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Recent death: Mary “Kay” Hradel, 84, of Free Soil

April 20, 2026

Mary “Kay” Hradel, 84, of Free Soil, died on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. 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…

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Employment: Parish Business Manager

April 20, 2026

Employment: Parish Business Manager St. Simon Parish in Ludington and St. Mary Parish in Custer are seeking a full-time business manager to oversee financial, administrative and operational functions in collaboration with the pastor and parish staff. The position is 40 hours per week and includes responsibility for managing parish finances, overseeing office operations, maintaining accurate records and systems, coordinating communications,…

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Employment: Parish secretary

April 20, 2026

Employment: Parish secretary St. Mary Catholic Parish in Custer is seeking a friendly and organized part-time parish secretary. Responsibilities include supporting general office operations and parish activities. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), prior office experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while working collaboratively with staff and volunteers. Benefits…

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Employment: Middle School ELA Teacher

April 20, 2026

Employment: Middle School ELA Teacher Mason County Central School District is seeking a Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants can view position details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Reference Job ID #653. Application deadline is April 30, 2026, at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until April 30, 2026.

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Three generations of Robertsons commanded carferries

April 19, 2026

Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Passengers who rode the SS Badger in the mid-1950s might have been surprised to learn the ship was sometimes steered by a little girl. Audrey Robertson was the daughter of Capt. Bernard “Bunny” Robertson (1906-1992). An only child born later in the captain’s life, Audrey spent many summer days aboard the…

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