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Obituary: Virginia ‘Ginny’ Laman, 87, of Ludington

January 19, 2026

Virginia “Ginny” Laman, 87, of Ludington, died on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was born on Sept. 15, 1938 in Kalamazoo, the third daughter of Donald and Thelma Soerheide. As a child she grew up in Spring Lake and graduated from Grand Haven High School because at that time there was no high school in Spring Lake. She was married…

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Richard J. Moreschini, 93, of Dublin (Mich.), formerly of Muskegon

January 19, 2026

Richard J. Moreschini passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 22, 1932, the son of Julius and Margaret Moreschini, a proud Italian family, and grew up in Ramsay, located in the far western corner of the Upper Peninsula alongside his younger sister Lucille Gedda,…

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New general manager joins House of Flavors Restaurant team

January 18, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave., has recently hired Courtney Patterson as its general manager. Locally, Patterson has worked at Chef John’s European Cafe and, for six years, bar manager at Table 14. “Courtney is a dynamic hospitality and retail leader with over a decade of experience driving team success and exceptional…

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Think summer: West Shore Bank announces Rhythm & Dunes concert lineup

January 18, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the lineup of the 2026 Rhythm & Dunes community concerts. Mark Blomsteel & the Motor City Drive will perform on Saturday, July 25 and Jedi Mind Trip will perform on Saturday, Aug. 1. Both free concerts will be held at Waterfront Park. Mark Blomsteel & the Motor City Drive features a blend of…

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

January 18, 2026

The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026: Schools: Hart Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools West Shore Community College Note: Ludington Area School District is closed for a scheduled staff professional development day. All LASD athletic…

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