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Recent births, published June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026

The following births have been reported: Ember Rey Marcellus, the daughter of Dominique Jones and Drew Marcellus of Manistee, was born on Saturday, May 30, 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…

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Employment: School Bus Dispatcher

June 1, 2026

METS School Bus Dispatcher Job summary: Coordinate daily operations of school buses. Schedule bus driver shifts and monitor driver availability. Utilize software programs as directed. Represent the district in a professional and respectful manner. Fill in as needed driving but routes when needed. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in transportation dispatching or a related field. Knowledge of school transportation regulations and…

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Memorial service for Pamela Jo Beal is June 13

June 1, 2026

A memorial service for Pamela Jo Beal will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, 309 S. Washington Avenue, Ludington. A receiving of friends will begin at 3 p.m. with Pastor Ethan Abrose leading services beginning at 4:30 p.m. Pamela Jo Beal, 87, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, March 25,…

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Prime makes another visit to Port of Ludington

May 31, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Norwegian-flagged tanker Prime returned to the Port of Ludington Sunday afternoon, making another visit to the OxyChem plant on Pere Marquette Lake. The vessel arrived about 1 p.m., escorted by the tug…

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Historic tugboats aid south breakwater repairs in Manistee

May 31, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The historic U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tugboats Racine and Kenosha continue their work in Manistee Harbor, where crews are now focused on stone placement and rehabilitation efforts along the south breakwater as…

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