LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education unanimously voted Monday to terminate the employment of Ludington Elementary School Principal Katie Eisinger following an investigation into issues involving seclusion and restraint practices. The decision was made during the board’s regular meeting June 15. MCP has been told that the termination stemmed from an incident of Eisenger’s alleged handling…
BOYNE CITY — Several organizations serving Mason and Oceana counties received funding through Great Lakes Energy’s first round of 2026 People Fund grants, including awards supporting emergency medical services, youth programs, senior services, local history and food assistance. The Mason County Rural Fire Authority received $5,842.80 to replace three outdated automated external defibrillators used by area fire departments. The grant…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, June 16, 2026: 9:50 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, minor injury, US 10 east of Quarterline Road, Amber Township. Both drivers sought their own treatment for minor injuries. 10:40 a.m., (Ludington Police…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Interlake Port Services has received city approval to split its Ludington waterfront property, a move company documents state is intended to facilitate the sale of a portion of the site, although company officials say the transaction will not materially affect the SS Badger or other maritime operations based in the city. Documents filed with…
LUDINGTON — Organizers of the JCI Ludington Freedom Festival are warning that a significant funding shortfall could jeopardize the future of one of the community’s longest-running traditions as preparations continue for this year’s Independence Day celebration and the nation’s 250th anniversary. The volunteer-run festival, which draws more than 50,000 attendees annually, has received donations from only 20 donors so far…
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