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Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional

October 10, 2024

Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional.  High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…

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Photo Feature: “Heavenly Glory” by Todd Reed

October 9, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Professional photographer Todd Reed created the image “Heavenly Glory” Monday evening, Oct. 7. “Victory Trinity Lutheran Church has long been one of my photographic muses,” Reed said. “My favorite country church came to mind while I was photographing the aurora borealis over Mount Epworth at Lincoln Lake. Rather than head home after finishing that image, I drove…

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Obituary: Mary Josephine “Mary Jo” Holmes, 89, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville

October 9, 2024

A “Fourth of July Firecracker,” Mary Jo was born at home in 1935, the daughter of John “Jack” and Ardath. A lifelong resident of Scottville, Mary Jo was one of the very first Scottville Scotties under band director Gilbert Stansell (founder of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp). She spent many of her teenage years dancing and skating at Johnny’s in…

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Obituary: Wayne Fox, Sr., 88, of Ludington

October 9, 2024

Wayne Eugene Fox, Sr., 88, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Wayne was born on May 19, 1936 in Ludington, the son of Homer and Maurine (Rasmussen) Fox. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1954. Wayne married Virginia Surplice on May 9, 1959; they shared 65 years together. Wayne…

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Recent death: Gary Owen Hardenburgh Jr., 51, of Ludington

October 9, 2024

Gary Owen Hardenburgh Jr., 51, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.…

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