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Horse Pull has been Fountain tradition for 62 years

May 8, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The 62nd Fountain Horse Pull will take place on Sunday, May 26 beginning at 1 p.m. The pull is the undisputed biggest annual event in Fountain and the surrounding area, drawing thousands of people each year. Leading the dozens of volunteers is Duane Leonard. A Leonard has chaired the Horse Pull for at least…

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Draft horse and mule clinic May 11

May 8, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP —  The Northwest Michigan Draft Horse & Mule Association s sponsoring a clinic by Junior Klein on Saturday, May 11 at Meadow Breeze Farms, 1844 W Conrad Rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Association members will get to further their skills by Klein’s guidance. The public is welcome to watch our drafts in action ______ Support Local…

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Obituary: Calvin Anthony Garlick, 34, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Scottville

May 8, 2024

Calvin Anthony Garlick, 34, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Scottville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 in Pensacola, Florida after being struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. Calvin was born on April 4, 1989 in Ludington to Chris Garlick and Audrey Johnson. He was a graduate of the Mason County Central High School class of 2007. Calvin was…

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Recent death: Gary Michael Boyer, 32, of Mancelona

May 8, 2024

  Gary Michael Boyer, 32, of Mancelona, formerly of Irons, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…

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Recent death: Adam Alfred Fredrickson, 37, of Manistee

May 8, 2024

Adam Alfred Fredrickson, 37, of Manistee, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born May 6, 1987, in Manistee, the son of Arlie and Donna (Budzynski) Fredrickson. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com _______ Support…

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