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Tickets on sale for Pure Ludington Brrrewfest

December 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — Tickets are now on sale for the 10th Pure Ludington Brrrewfest which will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Legacy Plaza in downtown Ludington. The winter craft beer festival will feature 20 Michigan breweries showcasing an array of beer, wine, mead, and cider to sample, complemented by music, food, and merchandise. Tickets are $40 and include seven…

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Holiday house tours to benefit Mason County Mutts

December 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — Tours of the historic Cartier houses from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 will benefit Mason County Mutts. The cost is a $20 per person donation and includes a tour of the Cartier Mansion, 409 E. Ludington Ave., and the Ludington House, 501 E. Ludington Ave. Tickets may be purchased that day at the Cartier Mansion.…

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Artist to teach Japanese art of folding and drying paper at WSCC

December 2, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Artist Allison Svoboda will teach traditional Japanese art of folding and drying paper on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at West Shore Community College. The workshop will take place in WSCC’s Arts and Sciences building, room 128. Participants…

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Obituary: Elizabeth “Bettye” Mae Tyron, 77, of Ludington

December 2, 2024

Elizabeth “Bettye” Mae Tyron, 77, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2024. Bettye was born on June 25, 1947 in Cherry Point NC, the daughter of Robert and Nadine (Rossiter) Lewis. She graduated from Oak Park High School in Illinois and received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Michigan State University. On June 13, 1970, Bettye married…

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Obituary: Shirley Butcher, 96, of Ludington

December 2, 2024

Shirley Jean Butcher, 96, of Ludington, formerly of Montague, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Shirley was born on January 20, 1928, the daughter of the late Walter and Fanny (Smith) Gregersen. She was a graduate of Whitehall High School. On July 3, 1972, she married George Butcher. Together they shared over 50 memorable years together. For over 25…

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