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Obituary: David Michael Fenner, 61, of Ludington

April 21, 2026

David Michael Fenner, 61, of Ludington, passed away Saturday April 18, 2026. He attended Ludington High School and went on to entertain many people in his sales jobs, at a gaming store he opened in the 1990s and as bartender for many years at The Alley Bar. For 21 years David shared his life with his beloved wife Julie (Foster)…

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Recent births, published April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026

The following births have been reported: Sage Ryuu Lenzo, the son of Jacqueline and Kyle Lenzo of Ludington, was born on Monday, April 20, 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 alerts for…

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Obituary: Dona Kay Gottwald, 92, of Ludington

April 21, 2026

Dona Kay Gottwald, 92, of Ludington, formerly of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Born April 4, 1934, in Tiffin, Ohio, Dona was the daughter of the late Cloyd Ernest and Mary Aleta (Eakin) Strauch. She graduated from Columbian High School, Class of 1952. On June 19, 1954, Dona married the love of her life, Raymond Charles…

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MCC teacher is finalist in ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’ contest

April 20, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School science teacher Brianna Wise is a finalist in Reader’s Digest’s “America’s Favorite Teacher” contest. The annual competition will award one educator a grand prize that includes $25,000, a trip to Hawaii and a school presentation by…

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Miss Ludington Area 2026 hosting online tutoring fundraiser

April 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — Miss Ludington Area 2026 Ashley McPike is hosting online tutoring sessions to benefit the Miss Michigan Scholarship Program. Conducted via Zoom, the sessions will offer assistance in algebra, geometry, calculus, SAT preparation and related subjects. The fundraiser is donation-based, with a suggested contribution of $25 per hour. Participants may email ashleymcpike.mao@gmail.com to schedule sessions or request additional information.…

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