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Obituary: Karl William Schmiege, 79, of Ludington

February 21, 2025

Karl William Schmiege, 79, went to heaven on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born July 8, 1945, in Saginaw, to Lorenz and Ruth (Waidelich) Schmiege. He attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School and graduated from Michigan Lutheran Seminary in 1963. He went to Delta College and RETS Electrical School. He went to work for Michigan Bell in Saginaw in 1973.…

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Obituary: George Allen Bray, 71, of Ludington

February 21, 2025

George Allen Bray, 71, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Born on December 17, 1953, in Ludington, he was the son of the late Joseph and Vivian Bray. George was a lifelong resident of his birthplace, where he forged a life marked by hard work, family devotion, and an unwavering love for the great outdoors. After graduating…

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Employment: Elementary School Principal

February 21, 2025

Employment: Elementary School Principal This is a paid posting. Posted until March 10, 2025

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Sheriff, village president: State had committed to reducing US 10 speed in Custer last year

February 20, 2025

Village Council to hold town meeting March 3 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — The traffic death of a 17-year-old Mason County Eastern student Wednesday in the village of Custer has many people naturally shaken and upset. But, some local officials are asking why the state hasn’t slowed the speed down on US 10 like it promised. Custer Village President…

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Family AfFAIR scheduled for March 15

February 20, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The 33rd annual Family AfFAIR will be held on Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free event is open to anyone; children must be accompanied by an adult. This year’s theme is: “There’s a superhero in all of us, just have courage to put on the cape!” Every…

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