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Man dies following water emergency at state park

July 9, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old man died Tuesday afternoon following a water emergency at the mouth of the Big Sable River at the Ludington State Park. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at 1:49 p.m. for a report of a person struggling in the water. “Several persons entered…

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News Alert: Water emergency at State Park

July 9, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP (1:52 p.m.) — Emergency crews have been dispatched to Ludington State Park for a water emergency. Mason-Oceana 911 dispatch information stated that a 45-year-old male was found struggling at the mouth of the Big Sable River at Lake Michigan. Multiple people came to his aid and started performing CPR once he was brought back to shore. Use caution…

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Sandcastles Children’s Museum closed Wednesday, Thursday

July 9, 2024

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., will be closed on Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, July 11 for air conditioning repairs. The units were damaged during a recent power outage. The museum will be open again on Friday, July 12 at 11 a.m. Normal summer hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and…

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Obituary: Richard Haldeman, 91, of Ludington

July 9, 2024

Richard Lee Haldeman, 91 Years Young, of Ludington, formerly of Boyne City and Royal Oak, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, while under hospice care. Richard was born on April 12, 1933, to Frederick C. Haldeman Sr. and Toreeca M. (Nee: Furgeson) Haldeman in Romeo. After Richard graduated from Romeo High School in 1951, he served two years in…

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Memorial Service: Ivan J. Anthony

July 9, 2024

A ceremony to honor and remember the life of Ivan Anthony will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 12 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Riverton Township. Friends may meet with Ivan’s family on Thursday, July 11 from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Friday from 10 a.m. until noon at St. Paul’s Church. Those who wish…

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