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Obituary: Wayne Fox, Sr., 88, of Ludington

October 9, 2024

Wayne Eugene Fox, Sr., 88, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Wayne was born on May 19, 1936 in Ludington, the son of Homer and Maurine (Rasmussen) Fox. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1954. Wayne married Virginia Surplice on May 9, 1959; they shared 65 years together. Wayne…

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Recent death: Gary Owen Hardenburgh Jr., 51, of Ludington

October 9, 2024

Gary Owen Hardenburgh Jr., 51, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.…

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Obituary: Douglas Alan Turner, 68, of Free Soil

October 9, 2024

Douglas Alan Turner, 68, of Free Soil, ran into the arms of Jesus on Friday, October 4, 2024 at home with his wife and children by his bedside. He looked at his wife Jill, and each of his children, told them he loved them and that they had to let him go. His last words were, “Thank you, Jesus!” He…

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MCC presents H.G. Bacon Academic Excellence Awards

October 8, 2024

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — On Monday, Oct. 7, Mason County Central High School presented the 47th annual H.G. Bacon Academic Excellence Awards during a ceremony at the high school gym. The award was established in school year 1978-1979 in memory of Dr.…

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Wellston man involved in chase, crash has multiple outstanding arrest warrants

October 8, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The suspect involved in Monday’s two-county chase that ended with a crash is a 37-year-old Wellston, Manistee County man. The chase began when Oceana County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to perform a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Equinox on Jefferson Road near 120th Avenue in Crystal Township, Oceana County. “The chase took place…

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