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Dotson expected to be hired as MCC High School principal

June 19, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education is expected to hire Brian Dotson as the next principal of MCC High School during its meeting Monday, June 22, at 6 p.m. at the high school. Dotson will replace Jeff Tuka, who will become superintendent July 1 following the retirement of longtime Superintendent Jeff Mount. Currently…

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Jebavy Drive bridge reopened until July 13

June 19, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Jebavy Drive Bridge has reopened to all traffic and is expected to remain open until Monday, July 13, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The bridge reopened around 5 p.m. Friday as part of an ongoing bridge rehabilitation and preventative maintenance project that began June 1. Road commission officials said construction work will resume July…

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Local artist presents paintings inspired by the Ludington State Park

June 19, 2026

Woods, Waves and Ways opens July 18 LUDINGTON — Marie Marfia, a Ludington-based soft pastel artist, will present Woods, Waves and Ways at Timeless Picture Framing and Gallery from July 18 through Aug. 14. From dramatic Lake Michigan sunsets to quiet river scenes and stately white pines, the exhibition reflects the natural bounty found in the queen of Michigan’s state…

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Friends group forming to support Ludington Senior Center

June 19, 2026

LUDINGTON — Community members are invited to help launch a new organization dedicated to supporting the Ludington Senior Center and advocating for the area’s growing senior population. The Ludington Senior Citizens Advisory Board will host kick-off meetings for the proposed Friends of the Ludington Senior Center on Thursday, June 25, at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Ludington Senior…

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Obituary: Marilyn Pinkerton, 84, of Green Valley Ariz. and Ludington

June 19, 2026

We are saddened to share the passing of Marilyn F. Pinkerton, who died peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at La Posada in Green Valley, Ariz., with her husband by her side. Marilyn was born in Hamtramck, to Clyde and Lillian Foster. Tragically, she lost her father in a car accident at a young age. Several years…

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