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Recent death: Mary G. Callahan, 67, of Branch

October 7, 2024

Mary G. Callahan, 67, of Branch, died Friday, October 4, 2024, at home.  She was born June 7, 1957, in Albany, New York. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements.   www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…

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Recent births, published Oct. 7, 2024

October 7, 2024

Ella Jo Powell, the daughter of Jessica and Nicholas Powell of Ludington, was born on Saturday, October 5, 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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VIDEO: Badger’s final arrival of 2024

October 6, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger completed its 71st year Sunday evening, Oct. 6, as it arrived in its home port of Ludington among strong winds and rocky waters. The ships’ crew will spend the winter making necessary repairs and updates. According to Lake Michigan Carferry General Manager Sara Spore, much of the on-board updates will…

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Newly released film ‘Average Joe’ directed by Scottville’s Harold Cronk

October 5, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — When audiences watch the nationally-released movie “Average Joe” they will see hints of Mason County, thanks to Emmy Award winning director Harold Cronk of Scottville. While the majority of the movie was filmed in Louisiana, a few segments were shot in Scottville. The film also features Mason County and Michigan “Easter eggs.” “Average Joe”…

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Photo feature: 5,300 acres of some of Michigan’s most scenic land

October 5, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Perhaps I am a little bias, but the Ludington State Park is 5,300 acres of some of the most scenic land in Michigan. Though the park north of Big Sable River is currently…

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