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Obituary: Dorothy Harley, 94, of San Diego, Cali.

September 19, 2025

Dorothy Isabelle Barbour Harley was born on February 27, 1931 in Richmond, Virginia and passed peacefully in her sleep in the morning of Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in San Diego, Calf. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Georgy Liljedahl, her husband Robert Harley, and Jack Spicer. She is survived by sons John Spicer II, Geoff Spicer, Patrick Spicer;…

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Obituary: Barbara Ann Favre, 82, of Pentwater

September 19, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann (Schissler) Favre, 82, of Pentwater. Barbara died Thursday, September 18, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 3, 1943, in Chicago, the daughter of Stephen and Josephine (Mandl) Schissler. Barbara was married to Richard Favre for 56 years. Barbara and Richard met…

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Recent death: Darlene Elaine (Leonard) Berkel, 77, of Scottville

September 19, 2025

  Darlene Elaine (Leonard) Berkel, 77, of Scottville, formerly of Muskegon, died on Friday, September 19, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019…

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Photo Feature: Old engine club Education Day

September 18, 2025

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club hosted its annual Education Day for fifth graders Wednesday, Sept. 17, at its show grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. The event has taken place for over 30 years.…

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Badger season continues without stern gate

September 18, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger departed on time for Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday morning, Sept. 18, less than 14 hours after the boat experienced an accident while docking Wednesday. During docking the Badger backed into its sister ship, the S.S. Spartan, which is moored nearby. The incident caused major damage to the Badger’s stern gate. Lake Michigan…

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