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Obituary: Richard ‘Rick’ Gancarz, 71, of Free Soil.

May 18, 2021

Obituary: Richard ‘Rick’ Gancarz, 71, of Free Soil. Richard “Rick” Gancarz, 71, of Free Soil, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home.  Rick was born on September 11, 1949 in Muskegon, the son of Joseph and Virginia (Feliczak) Gancarz and graduated from Free Soil High School with the class of 1968.  On October 1, 1977, he married…

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LHS graduation information video

May 18, 2021

LHS graduation information video.  Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  Click on the video for information about Ludington High School graduation.    

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Mental Health Matters: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 17, 2021

Mental Health Matters: May is Mental Health Awareness Month By Alan Neushwander. This past year presented so many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency. The global pandemic forced us to cope with situations we never even imagined and a lot of us struggled with our mental health as a result.  Throughout the pandemic, many people who…

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Obituary: Genevieve Alma Karl, 99, of Ludington.

May 17, 2021

Obituary: Genevieve Alma Karl, 99, of Ludington. Genevieve Alma Karl, 99, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. Genevieve was born on December 21, 1921 in Victory Township, the daughter of William and Alma (Lahaye) Olk.  She married George Karl on October 26, 1955. Genevieve was a member of St. Simon Catholic Church and the Little River Band…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 17, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Richard “Rick” Gancarz, 71, of Free Soil, died at his home on Monday, May 17, 2021.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated…

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