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Recent births, published May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026

The following births have been reported: Everlee Jaine Martin, the daughter of Alyssa Wolever-Newcom and Christopher Martin of Walhalla, was born on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births   __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news…

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Obituary: James Gaylord Parker, 85, of Ludington

May 7, 2026

James “Jim” Gaylord Parker, 85, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. He was born Nov. 17, 1940, in Hart, the son of Gaylord and Ellen (Everson) Parker. Jim graduated from Ludington High School. Afterwards he served in the U.S. Army. Jim was a life-long dairy and beef farmer who truly loved working on…

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Employment: Custer Village Clerk

May 7, 2026

Employment: Custer Village Clerk The Village Council is currently seeking a qualified and dedicated individual to serve as our next Village Clerk. Applicants do NOT need to reside within the Village limits. This important role is responsible for maintaining official records, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, managing public communications, and supporting the day-to-day administrative operations of the village. The ideal…

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Riverton Fire Department Pancake Breakast is Saturday

May 6, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Riverton Fire Department will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 9 from 7 a.m. to noon at Riverton Township Hall, 2122 W. Hawley Rd. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department with proceeds helping to offset costs not covered by the Mason County Rural Authority’s millage. Cost…

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Fire destroys Eden Township building

May 6, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief EDEN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a pole barn in the 600 block of East Wilson Road, between Scottville and Darr roads, Wednesday afternoon. Three fire departments were dispatched the fire at 12:29 p.m. Upon arrival, the firefighters found the structure fully engulfed in flames. Mason County Rural Fire Authority units included Scottville, Riverton, and Custer. Other…

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