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Pentwater Historical Society to expand museum

November 12, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER — Pentwater Historical Society has plans for a $1.5 million expansion of its museum at 85 S. Rutledge St. The museum has been located in the former First Baptist Chuch Building, built in 1894, for the past five years, according to Bob French, vice president of the society’s board of directors. The expansion plans call…

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Employment: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Temporary

November 12, 2025

Employment: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Temporary Full Time, licensed (COTA/L) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a TEMPORARY Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L). Michigan Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/License required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W.…

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Armistice Day Storm of 1940 took the lives of 64 sailors, sank 3 ships

November 11, 2025

Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, memorial services and observations were held throughout the…

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Obituary: Avery Wilson, 87, of Mears

November 10, 2025

Avery Wilson, 87, of Mears, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was born June 8, 1938, in Antrim County, the son of Gilman and Jessie (Colwell) Wilson. Avery was the youngest of eight children, and was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Avery moved to Walkerville and attended Walkerville School and later transferred to Hart High…

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Obituary: Geronimo Castillo Palacios, 80, of Hart

November 6, 2025

Geronimo Castillo Palacios, 80, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born November 17, 1944, in Doctor Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the son of Jesus Castillo and Juanita Palacios Castillo. Geronimo was a loving family man and friend. He formerly pastored at his home church, Asamblea Apostolica in New Era, and was a devout servant of the…

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