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First locally born baby of 2022 born Jan. 2. 

January 5, 2022

First locally born baby of 2022 born Jan. 2.  LUDINGTON — The first baby born in 2022 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was Ellis Lee Fitzpatrick. Ellis entered this world on January 2, at 8:47 a.m., weighing 8 pounds, 15 0unces., and measuring 22 1/4 inches. Ellis’ parents are Paige and Evan Fitzpatrick of Ludington, who are first-time parents. Paige…

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Obituary: Carl M. Dennison, 76, of Hart. 

January 4, 2022

Obituary: Carl M. Dennison, 76, of Hart.  On December 30, 2021, Jesus welcomed his new angel home, Carl M. Dennison, to be greeted by his precious granddaughter, Moira Claire Arney who preceded him in death on August 17, 2021. Carl was born April 15, 1945 in Lexington, Tennessee, to William and Sudie Dennison. He was their eighth child. He attended…

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Obituary: Barbary Taylor, 51, of Hart. 

January 4, 2022

Obituary: Barbary Taylor, 51, of Hart.  Barbara “Barbi” Kay Taylor, 51, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 2, 2022, at her home. She was born January 13, 1970, in Shelby, the daughter of Sidney and Barbara (Pider) Taylor. Barbi was a graduate of Whitehall High School class of 1989. She had worked as a cashier with Adventure EZ Mart…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.

January 4, 2022

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. This post may be updated. The following closings and cancellations have been reported: The scheduled Mason County Eastern junior varsity/varsity girls basketball game at MCE vs Elk Rapids scheduled for tonight is canceled. Shelby Public Schools: All after school practices and activities cancelled.   Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy…

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Obituary: Wayne Fessenden, 65, of Hesperia. 

January 4, 2022

Obituary: Wayne Fessenden, 65, of Hesperia.  Wayne Allen Fessenden, 65, of Hesperia, died on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born June 27, 1956, in Hart, the son of Clifford and Sylvia (Eitniear) Fessenden. Wayne was also known as the country music artist, Lefty Pines, in which he was inducted into the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame. Besides his…

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