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Obituary: Lester ‘Les’ Theron Lichte, 93 of Ludington

June 11, 2025

Lester “Les” Theron Lichte, 93 of Ludington, formerly of Farwell, passed away on Monday June 9, 2025. Les was born on December 22, 1931, in Ludington, the son of the late Albert Lichte and Irene (Gifford) Huff. He graduated from Lansing High School. He was a machinist for General Motors in Lansing for many years before retiring in the 1970s.…

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Obituary: Loretta Lee Moore, 83, formerly of Carr Settlement

June 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Loretta Lee Moore, who died peacefully at the age of 83 on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Loretta was born on January 7, 1942, in Reed City, to Sidney and Geraldine Moore. From birth, her father nicknamed her “Cookie,” a name which stuck all the way to her becoming “Grandma…

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Obituary: James Edward Martin, 90, of Ludington

June 11, 2025

James Edward Martin, 90, of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born May 22, 1935, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Maude (Andereck) Martin and Lester Fred Martin. Jim attended Fulmer Elementary in Mishawaka, Ind., Thomas Jefferson Jr. High and one year at John Adams High School in South Bend, Ind., before…

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Request for Mowing Bids, Village of Custer

June 11, 2025

Request for Mowing Bids, Village of Custer The Village of Custer is accepting bids for mowing two locations within the Village. Location one is the Custer Village Hall (Custer Fire Station) located at 2549 US 10, Custer MI 49405. Location two is the Statue Park located on South Main Street just south of the Mason County Eastern Parking lot. Bids accepted until July 11, 2025…

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Ariel Walters LeClair receives MCC Courage of Gabe Award

June 10, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE —Mason County Central Upper Elementary fifth grade student Ariel Walters LeClair was the recipient of the school’s 13th annual Courage of Gabe Award, presented today during the end-of-the-year awards ceremony. The award is named after 2021 MCC graduate…

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