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Recent death: Diane Lynn Wickering, 75, of Ludington

November 27, 2024

Diane Lynn Wickering, 75, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at home.  She was born January 5, 1949, in Sparta, the daughter of Roger and Rose (McIntyre) Pennington. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com   Listing of 2024…

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Getting ready for Santa, downtown Ludington tree lighting is Saturday

November 26, 2024

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Brian Duggan of the Ludington Department of Public Works places ornaments on the downtown Ludington Christmas tree Tuesday morning. The tree, located in Legacy Plaze, will be officially lit following the Aglow on the Avenue Parade on Saturday, Nov. 30.  The festivities coincide with Small Business Saturday, which is meant to encourage the…

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Inmate who escaped deputies faces multiple charges

November 26, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 26-year-old inmate who attempted to escape a Mason County sheriff’s deputy Nov. 20 has been arraigned on charges of escape awaiting trial for felony. The charge is one of several Jesse Allen Totten, 26, of Ludington faces. Last Wednesday, Totten was being transported from the Mason County Jail to the Mason County Courthouse…

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Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington holding Toys for Tots drop-off event

November 26, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, 3060 W. US 10-31, will host a Toys for Tots toy drop on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. Participants are asked to drop off unwrapped new toys. The event will include treats and refreshments. The first 10 children to bring items will also receive a certificate for a…

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Conservation District looking for board members

November 26, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking individuals who will serve on its board of directors. The Mason-Lake Conservation District is a local entity of government that strives to be the natural resource management hub for Mason and Lake counties. The district promotes farming best management practices and supports landowners on conservation activities that relate to groundwater and surface…

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