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Obituary: Charles Wallace, 84, Ludington.

August 25, 2015
Obituary: Charles Wallace, 84, Ludington.

Noted local businessman, Charles F. Wallace, aged 84 of Ludington, passed away on Monday afternoon, August 24, 2015 from complications of a recent illness.   Born on March 30, 1931 in Muskegon to Glenn G. and Jessie (Hustad) Wallace, Charles, better known as Chuck or Charlie, graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1949 and joined the United States…

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Obituary: Elinor Braska, 85, Baldwin.

August 25, 2015

Elinor Louise Braska, aged 85 of Baldwin passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at her home.  Elinor was born on December 11, 1929 in Elm Hall, Michigan, the daughter of Cliffe H. and Frances (Althouse) Sabin. Elinor will be greatly missed by her children Carol (Oscar) Case of Lansing, Dianna (David) Fye of Baldwin, and Randy (Toni) Lewis of…

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Understanding Social Security

August 24, 2015
Understanding Social Security

Investment Matters. Sponsored by Mike Heckman, Ameriprise Financial Services, 121 E Ludington Ave Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4308; www.ameripriseadvisors.com. Over 60 million people today receive some form of Social Security benefits, including approximately 39 million individuals age 65 or older. (Source: Fast Facts & Figures about Social Security, 2012) But Social Security is more than just a retirement program. Its scope…

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Trail-based tourism topic of Sept. 2 meeting.

August 24, 2015

LUDINGTON — Trail enthusiasts, business leaders and citizens interested in the economic potential of trail-based tourism in Ludington are encouraged to participate in a public meeting on Wednesday, September 2 at 6 p.m. in city hall, 300 S. Harrison Street. Interested parties can also participate in formal “Trail Town” and accessibility assessments of key trail amenities around the community earlier in the…

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North breakwater closed.

August 24, 2015

LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed today, effective at 3:30 p.m., due to severe weather conditions. Police Chief Mark Barnett stated the closure was “triggered” by a citizen calling the Ludington Police Department to report people walking on the north breakwater in dangerous wave conditions.  These observations were supported by Ludington Beach Patrol observations.  Per city policy the city…

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