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Obituary: Richard Collins Gregwer, 76, of Pentwater

September 11, 2026

Richard Collins Gregwer, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at age 76. He was born on Jan. 16, 1950, to Collins and Grace (Gebhardt) Gregwer in Hart. After graduating from Pentwater High School, Richard was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam. During his service, he was awarded two Purple Hearts…

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Recent death: Patricia Ann Ferwerda, 69, of Ludington

September 11, 2026

Patricia Ann Ferwerda, 69, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Ludington Woods Assisted Living.  She was born Jan. 8, 1957, in Grand Haven, the daughter of Joseph and Edith (Rose) Ferwerda. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 N. 72nd Avenue, Hart.  Interment will be…

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Employment: 911 Director

September 10, 2026

Mason-Oceana 911 has a vacancy for the position of 911 Director. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in 911 operations is preferred. To view the complete job posting, please visit our website at www.mason-oceana911.org and click on the flashing text. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to: Mason-Oceana 911 Attn:  Connie Blaauw 9160 N Oceana Dr Pentwater, MI  49449 or…

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DNR hunter appreciation events return this fall

September 9, 2026

Michigan hunters will again have an opportunity to meet with Department of Natural Resources staff, have harvested deer aged and pick up free hunting-related items during a series of hunter appreciation events this fall. The DNR will host events across the state on Monday, Sept. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.;…

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Recent births, published Sept. 8, 2026

September 8, 2026

The following birth has been reported: Ronald Leroy Monczunski, the son of Kari and Dylan Monczunski of Hesperia, was born on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. Cashton Edward Chase, the son of Mykaela Berumen and Clayton Chase of Walkerville, was born on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. MacKenzie David Quillen Jr., the son of Monique Wright and MacKenzie Quillen of Hart, was born on…

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