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LPD considering K-9 unit

October 30, 2023

LPD considering K-9 unit By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department is considering adding a K-9 (dog) unit to its services. Police Chief Chris Jones said the department is currently in the early phases of developing the K-9 unit. He said the department would rely on private donations to purchase the dog and the equipment associated with it,…

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Obituary: Lillian Keating, 91, of Ludington

October 30, 2023

Obituary: Lillian Keating, 91, of Ludington Lillian F. Keating, 91, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. Lil was born February 14, 1932 in Amber Township to Anton Edward and Jennie (Olson) Pederson. Lil was the youngest of their 11 children including Julia Dumas, Peter, George/Todd, Mabel Ring, Albert/Ole, Jeanette Petersen, John, Vera Foose, Ray and Ben. Lillian…

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Recent death: Anne Motyka, 83

October 30, 2023

Recent death: Anne Motyka, 83 Anne Marie Sarto Motyka, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Charlevoix, with her family by her side, after a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).  Anne was born March 20, 1940, in Flint, the middle child of Stanley “Pete” and Marie (Geary) Coulter. A full obituary will be posted Tuesday on…

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Obituary: Gary Cole, 79, of Ludington

October 30, 2023

Obituary: Gary Cole, 79, of Ludington Gary Edward Cole, 79, of Ludington, passed away on October 24, 2023. Gary was born in Ludington on December 11, 1943, the son of Edward and Almeda (Campbell) Cole. Gary graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1960.  He served in the United States Navy, stationed on the USS Lowry. Gary married…

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Obituary: Loren Boes, 84, of Custer

October 30, 2023

Obituary: Loren Boes, 84, of Custer Loren Lee Boes, 84, of Custer, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Loren was born on March 14, 1939, in Muskegon. In 1957, after high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps and transferred to the Marine Corps Reserves in 1959. From 1961 to 2020, Loren owned many car…

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