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MEA honors students, educators and community members

April 17, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Education Association’s 13-B Coordinating Council honored students, educators and community members Wednesday, April 15, during the inaugural 2026 OPIE Awards Banquet at West Shore Community College. The event marked the 30th year of recognizing area students and the second year the council has honored local association members and community supporters for scholarship, leadership, character and…

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Dr. Riemer first in Michigan to use new cataract lens technology

April 17, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington eye surgeon, Dr. Andrew Riemer, has performed what is believed to be the first cataract surgery in Michigan using a newly released intraocular lens designed to improve vision at multiple distances. Dr. Riemer of Riemer Eye Center completed the procedure last week using the Tecnis PureSee lens, a next-generation implant intended to provide clearer vision with improved…

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Ludington city clerk’s role highlighted as election season approaches

April 17, 2026

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor, With a city election…

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Recent births, published April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

The following births have been reported: Isla Mae Joesphine French, the daughter of Nikita Griffin and Matthew French of Ludington, was born on Thursday, April 16, 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…

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GOP Lincoln Day Gala scheduled for May 11

April 17, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Republican Executive Committee will host its annual Lincoln Day Gala on Monday, May 11 at the Stearns Grand Ballroom in Ludington, featuring keynote speaker Susan Kokinda. The event will include a social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:15 p.m. The program is set to begin at 7 p.m. Kokinda, described by…

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