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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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Legal Notice: Michael Nickelson

January 30, 2026

Legal Notice: Michael Nickelson State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Michael Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS will be conducted by the court on Feb. 26, 2026 to Feb. 27, 2026 at 1 p.m. in the Mason County Courthouse, 304 E.…

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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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