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Recent births, published May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Mary-Grace Marie Beetz, the daughter of Lacie Schaefer and Ethan Beetz of Ludington, was born on Monday, May 5, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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Employment: Custodian/Maintenance

May 6, 2025

Employment: Custodian/Maintenance West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Custodian/Maintenance. High School diploma and at least 6 months of custodial experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…

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Sunken boat salvaged from Pere Marquette Lake

May 5, 2025

MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. This article was updated on May 6. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Salvage crews recovered a sunken commercial fishing boat today in Pere Marquette Lake near Thompson Marina. Ludington Police Department reported the vessel…

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Michigan Irish Music Festival line-up announced

May 5, 2025

MUSKEGON — The Michigan Irish Music Festival, presented by Family Financial Credit Union, has announced its lineup for 2025. The festival will be held Sept. 11-14 at Heritage Landing. This year’s list of artists features Skerryvore, Socks in the Frying Pan, Lúnasa, Old Blind Dogs, Goitse, and Seamus Kennedy. Skerryvore is a Scottish band that blends traditional folk with contemporary influences, creating a sound that is both epic…

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Obituary: Daniel James Tanis, 74, of Ludington

May 5, 2025

Daniel James Tanis, 74, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dan was born on June 24, 1950, to Burton and Mary Jane (Collins) Tanis.  He was raised in Hamlin Township with his older brother Robert and their cousins Sharon, Linda, and Pat, who were more like sisters. On his 15th birthday in 1965 he received his little…

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