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DNR: Early spring fishing slow on local waterways; conditions expected to improve

April 1, 2026

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released its latest weekly fishing and waterways report, showing early spring conditions continue to impact anglers across West Michigan, particularly along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Mason and Manistee counties. Cold water temperatures, lingering ice and recent weather patterns have slowed activity in both the Ludington and Manistee areas, though conditions…

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Recent death: Kimberly Mae Koslow, 55, of Ludington

April 1, 2026

Kimberly Mae Koslow, 55, of Ludington, died on Monday, March 30, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily…

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Obituary: Sgt. James Paul Vernier, 22, Free Soil

April 1, 2026

U.S. Army Sgt. James Paul Vernier, 22, Free Soil, passed away on March 23, 2026. James was born on July 30, 2003, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Heather Vernier and Staff Sgt. Roger Vernier (ret., U.S. Army). Growing up in a military family, he developed a strong sense of service, loyalty, and commitment that would guide his life. Known…

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Obituary: Pamela Jo Beal, 87, of Ludington,

April 1, 2026

Pamela Jo Beal, 87, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Corewell Health Hospital in Ludington, following a brave and stoic struggle. Pamela was born on December 13, 1938, in Muskegon, to John S. and Viola G. (Nelson) Oldt, both grew up in Riverton Township. She spent cherished summers of her youth in Riverton with her…

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Free Soil Township Zoning Board of Appeals

April 1, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGFree Soil Township Zoning Board of Appeals The Free Soil Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Free Soil/Mead Township Fire Hall, 2613 E. Michigan St., Free Soil, MI 49411, on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the approval or denial of the…

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