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Sandcastles offering free admission for SNAP recipients

February 28, 2024

Sandcastles offering free admission for SNAP recipients LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., is offering free admission on Thursdays to families that receive food assistance through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program. “This is something we have been looking at for quite some time, and the board felt it was the right time for a pilot…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024

February 28, 2024

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported. More may be added to this list. Casman Academy, Manistee Manistee Area Public Schools Manistee Catholic Central School Manistee Intermediate School District New Era Christian School Trinity Lutheran School, Manistee Walkerville Public Schools _________ Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy…

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Recent death: Ronald C. Zeeff, 83, of Ludington

February 28, 2024

Ronald C. Zeeff, 83, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending at at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County…

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Library program to discuss state of Democratic Party

February 28, 2024

Library program to discuss state of Democratic Party LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library (MCDL), Abondia Center, and partner libraries throughout Michigan, will host Paul Pierson, professor of political science at  University of California, Berkeley, presenting his ideas on what’s ahead for the Democratic Party on Tuesday,    March 5.. Part of the Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way…

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Ludington mayor reflects on past year

February 27, 2024

Ludington mayor reflects on past year The State of the City By Mark Barnett, Mayor, City of Ludington As I consider the State of the City and where we are in 2024 it was important to understand where we came from.  While thinking through a list of things that occurred in 2023 the obvious first item that came to mind…

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