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Ford Lake house damaged by fire, smoke

June 24, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments spent several hours on the scene of a house fire in the 5300 block of North Griffin Road near Ford Lake Monday evening, attempting to stop a slow moving fire in a lakefront home. Fountain Area Fire Department was initially called to 5328 N. Griffin Rd. at 7:03 p.m.…

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Ludington to hold recreation plan input sessions

June 24, 2025

LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is in the process of updating its Five Year Recreation Plan and is inviting the public to participate in a series of community input sessions throughout July and early August. The sessions are an opportunity for residents and park users to share their ideas, priorities, and feedback about recreational needs and opportunities in Ludington.…

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Boy Scout troop raising funds to support programs

June 24, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Boy Scout Troop 1190 is raising funds to support its program. The troop has been in existence for over 100 years. Dick Boes, who joined Troop 1190 in 1967, has been scout master since 1993. The scouts are in need of assistance that will help support their activities, camping trips, merit badge programs, and leadership development.  Funds raised…

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Cub Scouts to hold car wash fundraiser

June 24, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Cub Scout Pack 4196 will hold a fundraising car wash on Saturday, June 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Safe Harbor Credit Union,  5511 W. US 10. Donations of any amount will be accepted. Money is raised to help scouts pay for summer camp, operational costs (outings, lesson materials, pack celebrations), and annual enrollment fees…

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Recent death: Loretta Rita Barber, 96, of Ludington

June 24, 2025

Loretta Rita Barber, 96, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of…

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