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Law enforcement responds to man with handgun

May 28, 2013

LUDINGTON — At 11:23 am the Ludington Police Department responded to a complaint of an unwanted subject at 807 E. Ludington Ave. The caller indicated that there were as many as eight other individuals inside the home, according to a press release from the LPD. Officers arrived at the location and made contact with the caller. During that contact a…

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Our birth story: Welcome Avoca Quincy Alway

May 28, 2013
Our birth story: Welcome Avoca Quincy Alway

Last night’s lead story on Mason County Press was supposed to be a brush fire in Pere Marquette Township. On my way home from covering that fire I received a phone call from my wife, Becky. “My water just broke!” That was 8:30 p.m. From there, the contractions started right away. I am happy to report that at 3:28 a.m.…

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Obit: Ella Mae Taylor, 84, Scottville

May 28, 2013

Ella Mae Taylor, aged 84 of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center in Ludington. Ella Mae was born on February 6, 1929 in Hart to Frank and Hattie (Wright) Mast, and attended Hart High School. On September 29, 1952, she married Lyle A. Taylor in Hart, and they celebrated 50 years together before Lyle…

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Honoring those who gave their lives

May 27, 2013
Honoring those who gave their lives

LUDINGTON — Several hundred people attended the Ludington Memorial Day service at Stearns Park Monday morning. Here are some photographs from the event.

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Engagement story: Larsen and Paul

May 27, 2013
Engagement story: Larsen and Paul

Michelle Larsen and Jared Paul, both of Norway, Mich., plan to be married July 13, 2013 at Millington United Methodist Church in Millington, Mich. Michelle is the daughter of Sandi (James) Williams of Scottville and the granddaughter of the late James “Jimmy” White and Barbara White of Scottville. The groom is the son of Tami (Jim Brueggemann) Paul of Republic,…

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