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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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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

December 11, 2024

The following are closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools West Shore Educational School…

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Recent death: Warren O. Reynolds, 79, of Ludington

December 11, 2024

Warren O. Reynolds, 79, of Ludington died on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.  Graveside services will be held fin the spring at Maple Grove Cemetery in Free Soil Township. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of…

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Winter storm warning issued

December 10, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Mason, Oceana and Lake counties beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, until 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. Heavy snow is expected with accumulations between 8 to 14 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph Wednesday evening, causing blowing…

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Road conditions worsening

December 10, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a vehicle crash on US 31 freeway and are reporting that road conditions are worsening. Roads are becoming ice covered due to freezing rain.

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