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Obituary: Nancy Braley, 83, of Ludington

December 3, 2024

Nancy Lee Braley, 83, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born on April 20, 1941, she was the cherished daughter of Raymond Charles Hodge and Mary Louise Brunges Hodge . Nancy graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1959 and embarked on a career in…

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Obituary: Doris Newland, 84, of Scottville, formerly of Manistee

December 3, 2024

Doris Mae Fraley Newland, 84, of Scottville, formerly of Manistee, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Doris was born on March 26, 1940, the daughter of Grover Fike and Margaret Henry Fike. She graduated from Hazel Park High School in 1958. On June 16, 1958 she married Norman Edward Fraley. Doris worked as a production worker at Four Star.  …

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Obituary: Allen Perrigan, 81, of Fountain

December 3, 2024

Allen Perrigan, 81 of Fountain, was called home to be reunited with his wife, Tuesday November 19 after his brief battle with lung cancer. He was a beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He was surrounded by his loving family and had his sons Johnnie, Greg and Tim Perrigan, granddaughters Jessica Croton and Jamie Stinnett and…

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Williams leaving West Michigan CMH for Florida position

December 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — Lisa Williams, chief executive officer of West Michigan Community Mental Health, has accepted a position as a CEO for another behavioral healthcare organization in Florida. She will be resigning from the local position effective Jan. 31, 2025. Williams has been with WMCMH for 25 years and has served as its CEO for the past 11 years. “WMCMH has…

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Tickets on sale for Pure Ludington Brrrewfest

December 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — Tickets are now on sale for the 10th Pure Ludington Brrrewfest which will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Legacy Plaza in downtown Ludington. The winter craft beer festival will feature 20 Michigan breweries showcasing an array of beer, wine, mead, and cider to sample, complemented by music, food, and merchandise. Tickets are $40 and include seven…

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