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Winds cause burn barrel fire to get out of control

February 26, 2024

Winds cause burn barrel fire to get out of control By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A burning barrel was the cause of a fire that quickly got out of control and burned about four or five acres near the southwest intersection of Darr and Johnson roads Monday afternoon. Scottville Fire Department was initially dispatched to 245 N. Darr…

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Obituary: Walter William Carroll, 63, of Scottville

February 26, 2024

Obituary: Walter William Carroll, 63, of Scottville Walter William Carroll, 63, of Scottville, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. Walter was born on October 15, 1960, in Wyandotte, the son of Patricia (Joseph) Knizewski and Ralph Carroll Sr. Walter dedicated 34 years of his life to Needlefast Evergreens. His commitment and hard work left a lasting impact on all those…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 26, 2024

February 26, 2024

Recent births, posted Feb. 26, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Asher Rey Leonard, the son of Alana Bystrom and Kaleb Leonard of Ludington, was born on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Support local news for $10 a month We hope you…

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Saying goodbye to a true American hero

February 24, 2024

Saying goodbye to a true American hero By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The word “hero” is often overused these days. But, today, I, said goodbye to a man who I believe was truly an American hero, U.S. Air Force Maj. Jack Rillema (retired). Jack passed away on Jan. 26 at the young age of 98, about six weeks shy of his…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 23, 2024

February 23, 2024

79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 23, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy Charles Zeller, 40; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy), maintaining a drug house, and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Dec. 12 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 16; preliminary hearing: March 6;…

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