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Great Lakes cruise ships: Is Ludington missing the boat?

June 7, 2025

Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Earlier this week the Pearl Mist cruise ship was the first cruise ship to visit Muskegon in 2025. This 325-foot ship, built specifically for the Great Lakes, accommodates up to 210 passengers. It is one of three cruise lines that will visit Muskegon this summer with a total of 16 visits. The Pearl Mist will…

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MCC board to consider new band director, math teacher

June 7, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education will consider hiring a new middle school/high school band director and a new middle school math teacher when it meets Monday. Brian Parent, who is the current middle school/high school band director at Benzie Central Schools, is being recommended for hire by MCC High School Principal Jeff Tuka. “Brian’s enthusiasm for…

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Recent death: Gary Allen Moberg, 68, of Ludington

June 7, 2025

Gary Allen Moberg, 68, of Ludington, died on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…

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Hand2Hand program asking Great Lakes Energy members to vote for grant consideration

June 7, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hand2Hand, an after-school food insecurity ministry led by Mason County Reformed Church is one of eight nominees being considered for a $10,00 grant from Great Lakes Energy. The grant will be decided by vote by Great Lakes Energy members who live in Mason, Lake, or Osceola counties to cast their vote for the program. Hand2Hand assists students…

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Obituary: Milred K. Beard, 98, of Pentwater

June 7, 2025

Mildred K. Beard, 98, of Pentwater went to heaven on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 with her son and caregiver for the last 16 years at her bedside.  Mildred was born on September 20, 1926 in Chicago, the daughter of Carl and Ella (Wehmus) Wigren.  On August 17, 1951 she married Robert Beard in Ludington and they celebrated 57 years together until Robert…

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