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West Shore Bank to offer scholarships

February 9, 2024

West Shore Bank to offer scholarships LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank will award six Making a Difference Scholarships this year to students who are pursuing higher education. Each scholarship will be $1,000. The program is designed to recognize outstanding achievements and provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate exemplary dedication to their academic goals. “Whether students plan to attend college,…

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Friends of Ludington Police selected as Lake Jump beneficiary 

February 8, 2024

Friends of Ludington Police selected as Lake Jump beneficiary LUDINGTON — Friends of the Ludington Police has been selected by the Ludington Lake Jump board to be this year’s beneficiary of the jump. The jump is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at Stearns Park beach. The organization is currently raising funds for a K-9 unit for Ludington Police Department. Ludington Police…

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West Shore Wolves win second straight district title

February 8, 2024

West Shore Wolves win second straight district title VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Wolves won their second straight district title, qualifying for a shot at the state championship.  The squad captured the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) District 6 title in the tournament last weekend in Muskegon, after defeating Big Rapids 9-2; Grand Valley Stars 7-0; Kalamazoo Wings White…

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Ludington B2 Outlet store closes

February 8, 2024

Ludington B2 Outlet store closes By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer AMBER TOWNSHIP — The B2 Outlet Store at 4743 W. US 10 has closed less than a year after expanding into a large retail space. The Hudsonville-based discount store’s grand opening was held in March 2023 in the plaza next to Goodwill. B2 Outlet originally opened in January 2020 at…

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Clown Band looking for some new clowns as it begins 2024 practice season

February 6, 2024

Clown Band looking for some new clowns as it begins 2024 practice season By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Tonight, the Scottville Clown Band begins its annual winter/spring rehearsals, a tradition that has been nearly continuous since 1947. The members of the band are welcoming musicians to join in and consider being part of a 121-year-old west Michigan tradition. While…

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