LASD hires interim superintendent. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Schools Board of Education hired Peg Mathis as its interim superintendent during a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 8. Mathis served 10 years as superintendent of Newaygo Public Schools, retiring in June. She had also served as assistant principal at Kenowa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. The resignation of Superintendent Jason Kennedy…
Last Big Sable Point Lighthouse bus day is Saturday. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association is hosting bus service to Big Sable Point Lighthouse on Saturday, September 11 from noon to 5 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children under the age of 12 for round trip transportation, which leaves from the building next to…
Obituary: Jean Vandervest, 93, of Ludington. Jean Margaret Vandervest, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, surrounded by her family. Jean was born in Blaine Township in Benzie County on January 13, 1928, to Simon and Margaret (Cutler) Fredrickson. Jean moved to Ludington in 1944 and met the love of her life George (John) Vandervest in 1946. Jean…
Obituary: Doris Schaner, 85, of Free Soil. Doris Jean Schaner joined her son Charles in heaven on Sept 5, 2021. Doris was born on Oct 11, 1936 to Edna (Schreck) and August Ohse in Custer. Nicknamed “Dodie” by her family, she grew up on the family farm and attended Custer School. She graduated in 1956 from Custer High School. Doris…
Celebration of Life Service: Larry Smith of Ludington A celebration of life service will be held for Larry Smith of Ludington, who passed away at the age of 82 on November 8, 2020. The celebration will take place on Sunday, Sept. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Larsen’s Landscaping Garden Deck, 3091 N. US 31, Scottville (Victory Township). See…
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