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Obituary: Ruth Ann Donald, 79, of Free Soil

May 27, 2025

Ruth Ann Donald, 79, of Free Soil, passed peacefully Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on June 17, 1945 in Howell, the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Kashich) Zarkovich. Ruth walked down the aisle at graduation with her high school sweetheart in 1963 and then, again they walked together to…

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Obituary: Helen Gladys Larson, 93, of Ludington

May 27, 2025

Helen Gladys Larson, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Helen was born on January 14, 1932, in Custer Township. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Hilda (Knudsen) Mortensen. She was a 1950 graduate of Ludington High School. On July 19, 1952, she married Earl Larson who preceded her in death in 1995. Helen…

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Employment: Bus Driver

May 27, 2025

Employment: Bus Driver West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. Must meet school bus driver state certification requirements. To view a complete job posting, visit our website at www.wsesd.orgĀ  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 West US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org…

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Obituary: Judee Ellen Larsen, 82, of Scottville

May 27, 2025

Judee Ellen Larsen (Vanden Heuvel), 82, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home in Scottville. Born on July 5, 1942, in Hart, she was a cherished figure in her community and a beacon of joy and kindness to all who knew her. Judee attended Hart High School, graduating in the class of…

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Remembering

May 26, 2025

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Custer VFW Gold Bar Post 5096 honored fallen soldiers and sailors Monday with four services. The morning began with a service at Mason County Central High School in Scottville, then Riverside Cemetery in Custer Township, Maple Grove Cemetery in Free Soil Township and concluded at the Michigan State Police Trooper…

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