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Employment: Part-time Music Director

May 13, 2026

St. John’s Church Position: Part-time Music Director Overview: Seeking a passionate director to lead music ministry. Services feature a blended worship style. Responsibilities: ·         Direct music for one weekly Sunday morning service ·         Play an instrument and lead vocals for worship services. ·         Meet with Pastor for worship planning and occasional special services. Requirements: Musical experience with a variety of songs and ability to work and perform with…

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Carferry documentary to premiere Saturday at arts center; panel discussion at maritime museum

May 12, 2026

LUDINGTON — A new indepndently-produed documentary chronicling the history of the SS Badger and the Great Lakes railroad carferry era will premiere on Saturday, May 16. “Railroad on Water: The Legend of the SS Badger,” produced by Delay In Block Productions, will debut with special screenings at 10 a.m and 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at the Ludington Area…

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Recall petition applications against Hamlin officials filed, again

May 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Election Commission will meet May 21 to review recall petition language targeting two Hamlin Township officials. According to a notice posted Tuesday by Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly, the commission will meet at 8:30 a.m. to review a recall petition against Hamlin Township Treasurer Susan Ptaszenski and at 9 a.m. to…

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Public invited to meet MCC superintendent candidates Monday prior to interviews

May 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education has announced the schedule for the second round of interviews in its search for the district’s next superintendent. Finalists Jeff Tuka and Jason O’Dell will participate in public interviews Monday, May 18, at Mason County Central High School, 300 W. Broadway St. The public is encouraged to…

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Volunteers still being sought for Petunia Parade planting, weeding

May 12, 2026

Planting takes place on Saturday By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 39th annual planting of the Ludington Petunia Parade will take place Saturday, May 16, beginning at 8 a.m. Organizers continue to seek volunteers and block captains to help with Saturday’s planting and weeding throughout the summer. On Saturday, approximately 32,000 red, white and blue petunias will be planted…

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