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The heart of a warrior, the soul of a saint.

September 18, 2016
The heart of a warrior, the soul of a saint.

#ShakenNotStirred. Shaken, Not Stirred. A blog by Jim Bond. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com.   He died August 20, just four weeks ago. He was killed by the United States government and the corporations it defends; Monsanto, Dow, and seven other chemical companies. We met over a half century ago. We weren’t friends then because we weren’t in…

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Recent deaths, reported Sept. 17, 2016.

September 17, 2016

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP from area funeral homes. Robert Wayne Nelson, Jr., 54, of Ludington passed away on Tuesday September 13, 2016 at home.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Richard A. Ferenz, 79, of Branch passed away on Wednesday September 7, 2016 at home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation…

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Alway’s farm operations recognized for environmental stewardship.

September 16, 2016
Alway’s farm operations recognized for environmental stewardship.

#MasonCountyAgriculture AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) recently recognized Alway’s Shady Lane Farm, Inc. and Alway’s Farm  of Amber Township as a verified farm in the cropping system for implementing appropriate pollution prevention practices. The program assists farmers to comply with state and federal environmental regulations and with…

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Art center director resigns.

September 16, 2016
Art center director resigns.

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Arts Council announced today that the executive director of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Corrin VanWyck, is resigning, effective Sept. 30. The council board has no immediate plans to replace VanWyck, according to board president Brad Reed. Instead the board will undertake a strategic planning process and to seek long term funding for…

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Obituary: LaVonne VanSickle, 98, Fountain.

September 16, 2016
Obituary: LaVonne VanSickle, 98, Fountain.

LaVonne Elizabeth VanSickle, 98 of Fountain passed away on Friday September 16, 2016 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born on May 6, 1918 in Fountain, daughter of the late Herman and Caroline (Marquand) Hansen.  She attended and graduated from Scottville High School.  LaVonne married Howard VanSickle in 1946.  He preceded her on October 8, 1968.  LaVonne…

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