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Recent births, posted April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024

Kahlani Mae Gutierrez, the daughter of Melissa Gutierrez and Javier Gutierrez-Darios of Ludington, was born on Monday, April 15, 2024. Illiana Rosa Solis, the daughter of Brittany Lara and Basilio Solis, Jr. of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Receive…

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Community Foundation announces recent grant recipients

April 15, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County and the Mason County Youth Advisory Council recently awarded more than $95,000 in new grants to community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. The Community Foundation for Mason County awarded a total of $90,884 to local nonprofits through its spring competitive application process. A total of $88,884 in grants was provided with support from Field of Interest Funds and Funds for the Community, and…

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Chamber launches business mentoring program

April 15, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County is starting a new program, the Momentum Accelerator Program, a free and confidential business mentoring program now available for entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking advice and guidance to start or expand a business and to help them succeed. The Chamber’s network of volunteer mentors are experienced business professionals offering a wealth…

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Recent births, posted April 15, 2024

April 15, 2024

Benson Justin Papes, the son of Kerri and Justin Papes of Free Soil, was born on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Emery Elizabeth Hudson, the daughter of Andrea Froncek-Sievert and Sandin Hudson of Manistee, was born on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Receive daily…

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Obituary: Fayetta Dawn Griffith, 89, of Custer

April 15, 2024

Fayetta Dawn Griffith, 89, of Custer passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 with her husband of 72 years, and her son and daughter by her side.  Fayetta was born on August 14, 1934 on the family homestead in Fountain, the daughter of Marion and Viola (Hughes) Cormany.  Her father tragically died when she was only 18 months old, and after her…

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