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Obituary: Shirley Bernice Klinefelter, 98, of Custer

December 22, 2025

Shirley Bernice Klinefelter, 98, of Custer, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Born February 12, 1927, in St. Clair Shores, Shirley was the daughter of the late Edward Louis and Viola Elizabeth (Champin) Forton. She attended St. Clair Shores High School. Shirley worked in housekeeping at Baywood Nursing Home in Ludington before retiring in 1992. She led a…

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Recent death: Otto Kurt Heimann, 70, of Hart

December 22, 2025

Otto Kurt Heimann, 70, of Hart, died on Saturday, December 20, 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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Detroit inspects the Pere Marquette 17

December 21, 2025

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: I think one my favorite things about researching and writing about local history is solving mysteries. The photograph accompanying this story is a perfect example. This photo gives out a lot of information and the photographer…

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Plans underway to dry dock City of Milwaukee museum ship

December 21, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The Society for the Preservation of the SS City of Milwaukee and USCGC Acacia recently announced its plans to place the historic SS City of Milwaukee into dry dock for inspection and repairs by launching a $1 million fundraiser. “As historic ships age, they require increasing levels of care to remain safe and stable,”…

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Varsity Girls Wrestling: MCC’s Wilson places sixth at Meert invite

December 21, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  PLAINWELL — Mason County Central junior wrestler Raelyn Wilson,,  placed sixth in the 135 weight class at the Meert invitational on Saturday, Dec. 21.  She defeated Lily Keech of Wayland, Alessa Alber of Cedar…

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