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Obituary: Janis Arlene Compeau, 69, of Ludington

February 20, 2025

Janis Arlene Compeau of Ludington, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. A beloved grandmother “Ahma”, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, she will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to spend time in her presence. Janis graduated from Ludington High School in 1973 and went on to receive degrees in accounting and marketing/management. Often found on a warm sandy…

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Obituary: Charles “Charlie” Levern Dewyer, 66, of Custer

February 20, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Levern Dewyer, 66, passed away on February 17, 2025 at his home in Custer. Born on June 13, 1958, in Ludington, Charlie was a cherished member of his community and a beloved figure among his family and friends. Charlie graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1977 and dedicated much of his career to the City of…

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Obituary: Garth Roger Beebe, 93

February 20, 2025

Garth Roger Beebe, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, February 17, 2025. Garth was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 5, 1931, to Perry and Myrtle Beebe. He was a Michigan State Police trooper for 25 years. He loved spending time with his family, working outdoors, fishing, watching NASCAR, and eating “The Larsen Girls’” sweet corn…

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MCE student dies in US 10 crash

February 19, 2025

THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED, 7:25 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20. CUSTER — A 17-year-old Mason County Eastern High School student died following a two vehicle crash on US 10 and Main Street, in front of the school, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 11:59 a.m. The school posted a notification on its Facebook page…

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Men Who Care of Mason County donates to Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center

February 19, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Men Who Care of Mason County presented its inaugural donation of $2,750 today to Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center.  The group held its first quarterly meeting on Feb. 4. During the meeting attendees placed nominations of a Mason County charitable organization in a hat and three were randomly selected. Then, the attendee who…

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