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Obituary: Earl William Standish Jr., 70, of Ludington

March 30, 2026

Earl William Standish Jr., 70, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 5, 1955, in Ludington, the son of the late Florence Maxine (Bailey) Standish and Earl William Standish Sr. He graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1973. On July 17, 1976, he married Kathleen Ann McClure. They…

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Recent death: Carolyn S. McVicker, 69, of Fountain

March 30, 2026

Carolyn S. McVicker, 69, of Fountain, died on Friday, March 27, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths 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 __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP…

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Radiant Church expands into Oceana County with Hart campus

March 27, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART — There is a strong sense of redemption at Hart’s newest place of Christian worship. Located at 314 S. State St., Radiant Church held its first services last Sunday, drawing two packed gatherings. A total of 399 people attended the church, an extension of Radiant Church in Ludington. While hearts and souls will be renewed…

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Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights family support, safety initiatives

March 27, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center is joining communities across the country this April to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. Observed nationally through Prevent Child Abuse America and in Michigan through Children Trust Michigan, the month is dedicated to educating adults about child safety while also highlighting the importance of strong families and supportive communities. The blue pinwheel,…

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Memorial service sheduled for Edward Alan VandenBerg, 90, of Ludington

March 27, 2026

Edward Alan VandenBerg, 90, of Ludington, formerly Kalamazoo, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the American Legion Post #76, in Ludington, from 2pm-4pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. See Mr. VandenBerg’s obituary here.   Arrangements by Grace…

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