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Grant Fire Department BBQ Chicken Dinner is Sunday

August 26, 2025
Grant Fire Department BBQ Chicken Dinner is Sunday

GRANT TOWNSHIP — The annual Grant Township Fire and Rescue Department’s annual barbecue chicken dinner is Sunday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grant Township fire station, 835 W. Hoague Road. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department. Dinner is $20 per person. Credit and debit cards are accepted. The event will also…

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Recent births, published Aug. 26, 2025

August 26, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Cynthia Diana Carreon, the daughter of Cara Bentley and Peter Carreon Jr. of Scottville, was born on Monday, August 25, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births…

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Recent death: Joseph “Joey” John Rodriguez, 67, of Ludington

August 26, 2025

  Joseph “Joey” John Rodriguez, 67, of Ludington, died on Monday, August 25, 2025. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…

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Employment: LRE Special Education Paraprofessional

August 26, 2025

Employment: LRE Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; 2 years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington,…

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VIDEO: Escorting the S.S. Badger with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office

August 25, 2025

LUDINGTON — MCP tagged along with Deputy Mark Willis of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Sunday evening, Aug. 24, 2025, escorting the S.S. Badger into and out of port. Lake Michigan waves were over 4-feet but the sheriff’s office’s patrol boat handled them just fine. See more photos at www.greatlakesboatblog.com This Great Lakes Boat Blog video is a…

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