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Obituary: Hugh Ruggero, 69, of Ludington

August 15, 2025

Hugh “Hughie” Martin Ruggero, 69, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Hugh was born June 7, 1956, in Detroit, the son of the late Samuel and Sara (Adams) Ruggero. On September 18, 1976, Hugh married Kathy Ann Bolter and they shared over 48 years together. Being a jack-of-all-trades, Hugh wore many different hats.…

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Recent death: Zeferino Villanueva Jr., 55, of Pentwater

August 15, 2025

  Please note that the visitation times have changed. Zeferino Villanueva Jr., 55, of Pentwater, died on Friday, August 15, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at 4 p.m. at Center Riverton…

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Obituary: Kara Michelle Smedley

August 15, 2025

On Friday, August 8, 2025, the world lost the most incredible woman, Kara Michelle Smedley. She will be loved and remembered forever as the wild, witty, tough-as-nails person she was. With a love for adventure, a devotion to raising her children well, a passion for riding her Harley in the mountains, and an incredible ability to make the best out…

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Employment: Bus Driver, MCC Schools

August 15, 2025

Employment: Bus Driver, MCC Schools Mason County Central School District/METS as an opening for a Bus Driver. $500 sign-on bonus 4.58 hours per day at $18.75 per hour. 180 days per year; 20 paid days off. Paid training! Call 231-757-3711 or click here. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 31, 2025. 

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Employment: Student Aide Positions, Ludington Area School District

August 15, 2025

Employment: Student Aide Positions, Ludington Area School District Ludington Area School District has the following Student Aide positions available: Ludington Elementary School Student Aide (LES7) – 6 hours per school day: Title 4 hours. The job requires the individual be Highly Qualified. Work with staff to plan and facilitate literacy interventions for small groups of students according to literacy intervention…

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