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Governor announces Michigan Maritime Strategy

January 30, 2026

LANSING — Earlier this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Maritime Strategy, a first-of-its-kind, 10-year-plan designed to unlock economic growth and create good-paying jobs across Michigan’s multi-billion-dollar maritime industry. The strategy provides a clear roadmap for attracting new investments, fostering innovation, and strengthening Michigan’s water-based economy all while protecting the precious natural resources that define the Great Lakes State. “Michigan is prepared to lead the future of maritime innovation while protecting the waters…

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WSCC series topic to cover farm labor

January 30, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. MANISTEE — West Shore Community College’s HumanKind Series continues this winter with “Did You Guys Eat?”, an award-winning documentary and community conversation exploring the unseen labor and lived realities behind the food on our tables. The free event will take place Saturday, Feb. 7,…

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Obituary: Linda Carol Ayers, 86, of Ludington

January 30, 2026

Linda Carol (Brown) Ayers, 86, went to her eternal home in heaven on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Linda was born on April 13, 1939, in Durand. Except for a few years spent living out of state, Michigan was always her home and held her heart. Over the years, she lived in Durand, Cadillac, Flint, Ludington, and most recently Hart, where…

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Obituary: Marilyn Jane (Wetmore) Olmstead, 97 of Ludington

January 30, 2026

Marilyn Jane (Wetmore) Olmstead, 97, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. Born on April 1, 1928, in Highland Park, Marilyn was the daughter of the late William F. and Dorothy M. (Brown) Wetmore. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor of arts degree. She married the love of her life, Robert Chandler Olmstead, on…

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Obituary: Dixie Lee Bogvad, 88, of Ludington

January 30, 2026

  Dixie Lee Bogvad, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday January 29, 2026. She graduated from Scottville High School. On December 12, 1953, Dixie married Dale A. Bogvad and they shared 44 years together before Dale’s passing in 1997. Dixie was a cherished member of the First Methodist Church of Scottville. She is survived by her daughters Doreen (John…

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