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Obituary: Alan David Thurston, 47, of Hesperia

August 21, 2025

Alan David Thurston, 47, of Hesperia, formerly of Howard City, gained his wings on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on April 6, 1978, in Grand Rapids, to David Henry Thurston and Margaret Ellen (Mays) Thurston. Alan and Kady met in May of 2014, and together they welcomed their two beautiful daughters in…

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Employment Opportunity: Electrical Inspector, Mason County

August 20, 2025

Employment Opportunity: Electrical Inspector, Mason County Mason County is seeking an independent contractor to provide Electrical Inspection services. The contractor will be responsible for electrical inspections, plan review, and enforcement of electrical codes. This contractor must have excellent communication skills and a desire to work with the public. A minimum of two years experience as a licensed journey worker or…

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Recent death: Judge John R. Carney Jr., 78, of Ludington

August 19, 2025

Judge John R. Carney Jr., 78, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…

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Employment: Special Education Supervisor

August 19, 2025

Employment: Special Education Supervisor   West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Supervisor. Master’s degree; Full approval in at least one (1) area of special education; three (3) years experience in special education; must be able to satisfy R340.1772 of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education for Supervisor of Special Education Approval. To…

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Death notice: Michael (Mike) Jewett, 69, formerly of Pentwater

August 18, 2025

Michael (Mike) Jewett, 69, formerly of Pentwater, lost his long battle with that damn cancer on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. A celebration of life will be held August 23, 2025 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Walicki Woods, 3455 N Stiles Road Ludington (Riverton Township). Please grab your chair, your choice of beverage and join his family and friends in…

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