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Obituary: Dean Devoie Lasley, 83, of Ludington

July 8, 2026

Dean Devoie Lasley, 83, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital following a brief illness. For more than 50 years, Dean was a respected fixture in the Ludington community as the owner of Dean’s Auto Body. Known for his exceptional craftsmanship, honesty, and willingness to help others, he repaired thousands of vehicles over…

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Obituary: David LeRoy Lilleberg, 90, of Custer

July 8, 2026

David LeRoy Lilleberg, 90, of Custer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 in his home with his wife, Edith, by his side. David was born to the late Naomi (Courser) and Clarence Lilleberg. He was raised by his grandmother, Eunice Carlson, who all preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Jack, Daniel…

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A return to the firehouse rekindles memories of service

July 7, 2026

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP writer LUDINGTON — Having worked on several articles about the Mason County Sheriff’s Office over the past year, I found myself thinking that I needed to do one on the Ludington Fire Department. Public service has been a part of my life for many years in one form or another. My earliest memories are of joining…

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Prime returns to Ludington for another Oxy shipment

July 7, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Norwegian-flagged tanker Prime returned to the Port of Ludington Tuesday, July 7, delivering another shipment of calcium chloride to the OxyChem plant on Pere Marquette Lake. The vessel arrived at about 8 a.m., escorted by the tug Sarah Andrie, and…

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South Rath Avenue to close Tuesday for contractor work

July 7, 2026

LUDINGTON — Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should expect a temporary road closure on South Rath Avenue today, Tuesday, July 7, as a private contractor performs work in the area. According to the City of Ludington, South Rath Avenue between Ludington Avenue and Loomis Street will be closed to through traffic from approximately 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the project.…

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