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Recent death: David C. Hullinger, 76, of Ludington

October 20, 2024

David C. Hullinger, 76, of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 19, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5910 W. Bryant Rd., at 11 a.m. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church. Military honors will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of…

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Video: Mason County General Election Candidates’ Forum, Oct. 17, 2024

October 19, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County hosted a General Election candidates’ forum on Thursday, Oct. 17 at West Shore Community College. The forum included local municipal and board of education candidates along with candidates for both Michigan and U.S. houses of representatives. Candidates were asked questions by the local media chamber members, including Mason County Press, Ludington…

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Sign up for MCP/OCP’s Daily Briefings, enter to win Badger tickets

October 19, 2024

Customers who sign up for the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing will be entered into a drawing to receive free round-trip passage for two on the SS Badger in the 2025 sailing season. For $10 a month, the Daily Briefing is sent each weekday to your email inbox. It includes a recap of all the day’s stories from both Mason County Press…

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Obituary: Duane Michael Smith, 89, of Ludington

October 18, 2024

Duane Michael Smith, 89, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born on December 11, 1934 in Ludington, the son of the late George and Beatrice Smith.  Duane graduated from Ludington High School in 1952.  On June 12, 1954, he married the love of his life, Suzanne M. Smith of Ludington, and together they shared 68 years…

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Obituary: Arlene Hackert, 91, of Scottville

October 18, 2024

Arlene Hackert, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 91 after a long battle with cancer. Arlene was born on March 10, 1933, in Chicago to Arthur and Julia Schmuldt. She moved to Ludington in 1949 and graduated from Ludington High School. She was preceded in death by her brother Eugene…

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