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Recent births, published Aug. 25, 2025

August 25, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Brylee Jo Moorlag, the daughter of Ally and Ryan Moorlag of Fountain, was born on Friday, August 22, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births   __________________________________…

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Public Notice: A chance to get involved with Mason County government

August 25, 2025

This is a paid posting. Published until Sept. 26, 2025

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Public Notice: Chance to get involved, Mason County Community Opioids Steering Committee

August 25, 2025

This is a paid posting. Published until Sept. 26, 2025. 

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Pere Marquette Fire Department celebrates 50 years of service

August 23, 2025

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Township Fire Department celebrated its 50th anniversary today, Aug. 23, with a public open house at its fire station on South Pere Marquette Highway. At the end of the event, members of the department posed for a photo. The department was formally created in April 1975. Read story…

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Traveling the Great Loop, the MY Mary Elizabeth visits Ludington

August 22, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — At the Ludington Municipal Marina on a rainy Monday in August sat a large yacht. It caught my eye while driving home. The size alone got my attention, but what kept my attention the most…

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