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Ludington teacher receives Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education award

September 29, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington Elementary School first-grade teacher Sarah Kaminski has received an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. Kaminski was selected for the weekly award, which includes a $2,000 cash prize. She will also be eligible for the Lottery’s Educator of the Year award at the end of the school year. The statewide winner will receive a $10,000…

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Employment: Administrative Assistant, Baldwin Community Schools

September 29, 2026

Baldwin Community Schools is seeking an elementary administrative assistant to provide administrative, clerical and operational support for the elementary school. The position serves as a primary contact for students, parents, staff and visitors and provides support to the elementary principal and district administrators. Administrative Assistant Responsibilities include maintaining student records and PowerSchool information, processing enrollments and withdrawals, assisting with attendance…

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Ludington council to consider $633,525 in public safety, street lighting assessments

September 28, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will consider moving forward Monday evening with two citywide special assessments that would collect a combined $633,525 annually for police and fire protection and street lighting. The proposals are part of an effort by the city to address a projected 2027 General Fund deficit. The council will hold public hearings on both assessments before…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Sept. 28, 2026

September 28, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Korissa Michele Bates, 22, receiving and concealing weapons. Offense date: March 30, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance. Probable cause hearing: Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. Brandon Charles Blattner, 35, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Oct. 20, 2025. Agency: MCSO. Bail:…

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Weekend police news, published Sept. 28, 2026

September 28, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026: 8:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Kinney Road west of Scottville Road, Riverton Township. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026: 5:36 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain…

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