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Recent death: Lavern “Vern” Welch, 72, of Fountain

July 22, 2025

Lavern “Vern” Welch, 72, of Fountain, died on Monday, July 21, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with…

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Recent death: Debora Ann Fouts, 72, of Scottville

July 22, 2025

Debora Ann Fouts, 72, of Scottville died on Monday, July 21, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with…

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Employment: Senior Advocate/Front Desk Attendant

July 22, 2025

The Ludington Senior Center is accepting applications for a Senior Advocate / Front Desk Attendant.  The starting wage is $17 per hour plus benefits. The applicant must live within 20 miles of the nearest city boundary within six months of hire date. This role involves answering phone calls, managing records, assisting with fundraising efforts, and promoting awareness of opportunities available to…

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Grant fire chief Melchert has spent a lifetime serving his community

July 21, 2025

Now he needs his community’s help By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — Ron Melchert Jr. and the Grant Township Fire Department are symbiotic. Chief Melchert has served the department since it began in 1977. Technically, he didn’t join until 1978, when he turned 18 and graduated from Mason County Central High School. However, he helped his father, Ron Melchert…

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Cuttin’ grain for the Old Engine & Tractor Show

July 21, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief EDEN TOWNSHIP — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club gathered late Monday morning to cut grain in — the old fashioned way, of course — in preparation for the 51st Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show. The pre-show tradition always takes place a week or two prior to the show. The grain is…

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