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Obituary: Carol Lynn Hawk, 60, of Hillsdale, formerly of Ludington

April 13, 2026

Carol Lynn Hawk, 60, of Hillsdale, formerly of Ludington, passed away Friday April 10,2026. Carol was born March 2,1966 in Aardvark, Oklahoma to Carl and Carol (Kolosi) Griffin. Carol graduated from Mason County Central High School. Carol loved her family and friends above all else.  She was always the first to help someone in need. Carol loved to be outside…

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Ludington City Council to consider bicycle, “coaster toy” ordinance changes

April 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — Changes to how bicycles and so-called “coaster toys” are regulated in the City of Ludington will be up for discussion during tonight’s City Council meeting. The council meets at 6 p.m. at the Ludington Municipal Building, 400 S. Harrison St. A key action item comes from the City’s Public Safety/Public Utilities Committee, which will present Ordinance No. 588-26…

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Obituary: Roger Duane Sanders, 87, of Scottville

April 13, 2026

Roger Duane Sanders, 87, of Scottville, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Heaven just got a little rowdier. Roger was born on May 11, 1938, in Battle Creek, to William and Mabel (McGhan) Sanders. On July 21, 1956, he married the love of his life, Darlene Swider. Together they raised two daughters, Kimberley Sanders and Tammy (Bob) Heller.…

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Obituary: Diane Lynn (Gerbers) Paniagua, 61. of Ludington

April 13, 2026

Diane Lynn (Gerbers) Paniagua, 61. of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026.  Diane was born on May 31, 1964 in Ludington, the daughter of Gerald and Marybelle (Talsma) Gerbers and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1982.  She furthered her education earning a degree in nursing from West Shore Community College in 2008.  She worked as…

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Fire destroys Custer Twp. barn

April 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a barn in the 1900 block of East Decker Rd. Sunday morning. Firefighters were intially dispatched to property owned by Gary Saya at 7:03 a.m. Upon arriving, the building was fully engulfed in flames. Law enforcement on scene said the barn contained various farm implements and other equipment. The barn was…

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