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Recent death: Robert “Bob” Roland Jones, 79, of Ludington

June 13, 2025

Robert “Bob” Roland Jones, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Sault Ste. Maire, Mich., died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11am at Lakeview Cemetery. His columbarium is located at the north-east end of the cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oak…

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Legal Notice: Safe Delivery of Newborn

June 13, 2025

Legal Notice: Safe Delivery of Newborn State of Michigan 17th Circuit Court Family Division 180 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 SAFE DELIVERY OF NEWBORN To: Birthparents of a male infant born on June 8, 2025, and surrendered pursuant to MCL 712.1 on June 9, 2025, to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital in Ludington, Michigan. TAKE NOTICE: By surrendering your…

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Rural Fire Authority’s CPR machines increase chances of survival

June 11, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Performing CPR on a patient who is experiencing cardiac arrest can be tiresome and inconsistent. To help alleviate this issue, the Mason County Rural Fire Authority found a solution by purchasing three devices, called LUCAS machines, that provide mechanical chest compressions. The first LUCAS 3 Chest Compression Machine (Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System)…

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Recent death: Sharon Kay Bluhm, 73, of Ludington

June 11, 2025

Sharon Kay Bluhm, 73, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Joseph Weare Catholic Church, with Father Phil Sliwinski presiding.  Visitation will be held from 5…

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Custer VFW holding Summer Kickoff Fundraiser June 21

June 11, 2025

CUSTER — Custer VFW Gold Bar Post #5096, 2022 E. State St. (US 10) is hosting an all-day Summer Kickoff Fundraiser on Saturday, June 21. An entry cost of $5 per person is the suggested donation. The event will feature music from Scottville Clown Band, Tom Zatarga, and Barely Devils. There will also be a corn hole tournament, silent auction,…

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