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LASD interim superintendent sees great potential in district

December 17, 2025

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,”…

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LASD teachers, board approve new contract

December 17, 2025

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…

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Capt. Muir commanded first Ludington ‘black boat’ until his death

December 17, 2025

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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2026 Lake Jump to benefit youth hockey program

December 17, 2025

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…

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Charles ‘Chuck’ Hurd, 84, of Manistee

December 17, 2025

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…

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