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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 17, 2018.

September 17, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 17, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Sally (Jenks) LaFrance, 82, of Grand Rapids died on Saturday, September 15. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. William E. Courtland, 99, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, died on September 16, 2018.  An obituary will run tomorrow.  Arrangements were…

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Temperatures in the 80s expected today; 70s, thunderstorms Tuesday, Wednesday.

September 17, 2018

Temperatures in the 80s expected today; 70s, thunderstorms Tuesday, Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 Party cloudy High 83; low 56. Precipitation: 10% Wind: SW 7mph Humidity: 76% Sunrise: 7:26 a.m.; Sunset: 7:51 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 Morning thunderstorms High 75; low 53 Precipitation: 40% Wind: N 7 mph Humidity: 79% Sunrise: 7:28 a.m.; Sunset:…

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Suicide awareness event scheduled for Oct. 4. 

September 14, 2018

Suicide awareness event scheduled for Oct. 4.  LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) are hosting a free community event to learn about suicide facts, myths, risk factors and available resources. Lisa Williams, executive director of WMCMH, will be the keynote speaker with a presentation titled, “Destigmatizing Suicide: An Honest Conversation About Suicide.” Additional…

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Bow Hunters’ Ball in Fountain, Oct. 6

September 14, 2018

Bow Hunters’ Ball in Fountain, Oct. 6 FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Area Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its annual Bow Hunters’ Ball on Saturday, Oct. 6 beginning at 7 p.m. at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. The event will include a chili cook off, Chinese auctions, and a raffle (first prize, Mercenary 370 cross bow; second prize, two-seat…

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Obituary: Thomas Bruining, 75, Ludington.

September 14, 2018

Obituary: Thomas Bruining, 75, Ludington. Thomas Paul Bruining, 75, of Ludington, and formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born October 29, 1942 in Grand Rapids to Paul and Winifred (VanSolkema) Bruining. Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy out of high school, and proudly served his country during…

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