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Obituary: Jeffrey Rittenhouse, 59, of Ludington

March 20, 2024

Jeffrey Kurt Rittenhouse, 59, of Ludington passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Jeff was born May 9, 1964, in Ludington, the oldest child of Kurt and Ellen (Myers) Rittenhouse. He graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1983. He was a high school wrestler, and always had a love of bowling. He was especially proud of his…

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Obituary: Joshua VandenHeuvel, 40, of Scottville

March 20, 2024

Joshua VandenHeuvel, 40, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  He was born February 7, 1984, in San Diego, California to Sharon Renee Curtis and Kurt James VandenHeuvel. He graduated in 2003 while living in Foley, Alabama. Josh later moved back to Michigan to be closer to family.   In his free time he loved horticulture, gaming, the outdoors…

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Recent births, posted March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024

Aria Rose Mendez, the daughter of Jada Ray and Devin Mendez of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Help us to keep posting birth announcements. Support local journalism.  Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month We hope…

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March 20, 2024
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Prosecutor will not seek additional term

March 19, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink will not serve a second term. Kreinbrink, who was elected in 2019, sent an email to various county court employees, county employees, and private practice attorneys on Jan. 30 announcing that she will not be seeking re-election. MCP obtained the email through the Michigan Freedom of Information Act…

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