Education

Ludington may select new superintendent today

April 18, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools Board of Education met in special session Wednesday afternoon to hold final interviews with the three superintendent finalists. Interviewed were Karen Sherwood, superintendent/K-12 administrator of Boyne Falls Public Schools; Richard Heitmeyer, superintendent of Buckley Community Schools and Andrea Large, principal of Franklin Elementary in Ludington. The position was left vacant in January when Cal…

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Ex-MCE business manager, Bacon, expected to plea

April 16, 2013

LUDINGTON — Robert Bacon, the former Mason County Eastern Schools business manager, is expected to agree to a plea agreement Wednesday in 51st Circuit Court. On March 20 Bacon turned down a plea agreement from the Mason County prosecutor’s office and was scheduled for trial in May. Bacon is charged with one count of embezzlement, and allegedly stole $96,000 when…

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The Literacy Network Plans Celebration

April 15, 2013

LUDINGTON —  The Literacy Network invites the public to recognize 16 award-winning local students as they read their ‘This I Believe’ essay during the ‘This I Believe’ Celebration to be held on April 25, at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The free program starts at 6 p.m. The essays the students will read discuss their personal credo or values for…

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MCC forensics wins regionals

April 14, 2013

Submitted by Coach Tom Richert. HOLLAND — The Mason County Central High School forensics team took home several trophies from Saturday’s Regional Forensics competition. “It was a wonderful day as all MCC students are progressing to state finals. This caps off an amazing season as the team finished with five first place team trophies, two second place team trophies, a third place…

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West Shore accepts third Dawson piece

April 11, 2013
West Shore accepts third Dawson piece

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College placed itself in the ranks of some of the nation’s most prestigious art museums Thursday when it added a third piece of original Manierre Dawson art to its collection. Manierre Dawson was a Riverton Township farmer through much of 20th century whose hobby was abstract art. Towards the end…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

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