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MCC closing early due to power outages

March 13, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will close early today due to power outages. Superintendent Jeff Mount reported that three of the district’s four Scottville buildings have lost power this morning. Victory Early Childhood Center in Victory Township was closed as well, due to a power outage. Students will be provided lunches. Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. and…

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Public Bid Notice: City of Ludington 2026 Annual Contracts

March 13, 2026

Public Bid Notice: City of Ludington 2026 Annual Contracts The City of Ludington will be accepting bids for the following 2026 annual contracts: Fertilization & Weed Control Mowing – City Properties Mowing – Code Enforcement Bids will be accepted until Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. Please submit bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the service contract you are bidding on…

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Seawall inspection may move Ludington closer to hosting cruise ships

March 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council recently approved an underwater inspection of the seawall at Waterfront Park as the city prepares to potentially accommodate cruise ships this summer. The inspection will cost $4,200, which will be split between the City of Ludington and the Ludington Area Visitors and Convention Bureau. “The purpose of the inspection is…

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LASD superintendent candidates each have ties to area

March 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three men, each with local ties, are vying for the position of the next superintendent of Ludington Area School District. During a special meeting on Tuesday, the Board of Education selected three applicants, out of 19, based on assistance from Michigan Leadership Institute. Two of the candidates are graduates of West Shore Community College…

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Learning about the weapons that created a nation

March 12, 2026

LUDINGTON — During the latest presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s 2026 speaker series Wednesday Jerry Berg of the Military History Academy discussed various weapons and battlefield tactics that were used during the American Revoluntionary War. The Speaker Series is one of many events planned by the Mason County Historical Society to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial. Visit masoncountymihistory.org to see a…

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