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Obituary: Elise Knudsen, 89, of Ludington

December 8, 2023

Obituary: Elise Knudsen, 89, of Ludington “Faith and Family guided her life.” Elise Mae Knudsen, 89, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Elise Mae Bowne was born on April 24, 1934, in Muskegon to George R. Bowne and Margaret M. (Baird) Bowne. Before she was two years old the family moved to Ludington. There she was raised in the Catholic…

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Obituary: Thomas Westcott, 88, of Ludington

December 8, 2023

Obituary: Thomas Westcott, 88, of Ludington Thomas Owen Westcott, 88, of Ludington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, surrounded by his four children. Tom was born on March 12, 1935, to Russell and Rosella Westcott in Durand. He graduated from Durand High School in 1953 and then proudly serve his country in the United States Army. He was…

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Employment Opportunity: Special Education Paraprofessional

December 8, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional.  High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via…

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Metalworks acquires Norton Shores manufacturer

December 7, 2023

Metalworks acquires Norton Shores manufacturer LUDINGTON — Metalworks Inc. announced today that it has acquired Flairwood of Norton Shores. For the past seven years, Flairwood, a manufacturer of laminate cabinets and carts for the healthcare, education and commercial furniture industries, has supplied product to Metalworks, a Ludington-based manufacturer specializing in metal products for the office furniture industry with two locations.…

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County board to vote on airport improvement plan

December 7, 2023

County board to vote on airport improvement plan By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will consider the Mason County Airport’s 2024-2028 capital improvement plan when it meets for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. The county is required to submit a proposal to the State of Michigan…

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