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Community Foundation launches $5 million campaign

January 29, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County has launched The Campaign for Mason County: Building a Stronger Community Together, a $5 million fundraising effort that aspires to meet Mason County’s urgent needs and opportunities by tripling the Community Foundation’s grant making capacity. Hamlin Township residents Lee and Joan Schoenherr have pledged $1 million towards the campaign. The Community Foundation…

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Award winning author to speak at WSCC series

January 29, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Humankind Series will present award-winning author Timothy Egan on Wednesday, Feb. 5 beginning at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Egan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and National Book Award recipient, is renowned for his works on pivotal moments in…

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Obituary: David Lee Luskin, 74, of Ludington

January 29, 2025

David Lee Luskin, 74, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Dave was born on April 30, 1950, in Ludington, the son of the late Edward Joseph and Arlene Marie (Polcin) Luskin. He was a 1968 graduate of Ludington High School. Shortly after graduation, he earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Central Michigan University. For over 30…

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Obituary: Ronald Ortquist, 84, Ludington

January 29, 2025

Ronald W. Ortquist passed away on January 27, 2025.  Ron was born in Muskegon on June 5, 1940.  He married his high school sweetheart, Janet Legard, in 1960.  Ron and Jan moved to Ludington in 1965 when Ron took a position as assistant cashier at the National Bank of Ludington (NBL).  He was quickly promoted to vice president and cashier…

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VanderWall elected to House leadership position

January 28, 2025

LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) has been elected to serve as an associate speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House of Representatives for the 2025-26 legislative session.  “I am honored to be selected by my peers to assume this leadership role,” VanderWall said. “I look forward to continuing to work alongside them to advance policies that matter to…

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