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Obituary: Dixie Murawa, 86, of Ludington

September 27, 2024

Dixie Lee Murawa, 86, of Ludington, formerly of Lyons, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024. Dixie was born on May 11, 1938, the daughter of the late Otto and Elonore (Lindsey) Horrocks. In 1956, she graduated from Lyons High School. Shortly after high school, on June 30, 1956, she married James Murawa. Dixie worked for the State of Michigan…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 27, 2024

September 27, 2024

Colson Archer Tighe, the son of Breanna and Andrew Tighe of Manistee, was born on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Baker Steven Gannon, the son of Elizabeth and Conor Gannon of Ludington, was born on Friday, September 27, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News…

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Branch Township to celebrate opening of new municipal building

September 26, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The residents of Branch Township and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to visit the new township municipal building in two open houses scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. The newly constructed 80-foot by 100-foot framed building is being mostly…

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Jaycees Mini Golf charity recipients announced

September 25, 2024

LUDINGTON — Recipients of the Ludington Area Jaycees 2024 Mini Golf Charity Mondays gathered at the Stearns Park mini golf course Monday, Sept. 23 where they were each presented checks as a result of the funds raised on Mondays throughout the summer. The organizations were awarded 30 percent of the funds raised on that particular charity day. Checks presented totaled…

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Goodrich appointed Rural Fire Authority administrator

September 25, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Dale Goodrich has been hired as the new administrator of the Mason County Rural Fire Authority. Goodrich, a retired Michigan State Police trooper, previously served as chairman of the fire authority’s board. He has served for seven years as the representative of Grant, Free Soil, Meade and Victory townships, and the Village of Free…

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