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Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast nominated for Best Historical B&B

August 20, 2025

LUDINGTON — Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 409 E. Ludington Ave., was again nominated for the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Award for Best Historical B&B in America for 2025. This marks the second consecutive year of recognition, following its win in 2024. Built in 1905, the Cartier Mansion is an example of neoclassical architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic…

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Obituary: Florence Mary Houk, 102, of Ludington

August 20, 2025

Florence Mary Houk, 102, of Ludington died peacefully at Ludington Woods on Monday, August 18, 2025, with family by her side. Florence Mary was born in Caseville Township, Huron County, on November 17, 1922, to her parents Harold Richard (Dick) and Winafred (Newton) Gwinn.  During the Great Depression, she grew up in Elkton, Traverse City, and Cadillac, before moving to…

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Obituary: Donald L. Burns, 82, of Ludington

August 20, 2025

Donald L. Burns, 82, of Ludington, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at MediLodge of Ludington.  He was born February 26, 1943, in Coopersville, the son of Edward and Dorothy (Ferguson) Burns. Don worked for many years as an electrician and was a member of IBEW Local 498.  In his spare time Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and NASCAR. Don is…

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Recent death: Rosemarie Gliszcinski, 98 of Ludington

August 20, 2025

  Rosemarie Gliszcinski, 98, of Ludington, died on Monday, August 18, 2025. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of mass. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home…

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Public Notice: Project Bid Notice

August 20, 2025

Project Bid Notice Northbound US-31 over Riley-Thompson Road (S08 of 61075) bridge rehabilitation, in Dalton Township, Muskegon County, Michigan.  Bids are due By September 26, 2025 at 10 a.m. See complete contract at this link: https://masoncountyroads.com/project-bid-notice-northbound-us-31-over-riley-thompson-road-s08-of-61075-bridge-rehabilitation-in-dalton-township-muskegon-county-michigan/ This is a paid posting. Published until Sept. 25, 2025

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