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Obit: Clara Stakenas, 85, Free Soil

April 1, 2014
Obit: Clara Stakenas, 85, Free Soil

Clara Rose (Froncek) Stakenas, 85, of Free Soil, Michigan, died Sunday, March 30, 2014, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, surrounded by loving family. Born in Stronach, Michigan, on November 25, 1928, daughter of John and Lila (Kowalski) Froncek, she attended local schools.  On September 2, 1950, she married Edward Stakenas at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee and moved…

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Yuck! Snow today

April 1, 2014
Yuck! Snow today

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Tuesday, April 1, 2014: Did you really think it was going to last. After Monday’s high temperatures hovered near 60, today we are experiencing light snow with a forecasted high of 38 degrees F. The steady light snow will taper off and end by 3 p.m.…

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West Shore community health fair

April 1, 2014
West Shore community health fair

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College nursing students will hold the annual Community Health Promotion Fair on April 7, to offer information on current health issues to the public. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the campus, with displays in the Tech Center atrium, Arts & Sciences Center, and the Schoenherr Campus Center. “Health education is…

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Talent Connect Ludington event May 9

March 31, 2014

LUDINGTON — Talent Connect Ludington will hold its second event on Friday, May 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Mitten Bar and Barley and Rye in downtown Ludington. The purpose of the event to for those who have relocated to see what career options there are in Mason County. Representatives from local companies and industries will be on…

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Phillips murder prelim this week

March 31, 2014
Phillips murder prelim this week

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Sean Michael Phillips will appear in 79th District Court later this week for a preliminary examination in front of Judge Peter Wadel. Phillips has been charged with the murder of his 4-month-old daughter, Katherine Phillips. At a preliminary exam, also known as a probable cause hearing, the prosecution has to show that a crime…

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