LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County is in the final stretch of its Campaign for Mason County, a $5 million initiative launched last winter to triple the organization’s grant-making power. While the foundation has successfully met the planned giving portion of the goal, it is now in the home stretch of completing the cash side of the campaign with $163,812 left to raise. This week, local…
Employment: Police Officer Job Posting: Full-time Police Officer (MCOLES Certified Preference) $10,000 hiring incentive for experienced, currently MCOLES certified officers Opening Date: Dec. 18, 2025 Closing Date: May 18, 2026 The City of Ludington (pop. 7,800) is accepting applications for the position of full time police officer, with preference being given to Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Last week, Mary Marshall took the helm as interim superintendent of Ludington Area School District. Marshall brings with her a diverse experience in education and a philosophy that all who work for a district are educators with the responsibility of teaching a community’s children. “This school district can be a beacon in the state,”…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education and the Ludington Education Association came to agreement on the union’s contract for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. The agreement was reached on Dec. 8 with LEA members ratifying the agreement during a Dec. 11 vote. The LASD Board officially approved the contract during its Dec. 15 meeting. The…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On the night of Saturday, Nov. 10, 1888, Capt. James B. Muir was in command of the Flint & Pere Marquette No. 1 when he informed his first mate that he was feeling…
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