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Obituary: Clifford Leo Elliott, 79, of Ludington

October 8, 2024

Clifford Leo Elliott, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.  Cliff was born on August 28, 1945 in Grant, one of 12 children born to Gerald and Mae (Haddar) Elliott and graduated from Kent City High School with the class of 1963.  He furthered his education at Ferris State College (now Ferris State University) where he earned his bachelor’s…

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Community Foundation offering scholarships

October 8, 2024

LUDINGTON — Applications for the 2025 scholarships offered by Community Foundation for Mason County is now open until Feb. 4, 2025. In 2024, the Foundation has awarded over $182,000 in scholarships. The Community Foundation manages scholarship funds started by donors who wish to support students in continuing their education. There are awards based on a variety of factors including academic…

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Recent death: Mary Josephine “Mary Jo” Holmes, 89, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville

October 8, 2024

Mary Josephine “Mary Jo” Holmes, 89, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, died on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  She was born July 4, 1935, in Ludington, the daughter of John “Jack” and Ardath (Hipley) MacArthur. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Saturday, October…

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Car chase beginning in Oceana Co. ends with crash in Mason Co.

October 7, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Three law enforcement agencies were involved in two-county high speed chase that resulted in a crash Monday afternoon. The official details have not yet been released. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on scene, the chase involved a Manistee County man and started in northeastern Oceana County. Deputies from Oceana County Sheriff’s…

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Cages of Carnage begins Saturday

October 7, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The fifth season of Camp Sauble Cages of Carnage will begin Saturday, Oct. 12. As with past years, scare seekers will experience new thrills at this year’s event which promises to be the biggest and best yet. The event is a fundraiser for Free Soil/Meade Fire Department, Grant Township Fire Department, and,…

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