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Obituary: Beverly JoAnn Gavigan, 88, of Ludington

August 22, 2024

Beverly JoAnn Gavigan, 88, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at home.  She was born November 30, 1935, in Cadillac, the daughter of Russell and Beatrice (Burke) Loomis. Beverly graduated from Ludington High School in 1953 and then studied interior design.  On September 15, 1956, at St. Simon Catholic Church, Beverly married Leonard James Gavigan.  Beverly owned and…

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Obituary: Eugene “Geno” Harley Wheeler, 84, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby

August 22, 2024

Eugene “Geno” Harley Wheeler, 84, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby, passed away Tuesday August 20, 2024. Eugene was born on March 20, 1940, in Hart, the son of Alteron “Steve” Wheeler and Olive (Cole) Wheeler. He graduated from Hart High School in 1958. On February 14, 1987, Eugene married the love of his life, Donna J. (Figgins) Wheeler. Eugene dedicated 30…

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Photo feature: Library fun at Riverside Park

August 21, 2024

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — As the summer winds down the Mason County District Library is still offering plenty of children’s activities. On Monday the Ludington library hosted a scavenger hunt in downtown Ludington. Today, Wednesday, the Scottville library…

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WSCC student receives national honors scholarship

August 21, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Alaina White, a West Shore Community College student and Phi Theta Kappa member, has been selected as a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The Leaders of Promise Scholarship, sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation,…

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Local artist’s work selected for Walk-a-Mile Rally Button

August 21, 2024

Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services, West Michigan Community Mental Health LUDINGTON — Dawn McHale, a local artist and member of the Consumer Advisory Panel at West Michigan Community Mental Health, has received a significant honor. Her abstract…

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