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LASD to offer Walker superintendent position

April 21, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education is offering the position of its next superintendent to Travis Walker. On Tuesday, the board hosted district tours, and a public meet-and-greet for Walker and Jonathon Wennstrom before interviewing the two finalists. The board voted 6-1 with Alan Neaushwander voting no.  Neaushwander stated his reasoning for…

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Flipstar dominates AAU state meet, wins six team titles

April 21, 2026

LOWELL — Flipstar Gymnastics of Ludington delivered one of the most dominant performances in program history Saturday, April 18 at Lowell High School, capturing six team championships and posting record-setting scores at the Michigan AAU State Championships. Flipstar claimed team titles in Xcel Copper, Bronze, Gold, Platinum, Boys 4×4 and Xcel Gold Ladies, while the Xcel Silver team narrowly missed…

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Ludington O-Bots qualify for FIRST Robotics World Championship

April 21, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington High School’s robotics team has qualified for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas. Team No. 7160, the O-Bots, earned a spot on the global stage after finishing 49th out of 619 teams at the Michigan state competition. The team will compete April 29 through May 2 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, joining about…

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LHS announces All-Around Senior finalists

April 21, 2026

LUDINGTON — The list of the 10 finalists for the Ludington High School Class of 2026 All-Around Senior award has been announced. The long-standing honor recognizes students who exemplify the “Oriole Way” through academic achievement, leadership, integrity and community service, according to LHS Principal Steve Forsberg. The selection process began last week when members of the senior class voted to…

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Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center highlights services during Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 21, 2026

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting the work of organizations such as the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center. The center, which serves Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties, provides a coordinated response for children who have experienced abuse. Its Ludington and Manistee sites bring together law enforcement, child protective services,…

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