LUDINGTON — Several municipalities and school boards have expiring seats at the end of this year. Petitions are now available for citizens who would like to seek public office. The following are open seats in various townships. The township seats are partisan, meaning candidates will need to declare a political party and then be nominated during the primary election, Tuesday,…
Scott Jerome Russell, 86, of Custer, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Scott was born on September 15, 1939, the son of the late Delbert and Jessie (Scott) Russell. He was a 1957 graduate of Northport High School. After graduation he attended Central Michigan University, earning his master’s degree. He started student teaching at Ludington High School under mentor…
Legal Notice: Michael Nickelson State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Michael Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS will be conducted by the court on Feb. 26, 2026 to Feb. 27, 2026 at 1 p.m. in the Mason County Courthouse, 304 E.…
“Life According to Jim” James “Jim” Virgil O’Brien, 85, was born on September 13, 1940, in Ludington, the middle child of three, to Florence (DeWitt) and William O’Brien. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, Jim peacefully went home to our Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim lived most of his life in…
Elliott James Stakenas, the son of Amanda and Alec Stakenas of Custer, was born on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Josie Eleanor Weaver, the daughter of Emily and Nathan Weaver of Custer, was born on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive…
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