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Obituary: Deborah Diane Kaminski, 72, of Fountain

October 13, 2025

Deborah Diane (Shoup) Kaminski, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on February 27, 1953, she lived a life full of love, laughter, and unfaltering strength. Deb shared a beautiful 54-year marriage with her husband, Floyd, filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. She was known for her kindness,…

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Recent death: Steven Scott Thorne, 63, of Ludington

October 13, 2025

  Steven Scott Thorne, 63, of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, 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…

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Working on the Badger: Keepers of the Legacy, Capt. Ed Wiltse, ship’s master

October 11, 2025

Part 6 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Bernard “Bunny” Robertson, Bjoruin “Lindy” Johnson, Ernest Barth, John Bissell, Bruce Masse, Gregg Anderson, Dean Hobbs, Kevin Fitch. Those are just some of the men who have been the masters of the S.S. Badger, the last of a long line of car ferries based out of Ludington. In 2023, another captain joined…

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VIDEO: MCC Marching Band has successful week of competition

October 11, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Marching Band has had a successful week of competition earning high ratings. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the band performed at the Michigan Band and Orchestra Association district marching band competition at Big Rapids High School, earning a…

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Senior centers receive grant for digital tablets

October 11, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County’s four senior activities centers now have digital tablets available for seniors to use for internet access and other online activities. The new tablets are courtesy of a grant from the Ludington Rotary Club. Seniors will be able to use the devices at the senior centers. The local Rotary club provided a grant of up to $5,000,…

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