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New LASD superintendent to earn more than predecessor

June 4, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Incoming Ludington Area School District Superintendent Travis Walker will begin his tenure July 1 with a higher base salary than his predecessor, but under a compensation package that shifts some benefits away from retirement contributions and toward performance incentives and longevity pay. The Board of Education approved a three-year contract for Walker following its…

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Fish On For Freedom cancelled due to weather

June 4, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Fish On For Freedom veterans’ fishing tournament, scheduled for Friday, June 5, has been cancelled due to small craft advisors in Lake Michigan issued by the National Weather Service. The free luncheon for veterans who registered for the event will still take place at 1 p.m. at the Ludington American Legion post. Event organizers posted the following…

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Love Ludington Street Party rescheduled due to weather forecast

June 4, 2026

LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington has rescheduled the Love Ludington Street Party to Friday, June 26, due to weather concerns. Organizers said the decision was made after closely monitoring weather forecasts and considering the planning, setup and coordination required for the event. “Weather forecasts in Ludington can change quickly, but with the amount of planning, setup and coordination required for this…

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Shelby State Bank promotes longtime employee, adds two managers

June 4, 2026

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has promoted a longtime employee and added two new members to its management team as part of its ongoing focus on growth, leadership development and operational excellence. Kelly O’Neill has been promoted to assistant vice president while continuing in her role as ACH process manager and electronic services officer. O’Neill has been with Shelby State…

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Family Health Care joins MI Tri-Share as program reaches 300 employers

June 4, 2026

BALDWIN — Family Health Care has become the 300th employer in Michigan to offer the MI Tri-Share Child Care benefit, a milestone state officials say highlights the growing role of child care assistance in supporting the workforce. The Baldwin-based health care provider was recognized this week as Michigan leaders gathered at the Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss the expansion of…

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