By Joan Young, Contributing Writer The other day, I was relating to a friend the joys and woes of finding a number of creatures in and near my house, and she comfortingly reminded me that life is full of little animals. Indeed! For example, on the day in question, my kitchen counters were overrun with the little black “sugar ants.”…
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.…
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…
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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