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US 10 construction to begin Monday

September 6, 2023

US 10 construction to begin Monday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction on US 10 between Jackson Road and just east of Pere Marquette Highway, will begin on Monday, Sept. 11. The Michigan Department of Transportation project will begin with sewer, curb and gutter, and sidewalk ramp work, requiring the right lane to be closed. Milling of asphalt and re-paving will…

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Midland man, 82, dies from apparent drowning in Lake Michigan

September 6, 2023

Midland man, 82, dies from apparent drowning in Lake Michigan SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — An 82-year-old Midland, Michigan man died from an apparent drowning in Lake Michigan Sunday, Sept. 3, at Summit Township Park, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Eric Falk Peterson was pronounced dead at the scene after a Good Samaritan pulled him from the…

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South Lakeshore Drive construction to begin Sept. 11

September 6, 2023

South Lakeshore Drive construction to begin Sept. 11 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction on South Lakeshore Drive near Buttersville Park will reduce the road to one lane beginning Monday, Sept. 11. A flag control person or traffic light will be set up to control traffic. The Mason County Road Commission project will include reconstruction of approximately 700 feet of roadway…

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Library to present series that discusses post-pandemic world

September 6, 2023

Library to present series that discusses post-pandemic world LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library, together with Abondia Center, start a new series for adults September 14, 2023 at 7 p.m., Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way in a Post-Pandemic World, at the Ludington branch library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The series is free and available in-person at the library and…

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Dementia to be explored in film screening, panel discussion at UMC Ludington

September 6, 2023

Dementia to be explored in film screening, panel discussion at UMC Ludington PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd., will host a screening of one woman’s journey with dementia, “Betty’s Story” on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. Following the film will be a panel discussion.  Betty Smith, a former Ludington UMC associate…

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