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Obituary: George August Grymonprez, 74, of Pentwater

January 30, 2025

George August Grymonprez, 74, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home. He was born September 28, 1950, in Yale, Mich., the son of George and Blanche Evelyn (Taylor) Grymonprez. George was a graduate of Yale High School, and worked various jobs throughout his life, but most notable was his employment as a bus driver for the…

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Obituary: Mark James Mandarano, 48, of Mears

January 29, 2025

Mark James Mandarano, 48, of Mears, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at his home. Mark, or as everyone knew him, Markus; some even had the amazing opportunity to call him Dad. He was the best dad, friend, and boyfriend. Mark accomplished many things but these are all things he did best. Mark’s life began in Hart, on February 20,…

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Obituary: Larry Hetland, 68, of Shelby

January 29, 2025

Larry Ivan Hetland, 68, of Shelby, also affectionately known as ‘Het,’ passed away Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born May 13, 1956, in Hart, the son of Willard and Norma (Peterson) Hetland. Larry joined the United States Marine Corps in 1973, and was a proud veteran. Following his military service, he was a skilled crane and heavy equipment operator;…

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VanderWall elected to House leadership position

January 28, 2025

LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) has been elected to serve as an associate speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House of Representatives for the 2025-26 legislative session.  “I am honored to be selected by my peers to assume this leadership role,” VanderWall said. “I look forward to continuing to work alongside them to advance policies that matter to…

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Obituary: Barton Mansfield Zachrich, 75, of Pentwater

January 28, 2025

Barton Mansfield Zachrich, 75, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 26. He was born on Feb. 8, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Alvin and Roberta (Mansfield) Zachrich. The Zachrich family soon moved to Michigan, where Bart lived for most of his life. He spent some of his happiest times in childhood at the family cottage on…

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