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Obituary: Lawrence Winterhalter, Jr., 48, of New Era.

November 26, 2021

Obituary: Lawrence Winterhalter, Jr., 48, of New Era. Lawrence G. “Larry” Winterhalter Jr., 48, of New Era, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.  He was born January 5, 1973 in Grand Rapids to Lawrence G. Winterhalter and Jeanette “Betty”  (Bowen) Winterhalter. Larry was raised in Newaygo and Missouri. The family returned to Michigan and Larry graduated from Shelby High…

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Recent births, posted Nov. 24, 2021.

November 24, 2021

Recent births, posted Nov. 24, 2021. The following births have been reported: Natalya Isabel Martinez, the daughter of Maria and Baldemar Martinez, Jr., of Shelby, was born on Monday, November 22, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…

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Obituary: Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater.

November 22, 2021

Obituary: Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater. Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Marian was born on December 15, 1929 in Ludington, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Schott) Petersen. She was married to Carl L. Peterson on July 20, 1954. Marian worked at Star Watch Case, Telephone Company, and Pentwater Public Schools as an…

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Obituary: James Beggs, 62, of Hart. 

November 22, 2021

Obituary: James Beggs, 62, of Hart.  James Lee Beggs, 62, of Hart, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, in Grand Rapids, following a short illness.  Jim was born on July 9, 1959, to the late Loren Beggs and Carol (Beggs) Ruster in Shelby.  He was well-known, loved and respected by all.  Jim graduated from Hart High School and also…

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All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster. 

November 22, 2021

All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster.  The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson boosters for all adults who have already received their primary COVID-19 vaccines.  The notice came jointly in a press release by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and District Health Department #10…

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