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West Shore Bank kicks off Spirit of Giving to furnish holiday meals.

November 14, 2018

West Shore Bank kicks off Spirit of Giving to furnish holiday meals. LUDINGTON —  West Shore Bank is holding its 10th annual Spirit of Giving Community Challenge to raise money to furnish Christmas dinner for families in need this holiday season. The bank is again teaming up with local food stores, Shop-N-Save of Ludington and Benzonia, Hansen Foods of Hart…

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Lighthouse keepers receive grants to restore doors, display photos.

November 14, 2018

Lighthouse keepers receive grants to restore doors, display photos. The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association has been award four grants for its upcoming winter projects. Grants have been received from the Community Foundation for Mason County, the Maclean Family Fund and the Great Lakes Energy People’s Fund for the restoration of 40 interior and exterior doors, which are located in…

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Lighthouse keepers looking for 2019 lighthouse keepers.

November 13, 2018
Lighthouse keepers looking for 2019 lighthouse keepers.

Lighthouse keepers looking for 2019 lighthouse keepers. Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA) is seeking individuals to assist with its volunteer resident keeper program in 2019. Volunteers help the non-profit organization operate Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Little Sable Point Lighthouse, the White River Light Station and the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse. Clean and comfortable accommodations are offered free of charge within…

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Homeless youths need our support, help

November 10, 2018

Homeless youths need our support, help Letter to the editor by Cynthia Arneson Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is November 10 to 18. Imagine being a 17-year-old high school senior and finding yourself homeless and on your own. It is a stark existence fraught with despair. There are currently more than 2 million homeless youth in the United States, with Michigan ranking sixth in…

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Obituary: Jordan James, 20, Pentwater

November 7, 2018

Obituary: Jordan James, 20, Pentwater Jordan James, 20, of Pentwater, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Jordan was born on November 4, 1997 in Battle Creek, the son of Jesse and Penny (Schultz) James.  He attended Mason County Central Schools and was planning on attending adult education classes to complete his schooling.  Jordan enjoyed fishing, bike riding, walking, and…

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