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Lighthouse Keepers Association hires new director

January 11, 2023

Lighthouse Keepers Association hires new director LUDINGTON — Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA) has recently hired Jack Greve as its executive director. Greve most recently worked in southwest Michigan as executive director and curator of the North Berrien Historical Museum in Coloma. He was also a board member of the Paw Paw Lake Sailing Foundation.     “Growing up…

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Obituary: Joni Rood, 36, of Shelby

January 9, 2023

Obituary: Joni Rood, 36, of Shelby Joni Marie Rood, 36, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was born June 19, 1986 in Shelby, the daughter of Sharon Rood. Joni always had a flare for the dramatic and was a very intelligent, creative person having earned a master’s degree in psychology.  She loved children and all animals, especially…

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Closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022

December 22, 2022

Closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 If you have a closing or cancellation to report, do not post it in the social media comments or send it by private message. Please only email it to editor@mediagroup31.com.  The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022: Mason County Senior Meals will not be making deliveries.…

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Obituary: Naydene Lipps, 75, of Hart

December 22, 2022

Obituary: Naydene Lipps, 75, of Hart Naydene Bernardette Lipps, 75, of Hart, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, December 17, 2022.  She was born on October 2, 1947, in Hart. Naydene retired from Alcoa/Howmet and then served ice cream to her community in her small business, Hart Dairy Delight. Naydene was dedicated to being a wife, mother, sister,…

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Obituary: Yvonne Brown, 90, of Pentwater

December 22, 2022

Obituary: Yvonne Brown, 90, of Pentwater Yvonne D. Brown, 90, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born August 20, 1932, in Shelby, the daughter of Arthur and Grace (Tower) Ash. Yvonne was a graduate of Shelby High School and furthered her education at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, earning her registered nurse degree. She was a…

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