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Obituary: George ‘Larry’ Martin Jr., 76, of Ludington

December 11, 2025

George Lawrence “Larry” Martin Jr., 76, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Born on April 22, 1949, in Ludington, he was the cherished son of the late Archie and Freada Ladere. Larry graduated from Ludington High School and went on to become the respected owner and operator of Creative Canvas, a business well-known in the community for…

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Library to host teen hot cocoa bar and stocking decorating

December 11, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District and Staircase Youth Services will host a hot cocoa bar and stocking decorating for teens on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The event will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Rotary Room of the Ludington library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The event is free and intended for kids in grades six through 12.…

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Recent death: Cindy Lou Fris, 68, of Muskegon

December 11, 2025

Cindy Lou Fris, 68, of Muskegon, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 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 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…

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Capt. John Stewart was first skipper of the Ludington fleet 150 years ago

December 10, 2025

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Masters of the PM Steamers  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Dec. 1, 1874, the Flint & Pere Marquette Railway reached Ludington. The intent of the railroad, which began in Flint and terminated in Ludington, was because of its location along the eastern…

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MCC esports team makes state Final Four

December 10, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. EAST LANSING — The Mason County Central esports team, the Omega Spartans Mario Kart team, advanced to the Final Four in state championships held last weekend at Michigan State University.  The team lost to eventual state runner up, No. 1-ranked Novi. “The Novi…

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