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Recent birth, published Oct. 16, 2026

October 16, 2026

The following birth has been reported: Miley Kathryn Howard, the daughter of Jayme and Matthew McCrary-Howard of Pentwater, was born on Friday, October 16, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births   __________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason County…

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Obituary: Carolee Ann Youngstrom, 95, of Hart

October 14, 2026

Carolee Ann Youngstrom, 95, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Grand Rapids. Born July 4, 1931, to Carrie and Andy Reames, one of seven daughters. Carolee graduated from Hart High School, class of 1949, then became a legal secretary. She went on to work as an office manager at Oceana County Mental Health until retirement. Carolee married Ervin…

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Obituary: Arthur Russell Lunn, 97, of Hart

October 12, 2026

Arthur Russell Lunn, 97, of Hart, formerly of Livonia, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 11, 1929, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, the son of Herbert and Emily (Bradley) Lunn. Russ attended the University of Alabama as an Air Force ROTC cadet and graduated with a degree in accounting in…

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Recent death: Robert Lewis Schultz, 79, of Pentwater

October 12, 2026

Robert Lewis Schultz, 79, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 11, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at noon, at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…

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West Shore Bank earns 5-star rating from BauerFinancial

October 9, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has earned BauerFinancial Inc.’s highest rating of 5-Star Superior, recognizing the bank’s financial strength and stability. BauerFinancial, based in Coral Gables, Fla., has analyzed and rated the nation’s banks since 1983. Its ratings evaluate financial indicators including capital, asset quality and liquidity. West Shore Bank earned the firm’s highest rating for the most recent quarter,…

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