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Obituary: Bruce Edward Wright, 76, of Ludington

September 18, 2024

Bruce Edward Wright, 76, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 17. 2024, at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon.  He was born April 2, 1938, in Ludington, the son of George and Veda (Greensides) Wright. Bruce served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1963. In 2003 Bruce retired from Strait Steel and Wire in Ludington where he had been employed for…

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Obituary: Wilbur ‘Willie’ VanNortwick, 101, of Ludington

September 17, 2024

Wilbur “Willie” Ory VanNortwick, 101, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. He was born May 2, 1923, on the family farm in Pere Marquette Township, the son of Ory and Ruth (Nelson) VanNortwick. Willie was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army 701st Military Police Battalion, stationed…

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Four running for three MCC school board seats; two write-in candidates

September 17, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MCP will be publishing a list of all candidates who running for office in the November 5 General Election. Profiled articles feature candidates who are in contested races.  Responses are listed initially in alphabetical order and then alternate in order.  SCOTTVILLE — Four people are running for three open seats on the Mason County Central Board…

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Five running for 2 LASD board seats

September 17, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MCP will be publishing a list of all candidates who running for office in the November 5 General Election. Profiled articles feature candidates who are in contested races.  Responses are listed initially in alphabetical order and then alternate in order.  LUDINGTON — Five people are running for two open seats on the Ludington Area School District…

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Harness racing scheduled at fairgrounds

September 17, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Harness racing will take place at the Mason County Fairgrounds at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23 and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24. On Monday, the Great Lakes Stakes will have 13 races and on Tuesday the Michigan-bred colt races will have nine races. There is over $200,000 in purse money. The event is free.…

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