

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Obituary: Patricia Porter, 64, of Ludington

January 22, 2025

Patricia Ann Porter, 64, of Ludington, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025, while surrounded by family, after a long battle of diabetes. Patti was born on August 28, 1960, the daughter of Robert and Florence Terryn. She attended school in Whitehall, class of 1978. Patti married Steve Porter in September of 1980 until September of 2019; they had…

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Obituary: Bruce Stafford, 44, of Ludington

January 22, 2025

Bruce Howard Stafford, 44, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2025. Born on March 3, 1980, in Ludington, he was a lifelong resident and a proud graduate of Oceana High School. Bruce was known for his skillful craftsmanship in making fishing lures, a trade that mirrored his passion for fishing. His love for the outdoors extended to hunting…

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Recent births, published Jan. 22, 2025

January 22, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Kataleya Soledad Flores-Centeno, the daughter Jennifer Valdez-Centeno and Luis Flores Rodriguez of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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Employment: City Clerk, Scottville

January 22, 2025

Employment: City Clerk, Scottville The City of Scottville announces the open position of City Clerk and that the City is accepting applications for this position. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the City Manager: Serves as the Custodian for all official City records and documents. Issues licenses and permits. Registers voters and conducts and supervises elections. Acts as…

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