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Legal Notice: Nickelson and Miller

February 25, 2025

Legal Notice: Nickelson and Miller This is a paid posting. Posted Feb. 25, 2025

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Julie and Todd Schrader: A heart for others and a love for community

February 24, 2025

Submitted by the Community Foundation for Mason County LUDINGTON — Julie and Todd Schrader, long-time residents and active community members in Mason County, have recently made a contribution to the Campaign for Mason County through their donor advised family fund at the Community Foundation for Mason County. The Schraders’ gift supports the campaign’s goal of raising $5 million to triple…

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Fire damages Sugar Grove Road home

February 24, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Four fire departments battled a fire at 5717 E. Sugar Grove Road Sunday evening. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to an area around the wood stove and chimney, where the fire likely began. “There was fire damage in the attic, up in the ceiling and the living room,” Fountain Area Fire…

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LPD report, published Feb. 24, 2025

February 24, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — The following is reported recent activity of Ludington Police Department. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 – 10:12 a.m.: A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested on three failure in appear in court warrants out of 79th District Court. The arrest occurred following a traffic…

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Obituary: Thomas ‘Tommy’ Jefferson Ray, 60, of Custer

February 24, 2025

Thomas Jefferson Ray, known affectionately as Tommy, passed away on February 21, 2025, at the age of 60 in Grand Rapids. Born on November 23, 1964, in Lansing, Tommy was a lifelong resident of Michigan and proudly embraced his Native American heritage. Tommy enjoyed his time as a restaurant cook, having spent many years delighting patrons at Riley’s Rendezvous and…

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