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Obit: Shirley Jean Utz, 77, Ludington

June 19, 2013

Shirley Jean Utz age 77 of Ludington, MI passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. She was born April 12, 1936 in Custer, MI. daughter of Arthur and Lillian (Edwards) Brickley.  Shirley attended Ludington High School with the class of 1954 and married Carl J Utz on February 27, 1954 at St Mary’s Church in…

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Motorists found at casino

June 18, 2013

MANISTEE — The three motorists reported missing Monday were found Monday night at the Little River Casino in Manistee. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office had been attempting to locate Shirley Brunson, 78, and her husband William Brunson, 92, along with their 43-year-son, William. The three had left Detroit at 7:50 a.m. Sunday en-route to their daughter’s house in Free Soil…

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Temperatures hovering around 70 today

June 18, 2013
Temperatures hovering around 70 today

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11:30 a.m. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 52 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 48 F Summit Park: 52 F Pentwater: 50 F   Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington and Scottville: Sunny and 70 degrees F, increasing to…

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Downtown Scottville parking will remain the same

June 18, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commissioner Bonnie Pfefferle raised concerns about the downtown angle of parking during Monday’s city commission meeting. City Manager Amy Williams said some citizens have been complaining to Pfefferle because of the slight change of the angle of parking that was made when the street was redesigned last year. Like what was discussed last year, Williams said…

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Scottville considers contracting lawn mowing

June 18, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — A high volume of lawn mowing violations and a high work volume for the Scottville Department of Public Works opened up discussion by the city commission Monday afternoon about whether the city should contract its lawn mowing of code violators. City Manager Amy Williams said Mayor Dick Macki asked the question, noting that it appeared the DPW wasn’t…

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