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Historical society presents ‘The Nightmare on the Ship of Dreams’, a local perspective

January 13, 2026

It was called “the Ship of Dreams,” but for its 2,224 passengers and crew it became the ship of nightmares. The RMS Titanic was the largest ship ever built. Some even said it was unsinkable. On the fourth night of its maiden voyage on April 14, 1912 it struck an iceberg and sank, killing 1,635 people. Pop culture has often…

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Flipstar Gymnastics teams earn top medals at Lowell invitational

January 13, 2026

LOWELL – Flipstar Gymnastics had 44 gymnasts travel to Lowell to compete in the Winter Classic Invitational this past weekend. The 44 gymnasts earned 159 top-three podium medals with 76 of them being champion titles. In addition to individual champions, Flipstar also earned the Team Champion Award at the Xcel Bronze, Xcel Silver, Xcel Platinum and Boys 4X4 levels as well…

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Recent births, published Jan. 13, 2026

January 13, 2026

Mallory Elizabeth Andres, the daughter of Jessica Cordes and Phillip Andres of Manistee, was born on Saturday, January 3, 2026 Stella Peach Francisco, the daughter of Lindsay and Hayden Francsico of Free Soil, was born on Monday, January 12, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2026 births List of 2025 births   __________________________________ Please Support…

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Obituary: Gladys McKinney, 75, of Ludington

January 13, 2026

Gladys McKinney, 75, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Gladys was born on March 5, 1950, in Ferriday, Louisiana, to the late Emmanuel and Lillie (James) McKinney. She was a 1968 graduate of Sevier High School. For many years she worked at Pacific Bell Telephone Co. as a contract manager.  She was a member of St. Matthews…

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Obituary: Verna Fugere, 77, of Ludington

January 13, 2026

Verna Lee Fugere, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 77. Verna Lee battled many health issues over the course of her life. Starting at the age of 10, after nearly a year in the hospital, she defied all odds and overcame aplastic anemia. Her last health battle…

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