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Recent death: Floyd ‘Sam’ Chard, 67, of Ludington

July 29, 2024

Floyd “Sam” Thomas Chard, 67, of Ludington, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, at home.  He was born April 9, 1957, in Highland Park, the son of George and Jeannette (Hunt) Chard. Cremation has taken place at Mason-Oceana Area Crematory and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com _______…

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Employment: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail, Inc.

July 29, 2024

Employment: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail, Inc. Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail, Inc. is looking for a dependable worker. We are in need of an individual who will pay attention to detail cleaning incoming and outgoing vehicles. Experience is a plus but not necessary. We will provide any training as necessary. We offer a competitive wage based on experience and…

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VIDEO: LFD holds live burn training

July 28, 2024

Video and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Dept. held a live burn training session Saturday at a house located at 910 W. Lowell Street. The house, on the lakeshore, was once the home of Dr. John and Ruth Carney. The house had been gifted to the Community Foundation for Mason County and was recently sold to…

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Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Band Concert planned for Aug. 5

July 28, 2024

LUDINGTON — The West Shore Civic Band will host the Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Band Concert on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Waterfront Park in Ludington.  There is no cost, but free-will donations will be accepted. Family, friends, and past students of Howard Hornung, who served as Ludington Area Schools band director and Tom Thomas, who served…

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Pushing the Fun Factor

July 28, 2024

By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Are you one of the people who doesn’t always find just going outside to be satisfaction enough? There’s no shame in that. Not everyone is wired the same. But there are a lot of ways to increase the gaming-type rewards or the silliness/fun factor. Of course there are the classic pursuits: birdwatching, plant/flower identification, climbing,…

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