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Michigan Irish Music Festival line-up announced

May 5, 2025

MUSKEGON — The Michigan Irish Music Festival, presented by Family Financial Credit Union, has announced its lineup for 2025. The festival will be held Sept. 11-14 at Heritage Landing. This year’s list of artists features Skerryvore, Socks in the Frying Pan, Lúnasa, Old Blind Dogs, Goitse, and Seamus Kennedy. Skerryvore is a Scottish band that blends traditional folk with contemporary influences, creating a sound that is both epic…

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Obituary: Daniel James Tanis, 74, of Ludington

May 5, 2025

Daniel James Tanis, 74, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dan was born on June 24, 1950, to Burton and Mary Jane (Collins) Tanis.  He was raised in Hamlin Township with his older brother Robert and their cousins Sharon, Linda, and Pat, who were more like sisters. On his 15th birthday in 1965 he received his little…

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Memorial service notice: Henry Lewis VerSluys, 88, of Branch

May 5, 2025

A memorial service for Henry Lewis VerSluys, of Branch, who passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the age of 88, will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at noon at Evergreen Covenant Church in Branch. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the church. There will be full military honors during the service. Obituary: Henry Lewis VerSluys, 88,…

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Obituary: Lawrence Allen Brower, 76, of Ludington

May 5, 2025

Lawrence Allen Brower, 76, passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2025. Larry was born October 11, 1948 in Ludington to Lawrence O. and Freda (Randall) Brower. His great-grandparents were Riverton pioneer families Johann and Bertha Brauer and John and Martha Dargie. Larry was a former member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Scottville. He graduated from Mason County…

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Employment: High School/Middle School Band and Choir Teacher

May 5, 2025

Employment: High School/Middle School Band and Choir Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a full time High School/Middle School Band and Choir Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job ID’s:  #619 Application Deadline: May 19, 2025 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until May 19, 2025. 

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