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Recent births, posted Feb. 14, 2020. 

February 14, 2020

Recent births, posted Feb. 14, 2020.  The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Walter David Hackert, the son of Angela and Justin Hackert of Ludington, was born Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Jilaine Renee Sawyer, the daughter of Starleigh Wilson and…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 13, 2020

February 13, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 13, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Brandon James Tatro, 10, of Hesperia, died on Friday, February 7, 2020. Walter O’Neal Loveless, 67, of Montague, died on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Richard Setlak, 77, of Shelby died on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Carol A. “Dolly” Willard, 71, of Shelby, died on…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 12, 2020. 

February 12, 2020

Recent births, posted Feb. 12, 2020.  The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Brianna Jade VanDerZanden, the daughter of Brittany Ball and Randy VanDerZanden of Mears, was born Monday, February 10, 2020. Nora Rose McDonald, the daughter of Britney and…

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Closings, cancellations, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020

February 9, 2020

Closings, cancellations for Monday, Feb. 10, 2020: This list may be updated. Please do not add closings to the comments. Schools: Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy Convenant Christian School Gateway to Success Academy Kaleva Norman Dickson Public Schools Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Catholic Central School Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County…

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Stopping by the woods on a snowy afternoon.

February 9, 2020

Stopping by the woods on a snowy afternoon. Watson Country Outdoor Report. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP  — When you embark…

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