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Obituary: Megan Kay Blount, 66, of New Era

October 7, 2024

Megan Kay Blount, 66, of New Era passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, October 6, 2024.  Megan was born on November 3, 1957 at the Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the daughter of Dr. Austin and Joan (Lederer) Craymer and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1976.  Megan furthered her education at Bel-Rea…

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Recent death: Mary G. Callahan, 67, of Branch

October 7, 2024

Mary G. Callahan, 67, of Branch, died Friday, October 4, 2024, at home.  She was born June 7, 1957, in Albany, New York. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements.   www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…

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Recent births, published Oct. 7, 2024

October 7, 2024

Ella Jo Powell, the daughter of Jessica and Nicholas Powell of Ludington, was born on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest…

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VIDEO: Badger’s final arrival of 2024

October 6, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger completed its 71st year Sunday evening, Oct. 6, as it arrived in its home port of Ludington among strong winds and rocky waters. The ships’ crew will spend the winter making necessary repairs and updates. According to Lake Michigan Carferry General Manager Sara Spore, much of the on-board updates will…

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Newly released film ‘Average Joe’ directed by Scottville’s Harold Cronk

October 5, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — When audiences watch the nationally-released movie “Average Joe” they will see hints of Mason County, thanks to Emmy Award winning director Harold Cronk of Scottville. While the majority of the movie was filmed in Louisiana, a few segments were shot in Scottville. The film also features Mason County and Michigan “Easter eggs.” “Average Joe”…

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