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LHS inducts 54 into National Honor Society

March 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington High School inducted 54 students into the National Honor Society during a ceremony held Tuesday, March 17, at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The induction ceremony marked the 71st National Honor Society class at Ludington High School. The school’s NHS chapter, known as the Anna Miller Chapter, was established in 1955. The ceremony included opening remarks and the Pledge…

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MCC Middle School Second Trimester Honor Roll

March 20, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students have been named to the 2025-2026 second trimester A/B Honor Roll: Sixth Grade: Avery AnesMilo BeemerKamden Benson-CarneyBocephus BredernitzIsaac…

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Ludington jazz ensemble earns top honors at state festival

March 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Jazz Ensemble earned the highest possible rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) State Jazz Festival, receiving straight Division I ratings from all four adjudicators. The festival was held March 18 at Sanford Meridian High School…

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Scottville commission to consider city manager contract, DDA resignation

March 20, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission will consider a proposed employment agreement with the city manager and the resignation of a Downtown Development Authority leader when it meets Monday. The…

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Ludington City Council to consider clean energy program, training contract

March 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will consider establishing a new clean energy financing program and approving a multi-year employee training contract when it meets Monday, March 23, the city’s…

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79th District Court arraignments, published March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Tex Howard Bebee, 40, delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Offense date: March 6, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police Department…

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Police news, published March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, March 19, 2026:…

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Amber Township board to consider road projects, franchise agreements

March 20, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees will consider road construction projects, utility franchise agreements and ordinance updates when it meets Monday. The board will meet at 6:30…

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Conservation district seeking public input on natural resource needs

March 20, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking public input on conservation priorities in Mason and Lake counties through a new survey. The district is conducting the survey as part…

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Recent death: Robert Joseph Thurow, 84, of Scottville

March 20, 2026

Robert Joseph Thurow, 84, of Scottville, died on Thursday, March 19, 2026. An obituary will be published at a later date. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…

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Ludington’s Got Talent fundraiser to support Sandcastles roof project

March 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — A local talent show will help raise funds for a major roof replacement project at Sandcastles Children’s Museum. Ludington’s Got Talent will take place at 6 p.m. Friday,…

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Great Lakes Energy People Fund accepting grant applications

March 20, 2026

BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its spring 2026 grant cycle. Letters of interest are due…

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Recent births, published March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

Dean Alan Cooper, the son of Ryleigh and Cody Cooper of Branch, was born on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Azalea Itzel Luna Sanchez, the daughter of Kaitlynn Parmelee and Jose Sanchez of…

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Legal Notice: To Nikita Nickelson in the Matter of Gary Nickelson

March 20, 2026

State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Nikita Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF…

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Legal Notice: To Michael Nickelson in the Matter of Gary Nickelson

March 20, 2026

State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Michael Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF…

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Recent death: Elma Jean Heuschele, 84, of Baldwin

March 20, 2026

Elma Jean Heuschele, 84, of Baldwin died on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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PM 41 begins 85th season; began March 12, 1941 as City of Midland

March 19, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The articulated tug-barge (ATB) Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 set sail for the first time this season Thursday evening out of its home port of Ludington,…

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Ludington school board narrows superintendent search to two candidates

March 19, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education spent the last two evenings interviewing three candidates who are vying for the position of the…

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Ludington mayor issues state of the city report

March 19, 2026

2026 STATE OF THE CITY I have lived and worked in Ludington for over 25 years.  In that time city residents, private business owners and employees, health care workers, public…

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No injuries in 4-vehicle crash

March 19, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — No one was injured in a four-vehicle crash Wednesday, March…

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Library holding Declaration of Independence essay competition

March 19, 2026

LUDINGTON — In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Mason County District Library is sponsoring an essay and art contest, answering the…

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