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Obituary: Kieara Xaviera Stockwell, 16, of Ludington

June 10, 2025

Kieara Xaviera Stockwell, 16, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from an ORV accident in Branch. Kieara was born June 16, 2008, to James and Xaveria Stockwell. She was a proud member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians and attended Ludington High School. She loved outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.…

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Women Who Care donates to Helping Others Prosper

June 10, 2025

LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County recently donated $9,040 to Helping Others Prosper. Helping Others Prosper (HOP) is a Mason County nonprofit organization with the mission to empower people in the community by providing shelter and resources needed to maintain a stable environment. For more information on HOP, visit its Facebook group here. Women Who Care meets quarterly at…

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Obituary: Frederick John Keson, 58, of Ludington

June 10, 2025

Frederick John Keson of Ludington, affectionately known as “Johnny,” gained his wings on Friday, June 6, 2025. Fred was born May 8, 1967, in Muskegon, the son of Louis LaVerne Keson and Florence Marie Keson (Bialochowski). Fred was a 1985 graduate of Ludington High school. He and Fairlyn (Beth) were married October 14, 2000. Fred was a shift supervisor in…

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Working the Lakes: Undaunted/PM41; Part 1, Chuck Leonard

June 9, 2025

Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of Filer Credit Union, with offices in Manistee, Ludington and Bear Lake, www.filercu.com; Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com; and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Today MCP and Great Lakes Boat Blog launch a new series on Interlake…

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Obituary: Gary Allen Moberg, 68, of Ludington

June 9, 2025

Gary Allen Moberg, 68 of Ludington, passed away on Saturday June 7, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. Born May 26, 1957, in Manistee, Gary was the son of Arthur and Mildred (Striker) Moberg. He graduated from Ludington High School, Class of 1975. In 1977 he married his late wife, Kelly Knowles. Gary enjoyed watching…

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