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Recent death: Ramon Castillo Sr., 90, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville

November 4, 2024

Ramon Castillo Sr., 90, of Ludington, former longtime resident of Scottville, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024. 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 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along…

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Recent births, published Nov. 4, 2024

November 4, 2024

Lincoln Jace Johnson, the son of Alexus Rasmussen and Shawn Johnson of Free Soil, was born on Friday, November 1, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.…

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The Little Manistee River in broad strokes

November 3, 2024

By Joan Young, MCP Contributor It is supposedly possible to paddle 51 miles of the Little Manistee River. However, it is difficult to get reliable information about most of that distance. This article is an attempt to help fill that gap. The river originates in Lake County, southeast of the village of Luther. The farthest-upstream access is at Old Grade…

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Lakeshore Food Club, Safe Harbor Credit Union to hold Turkey Drop

November 1, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – Lakeshore Food Club will hold its inaugural Turkey Drop on Thursday, November 14 at Safe Harbor Credit Union. During the event, participants may donate a frozen turkey at Safe Harbor Credit Union, 5511 W. US 10 between 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or they may make a monetary donation. A $20 contribution will help purchase one…

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Aglow on the Avenue parade entries being accepted

November 1, 2024

LUDINGTON — The annual Aglow on the Avenue Parade and Tree Lighting will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30 in downtown Ludington. The festivities coincide with Small Business Saturday, which is meant to encourage the community to “shop small” and support local businesses. Downtown merchants will welcome holiday shoppers from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with open houses featuring special…

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