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Obituary: Katie (Murphy) Copenhaver, 44, of Muskegon, formerly of Ludington

December 1, 2025

Katie Lynn (Murphy) Copenhaver, 44, of Muskegon, formerly of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday. November 27, 2025, due to complications from blood clots following a recent foot surgery. Her passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who loved her. Born on April 23, 1981, in Ludington, Katie was the first daughter of Thomas and Beverly Murphy.…

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Obituary: Joan Frances Edwards, 84, of Custer

December 1, 2025

Joan Frances Edwards, 84, of Custer passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 29, 2025 with her family by her side.  Joan was born on September 29, 1941 in Ludington, the daughter of Harry and Mary (Wing) Whitaker and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1959.  On July 11, 1959 she married the love of…

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Corewell Health volunteers to hold Merry Market holiday sale

December 1, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Volunteer Board is hosting its second annual Merry Market sale on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Medical Office Building lobby at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. The sale will include holiday and hostess gifts and decor, children’s gifts, boxed chocolates and candy and many other items. Proceeds of…

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Nov. 1966 storm killed 28 crew members of the Daniel J. Morrell; grounded the City of Midland

November 29, 2025

Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1966, a storm struck the Great…

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Office Gallihugh: Coach Cop

November 29, 2025

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — To date, this series has featured the five deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office who serve as school resource officers. Today, we will feature Ludington Police Officer Conor Gallihugh who serves as the school resource officer for Ludington High School and OJ DeJonge Middle School. Finishing this series with a feature…

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