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Jaycees holding Light up the Night lighting competition

November 20, 2024

The Ludington Area Jaycees is holding its second annual Light up the Night Christmas lighting competition. Mason County residents are welcome to register their homes or businesses through Nov. 29. There are two categories, Jaycees Choice and People’s Choice. Participants can win a first place prize of $500 and second place of $300 in the Jaycees Choice and $250 for…

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Obituary: Marlene McDonald Donley, 91, of Ludington

November 20, 2024

Marlene McDonald Donley passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving children. She was born on October 28, 1933, in Pontiac to Guy and Audrey McDonald, then moved to Reed City with her family. Marlene graduated from Reed City High School in 1951. After, she joined the Marine Corps for two years before being honorably discharged. Marlene married…

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Obituary: Gerald Miller, 91, of Ludington

November 20, 2024

Gerald Eugene Miller, 91, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. Jerry was born on August 24, 1933, the son of the late Walter and Anne (Gallivan) Miller. In 1952, he graduated from St. Francis High School. On May 9, 1953, he married his forever love, Geraldine Marie (Popp) Miller. Days later, on May 14, 1953, he was…

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MSU Extension hires new water use efficiency educator

November 19, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Brendan Kelley was recently hired as an agriculture water use efficiency educator for Michigan State University Extension. Kelley recently graduated from Michigan State with a master’s degree in bio systems  and agricultural engineering, focusing on optimizing irrigation practices to enhance water use efficiency in corn and soybeans. His research experience spans soil moisture  monitoring,  nutrient  leaching,  and…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash with injuries, US 10-31 and Stiles Rd.

November 19, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP, 12:31 p.m. — Report of a vehicle crash with injuries, US 10-31 and Stiles Road. Two people were transported by Life EMS to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Michigan State Police, Hart post.  

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