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Downtown Ludington to kick off Christmas season Nov. 29

November 21, 2025

LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington is preparing to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 29, featuring Small Business Saturday, the Aglow on the Avenue Parade, and the annual community tree lighting. Local leaders and business owners are emphasizing the importance of supporting small, locally owned shops during the holiday season. “Every purchase made downtown has a ripple effect,” said…

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Women Who Care donates to Meals on Wheels

November 21, 2025

LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County has donated $9,640 to Mason County Meals on Wheels. The program was selected earlier this month during Women Who Care’s. Mason County Meals on Wheels is operated by Mason County Central School District and currently delivers to 215 senior citizens daily throughout the county, which equals 7,500 meals a month. Women Who…

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Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens applications being accepted

November 21, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Applications are now available for FiveCAP’s Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program to help families provide gifts to their children for the holiday season. “It’s a difficult time of year for many of our neighbors,” said Mary L. Trucks, executive director. “A lot of families are struggling financially for basic survival — food, shelter, transportation, and unexpected expenses…

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Obituary: Ronald Morton, 87, of Scottville

November 21, 2025

Ronald Morton, 87, of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. His children Wesley, Leslie and Ronald Jr. were bedside when he passed peacefully. Ron graduated from Scottville High School (MCC) class of 1956 where he had a very successful sports career. Excelling in track, basketball and football. He then went on to Ferris State College (now Ferris State…

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Recent death: Lysle Palmer Hansberger Jr., 79, of Ludington

November 21, 2025

Lysle Palmer Hansberger Jr., 79, of Ludington, former chief of U.S. Coast Guard Station Ludington, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. A funeral service for Lysle will be held on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Grace Funeral Home at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of…

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