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Obituary: Ricky Rolston, 71, of Fountain

December 15, 2023

Obituary: Ricky Rolston, 71, of Fountain Rick Rolston, 71, of Fountain, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Rick was born July 17, 1952, the son of Vern and Lois Carnes Rolston. Rick graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1970. On April 28, 1973, he married the love of his life, Sharon Kurtz Rolston. Retiring in…

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Jaycees award $15,000 in grants; raise funds for July 4 fireworks

December 14, 2023

Jaycees award $15,000 in grants; raise funds for July 4 fireworks LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees recently awarded $15,000 grants to five area nonprofit organizations. During the past season, the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf Course, located at Stearns Park, has donated about $35,000 back into the community. The total donated to the community since beginning the mini golf course…

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Obituary: Phyllis Joyce Ruzgis, 98, Scottville

December 14, 2023

Obituary: Phyllis Joyce Ruzgis, 98, Scottville Phyllis Joyce Ruzgis, 98, of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1925, in Scottville, to the late Earnest William Courtland and Marion Arletta Golumbo. Phyllis married Paul William Ruzgis shortly after graduating from Custer High School in 1943. They celebrated 78 years of marital bliss…

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VIDEO: Pere Marquette Memorial at Sunset

December 13, 2023

VIDEO: Pere Marquette Memorial at Sunset Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Film by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Wednesday evening’s sunset was the perfect backdrop for the Pere Marquette Cross Memorial that overlooks Pere Marquette Lake and Lake Michigan. The cross is owned by the Pere Marquette Memorial…

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Conservation District board petitions available

December 13, 2023

Conservation District board petitions available SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is accepting petitions for nominees for its board of directors. The board of directors is comprised of five individuals who are each elected by local residents for a four-year term. Directors hold monthly board and committee meetings, ensure that the Conservation District’s strategic plan is implemented and finances are…

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