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Recent births, published Oct. 15, 2025

October 15, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Tobias Jrue Roller, the son of Kalisha and David Roller of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births   __________________________________…

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Obituary: Judy Louise Amador, 65, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Ludington

October 15, 2025

Judy Louise Amador, 65, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was born on August 2, 1960, in Ludington to her late father Arturo Amador and surviving mother JoAnne Amador Borden. Judy graduated from Holly High School in 1978. She was known for her excellent sense of humor and enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including watching…

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The shipwrecks of 1929: Wisconsin sinks on eve of Great Depression

October 14, 2025

Part 3: S.S. Wisconsin By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The last four months of 1929 were a deadly time for Lake Michigan shipping. At least four shipwrecks claimed the lives of over 100 people. This series will discuss each of those wrecks and will also make some comparisons to why some resulted in total losses while others had much fewer lives…

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MCC clubs consolidate fundraising efforts

October 14, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Several Mason County Central teams and clubs are joining together this year to consolidate their fundraising efforts. Forming the Mason County Central Club Cohort are band, eSports, quiz bowl, chess team, drama department, board game club “One of the goals of…

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West Shore Bank employees give back during bank holiday

October 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank recently took advantage of the Columbus Day federal holiday to bring all employees together for a full day of learning, collaboration, and giving back to the community under the theme “One Team, One Mission: Learn, Connect, Impact.” The day featured a training session titled “Winning Together: The Formula for HighPerforming Teams” led by guest speaker…

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