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WSCC to offer associate degree in fire science

May 18, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in fire science. The approval was granted May 12 by the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission,…

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Love Ludington Weekend begins June 5

May 18, 2026

Street party, car show, Blessing of the Boats, historic home tours and more planned LUDINGTON — Love Ludington Weekend begins June 5 with a lineup of family-friendly events celebrating the start of summer in downtown Ludington. Highlights of the annual festivities include a street party, classic car show and Blessing of the Boats, all honoring the spirit and charm of…

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Applications being accepted for Momentum 5X5 Competition

May 18, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County and Epworth Heights invite Mason County entrepreneurs to apply for the Momentum 5×5 Competition for a chance to win $5,000 in startup funds. Five finalists will each present a five-minute pitch Aug. 11 at Epworth Heights. Entrepreneurs with a new or existing business idea may apply now. No formal business…

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Recent births, published May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026

The following births have been reported: Viktor Albert Pleiness, the son of Shelby and Jacob Pleiness of Ludington, was born on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births   __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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Obituary: D. Dianne Eisenlohr, 80, of Ludington

May 18, 2026

Darlene Dianne Lindenau was born in Ludington on Nov. 29, 1945 to William and Darlene (Topping) Lindenau. Dianne enjoyed many adventures on the Stearns estate as a child with her younger siblings Martha and William, Jr., as her father was the groundskeeper. She graduated from the Cook County School of Nursing in Chicago, as a registered nurse: a lifelong passion…

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