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A word about sending us information

November 5, 2024

Dear Readers, As a news service, we are more than happy to promote local community organizations and their events. In order for us to publish information about your organization and its events, I am asking that you send an email with the appropriate information: Who, what, where, when, and why. This email should be sent as plain text in the…

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Community Foundation offering wish lists for local nonprofits

November 5, 2024

LUDINGTON — As part of philanthropy leadership, the Community Foundation for Mason County recently published its Community Wish Lists. This unique initiative invites local nonprofits to share their immediate funding needs with the community, providing a direct and impactful way for individuals and organizations to make a difference. This year, 88 wishes have been submitted, totaling over $179,000 in funding…

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Library encouraging teens to create Christmas cards for military members

November 5, 2024

The Mason County District Library is encouraging teens to create Christmas cards for active members of the military. Craft supplies in the teen sections of the libraries will be available until Wednesday, Nov. 27. The cards will be sent to troops after Thanksgiving. Participation is not limited to teens. The library locations are 204 E. State St. in Scottville and…

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Obituary: Jack Lee Wygant, 75, of Ludington

November 5, 2024

Jack Lee Wygant, 75, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 18, 1949, in Haslett, the son of Donald and Virginia “June” (Hook) Wygant. Jack moved to Ludington in 1989 where he operated his own charter boat “Jimmy Jack” and was known to many as Captain Jack.  In his…

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Obituary: Frances Ann (Masten) Shinsky, 85, of Ludington

November 5, 2024

Frances Ann (Masten) Shinsky, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday October 31, 2024. Fran was born on May 8, 1939, the daughter of the late John and Ann Marie (Gendrolius) Masten. She was a 1957 graduate of St. Simon High School. On June 28, 1958, she married her forever love, Russell Shinsky, Jr. They shared over 60 years together…

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