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Recent death: Eva Leona Tunison, 81, of Ludington

December 31, 2024

Eva Leona Tunison, 81, of Ludington, died on Monday, December 30, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Dec. 30, 2024

December 30, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Shawn Ryan Borah, 40; three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, domestic violence, and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer; date of offense: Dec. 1, 2022; arraigned Dec. 23; preliminary hearing: Jan. 8; bail: $100,000 cash. – Chunky Anthony Rodriguez, 28; assault with a dangerous…

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Grand Junction man charged with suspected fentanyl

December 30, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Grand Junction man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 and charged with suspected possession of fentanyl. The arrest occurred at 3:32 a.m. at Ludington Avenue and Staffon Street in the City of Ludington.…

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Obituary: Tina Marie Stakenas, 32, of Ludington

December 30, 2024

Tina Marie Stakenas, 32, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. Tina was born on May 31, 1992, the daughter of David Stakenas and Kim (Reed) Castillo.  She was a 2010 graduate of Mason County Central High School. Tina loved spending time with her three children: Mackenzie, Vanessa, and Nathan. They were the light of her life, and…

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Obituary: Mary Ann Talsma, 86, of Ludington

December 30, 2024

Mary Ann Talsma, 86, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at home.  She was born August 16, 1938, in Ludington, the daughter of Frank and Rose (Ptaszenski) Wojtaszak. Maryann worked as a school aide at both Pere Marquette and Foster elementary schools for many years.  In her spare time Maryann enjoyed going for rides, especially fall color tour…

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