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Former Oceana man charged with murder of infant in Ludington. 

September 1, 2021

Former Oceana man charged with murder of infant in Ludington.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A former Ludington and New Era resident has been charged with murdering an infant in the City of Ludington. Craig David Overla, 36, was recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court with three felony counts including open murder, felony murder, and first degree…

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Obituary: Ernest Lattin, 89, of Hesperia. 

September 1, 2021

Obituary: Ernest Lattin, 89, of Hesperia.  Ernest Edwin Lattin, a lifelong resident of Oceana County, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at the age of 89. He was born October 11, 1931, in Hesperia, the son of Otto and Mary (McGill) Lattin.  Ernie proudly served his country in the US Army, was a veteran of the Korean War, and was…

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Obituary: Liesa Davila, 52, of Scottville.

August 31, 2021

Obituary: Liesa Davila, 52, of Scottville. Liesa Kay Davila, 52, of Scottville, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was born October 30, 1968, in Detroit, the daughter of Joe and Linda (Jeffries) Davila. Liesa was a free spirit who loved nature, crystals and rocks, and caring for her plants. She also enjoyed crafting with metals, soaps, glass, and anything…

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Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant app letters of interest deadline set.

August 30, 2021

Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant app letters of interest deadline set. The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is now accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its local service area for the fall grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by Oct. 1, 2021. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then…

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Obituary: Galen “Bill” Dunn, 89, of Hart. 

August 30, 2021

Obituary: Galen “Bill” Dunn, 89, of Hart.  Galen Rex “Bill” Dunn, 89, of Hart, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at his home. He was born October 27, 1931, in Hancock County, Kentucky, the son of James and Lillian (Johnson) Dunn. Bill served his country in the US Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a…

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