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Fire severely damages historic Gaylord Avenue house

September 5, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three fire departments responded to a house fire at 205 N. Gaylord Ave. Wednesday evening. Ludington Fire Department was initially called to the residence at 10:01 p.m. Initial dispatch information indicated that it was unknown if anyone was at the house. Firefighters later confirmed that the house was unoccupied at the time of the…

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Recent death: Fern Stewart, 92, of Scottville

September 5, 2024

Fern Stewart, 92, of Scottville died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.…

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Obituary: Ruth ‘Ruthie’ (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington

September 4, 2024

Ruth “Ruthie” Virginia (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. Ruth was born on September 19, 1927, the daughter of the late George L. and Gladys E. (Lasley) Towns. She graduated from Ludington High School. On August 16, 1947, she married her forever love, Carl James Peterson, at First United Methodist Church in Ludington.  Together…

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Graveside services: Patricia Martz, 72, of Ludington

September 4, 2024

  Patricia Dian Martz, 72, of Ludington, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at home.  She was born May 8, 1952, in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles and Josephine (Marek) Martz. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2024, at Center Riverton Cemetery, in Riverton Township, with Father Mick Shriver officiating. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service,…

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Public Notice: A Chance to Get Involved

September 4, 2024

Public Notice: A Chance to Get Involved   Letters of interest must be at the office of Fabian L. Knizacky, Mason County Administrator, 5300 W. US 10, Ludington, MI  49431 before 4 p.m. September 30, 2024. Fabian L. Knizacky Mason County Administrator This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 11, 2024.

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