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West Shore Family Support to host Pumpkins in the Park, carving events

September 26, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Family Support will host its annual Pumpkins in the Park glow walk fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cartier Park. During the one-mile luminary-lit walk, there will be giveaways, treat stations and a pumpkin path, featuring hand-carved pumpkins created by local community members. West Shore Family Support is a non-profit organization…

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Obituary: Bryan Wendell Griffin, 67, of Ludington

September 26, 2025

Bryan Wendell Griffin, 67, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at home.  He was born November 10, 1957, in Shelby, the son of George and Fern (Fessendon) Griffin. Bryan served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years.  He retired in 2022 from Whitehall Industries where he had been employed for over 10 years.  In his spare time,…

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Obituary: Darlene Elaine Berkel, 77, of Scottville

September 26, 2025

Darlene Elaine (Leonard) Berkel, 77, of Scottville, formerly of Muskegon, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1947, in Muskegon, to Ivan and Mary Ann (Bowman) Leonard. Darlene married James Junior Berkel in 1967, with whom she shared a loving and joyful life until his passing. Darlene graduated from Muskegon High School in 1965…

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VIDEO: The Scoop: Ag Rescue Training

September 25, 2025

The Scoop is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave. Photos and video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Riverton Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department have been training this week in agricultural rescue techniques. Both departments have specialized rescue equipment designed for agricultural and industrial rescues. The departments met at Thurow Farms in Riverton…

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Conservation district looking for waterway monitor volunteers

September 25, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is looking for volunteers to help monitor the health of local waterways by collecting data on aquatic life. No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn, work outdoors and help protect local streams. Each spring and autumn, Mason-Lake Conservation District recruits volunteers ready to jump into a stream to collect macroinvertebrates. Macroinvertebrates are…

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