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LASD’s Kuczynski named band teacher of the year

May 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District Director of Bands Keith Kuczynski has been named the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 1 Teacher of the Year for 2026. Kuczynski was selected as the district’s nominee for the statewide Teacher of the Year honor for the 2026-27 school year. MSBOA District 1 includes Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Oceana, Osceola and…

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Obituary: Sally Ann Barnett, 72, of Branch

May 15, 2026

Sally Ann Barnett, 72, of Branch, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer over a number of years.  Sally was born on January 8, 1954 in Sandusky, Mich., the daughter of Donald and Maybelle “Sally” Bradshaw.  She grew up in the Lexington, Mich. area attending Croswell-Lexington High School where she served as drum major for…

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Spartans split baseball doubleheader with Onekama

May 15, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. ONEKAMA — The Mason County Central baseball team split a nonleague doubleheader with Onekama on Thursday, dropping the opener 8-5 before bouncing back for a 14-7 victory in the nightcap. In the first game, Trent…

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Recent births, published May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026

The following births have been reported: Taj Cade Cressell-Linstrom, the son of Adrienne and Brandi Cressell-Lindstrom of Ludington, was born on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births   __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…

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Recent death: D. Dianne Eisenlohr, 80, of Ludington

May 15, 2026

D. Dianne Eisenlohr, 80, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon.  She was born Nov. 29, 1945, in Ludington, the daughter of William and L. Darlene (Topping) Lindeman Sr. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com   Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing…

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