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Obituary: Goldie McIntosh, 90, of Custer

April 1, 2025

Goldie Marie McIntosh, 90, lifelong resident of Custer, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025.  Goldie was born on October 24, 1934 in Custer, the daughter of Kenneth W. and Dimple M. (Pahl) Rathburn and graduated from Custer High School with the class of 1954.  On November 10, 1954 she married James S. McIntosh and they celebrated 46 years together before Jim…

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Recent births, published April 1, 2025

April 1, 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.  Rio Lynn Lauber, the daughter of Breanna and Jared Lauber of Ludington, was born on Monday, March 31, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births   __________________________________…

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Blessing of the Boats to benefit Mason County Historical Society

March 31, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will be the recipient of the proceeds of this year’s seventh annual Blessing of the Boats, scheduled for Saturday, June 7 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the west end of Ludington Avenue. Founded in 1937, the Historical Society operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash Benson Rd.

March 31, 2025

BRANCH TOWNSHIP (2:03 p.m.) — Report of a single vehicle crash that resulted following a police chase, Benson Road near Marshall Road. Minor injuries.

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Lakeshore Food Club launches fundraiser to offset USDA cuts

March 31, 2025

LUDINGTON – On Tuesday, April 1, Lakeshore Food Club will launch its Hope Multiplier campaign in response to US Department of Agriculture funding cuts. The campaign aims to rally 3,000 donors to commit $30 a month for three months, ensuring continued access to fresh, healthy food and sustaining partnerships with small, local farms. Recently, the USDA announced it will eliminate…

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