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Recent death: Susan Beth Bayle, 82, of Scottville

August 25, 2026

  Susan Beth Bayle, 82, of Scottville, died on Monday, August 24, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…

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Obituary: Mary Ulrich, 83, of Ludington

August 25, 2026

Mary Louise (Hinze) Ulrich passed away peacefully at the age of 83 in her sleep on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Mary was born on June 15, 1942, to Victor and Marjorie (Lewis) Hinze in Wheaton Ill. After graduating from Wheaton Community High School in 1960, Mary worked as a typesetter at Book Binding Company where she provided 30 years of…

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Former Scottville clerk charged with embezzling $100,000 or more

August 24, 2026

LUDINGTON — Former Scottville City Clerk Kelse Rae Lester appeared in 79th District Court Monday on three felony charges, including allegations that she embezzled $100,000 or more from the city. Lester, 39, was arraigned before 79th District Court Magistrate Glenn Jackson on charges of embezzlement of $100,000 or more, using a computer to commit a crime and misconduct in office.…

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DNR reopens portion of Pere Marquette State Game Area

August 24, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has rescinded a decades-old restriction on public access to a portion of the Pere Marquette State Game Area, opening land along the Pere Marquette River to bird watching, waterfowl hunting, trapping and other public uses. DNR Director M. Scott Bowen issued the amended land use order…

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Scouts learn maritime skills at Ludington marine patrol station

August 24, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of Boy Scout Troop 1155 of Hart got hands-on experience with sailing, boating and water safety Wednesday, Aug. 19, during a visit to the headquarters of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol, located in the inactive Ludington Coast Guard Station. Mason County sheriff’s deputy Mike Fort, who commands the marine patrol and…

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