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…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Lake Jump Board has designated the beneficiary of the 2026 Jump to be the West Shore Amateur Hockey Association. The Lake Jump is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Stearns Park. Participants seek pledges to jump into Lake Michigan. The West Shore Amateur Hockey Association operates the West Shore Wolves Hockey Club. The funds raised…
Charles “Chuck” William Hurd formerly of Manistee passed away at the home of his daughter and grandsons in VanBuren Township on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was the son of Charles and Adine (Lynch) Hurd, born in Pellston, on November 29, 1940. He was a 1959 graduate of Free Soil High School. In high school he participated in sports, band…
Beverly Fleetwood, 84, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Ludington. Born on October 30, 1941 in Harbor Springs, she was a cherished member of her community and a loving figure within her family. Beverly was the heart of her family, known for being a caring and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was married to her beloved husband,…
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