By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — On Thursday, the Mason County Central Board of Education selected five candidates to be interviewed for the position of superintendent. Only one of those candidates, Jeff Tuka, has ties to the area. Tuka is an alumnus of MCC and currently serves as high school principal. The school board will conduct first-round interviews May 4-5…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three people are vying for the Ludington mayoral position, while there will also be contested races for three open City Council seats. Only one person filed to run for city clerk. Mayoral candidates are Beth Elliott, Cheri Stibitz and Carol Hoekstra. Current Mayor Mark Barnett announced earlier this year that he will not seek…
LUDINGTON — Ludington High School has announced the recipients of the American Citizenship Award for Trimester 2 of the 2025-26 school year. The award, presented in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes students who demonstrate strong character, leadership and commitment to their school and community. Recipients are selected based on their actions and attitudes, including positive…
The following births have been reported: Thomas Lane Deppner, the son of Haley Fisk and Nicholas Deppner of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Arlo Jacob Lesinski, the son of Gabrielle and Jacob Lesinski of Pentwater, was born on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025…
Donald “Donnie” Lawrence Martin, 53, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after post-surgery complications. He was born December 14, 1972, in Ludington, the son of George Martin Jr. and Janice (Rutowski) Martin. Donnie grew up in the Fourth Ward where Copeyon Park was a favorite hangout. He attended Ludington High School and afterwards went to work at…
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