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Recent death: Donald Verne Miller, 93, of Ludington

July 8, 2024

Donald Verne Miller, 93, of Ludington, died on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Village Manor of Ludington. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com _______ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for…

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Recent births, posted July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

William Patrick Standish, the son of Elizabeth and Shawn Standish of Ludington, was born on Monday, July 8, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest…

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Badger in port for electrical repairs

July 7, 2024

LUDINGTON — The SS Badger is currently in port while repairs are being made to its electrical system. After departing Manitowoc Saturday afternoon, an electrical issue arose while the ship was underway to Ludington. The problem was quickly identified allowing the ship to safely continue its cross-lake operation. “To provide safe and reliable service in the future, the ship remains…

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Young Eagles event postponed until Sunday

July 6, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Young Eagles free airplane rides event scheduled for today at Mason County Airport has been postponed until Sunday, July 7, due to weather. The event, sponsored by Mason County Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 772, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17 with signed…

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VIDEO: Ludington fireworks, July 4, 2024

July 5, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Some highlights of the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks show, July 4, 2024.   ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news.  The easiest way…

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