Mallory Elizabeth Andres, the daughter of Jessica Cordes and Phillip Andres of Manistee, was born on Saturday, January 3, 2026 Stella Peach Francisco, the daughter of Lindsay and Hayden Francsico of Free Soil, was born on Monday, January 12, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support…
Gladys McKinney, 75, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Gladys was born on March 5, 1950, in Ferriday, Louisiana, to the late Emmanuel and Lillie (James) McKinney. She was a 1968 graduate of Sevier High School. For many years she worked at Pacific Bell Telephone Co. as a contract manager. She was a member of St. Matthews…
Verna Lee Fugere, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 77. Verna Lee battled many health issues over the course of her life. Starting at the age of 10, after nearly a year in the hospital, she defied all odds and overcame aplastic anemia. Her last health battle…
Robert “Bob” Olsen, 79 of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Lake Michigan Senior Living. He was born August 13, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of the late Edwin and Frances (Cooper) Olsen. Bob was known for his generous spirit, often painting houses for those who needed some help. A die-hard…
Employment: Coaching positions Mason County Central School District has the following coaching positions open: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach, Job ID #641 Girls Varsity Track Head Coach, Job ID #642 For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Application deadline: Jan. 27, 2026 This is a paid posting. Published until Jan. 27, 2026
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