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Love Ludington Beach Sweep set for June 7

June 5, 2026

LUDINGTON — Community members are invited to help keep Ludington’s shoreline clean during the Love Ludington Beach Sweep on Saturday, June 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by A Few Friends of the Environment of the World (AFFEW) and The Lakeshore Keepers (formerly Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Assocation) and will focus on cleaning the beach area…

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District library to kick off Summer Reading Program

June 5, 2026

The Mason County District Library will kick off its Summer Reading Program next week with a family-friendly event designed to bring a little Halloween spirit into the warmer months. The program begins with “Summerween,” a themed celebration featuring costumes, a slightly spooky story, crafts, games and trick-or-treating with library staff. If weather permits, the event may also include a short…

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Friends of Ludington Senior Center forming

June 5, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Senior Citizens Advisory Board is inviting area residents to participate in the formation of the Friends of the Ludington Senior Center. The group will support improvements to the center’s facilities, programs and activities, which organizers say are vital to serving the area’s growing senior population. Organizers emphasize that participation is open to everyone. Individuals do not need…

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Ludington library to host author Dan Ellens June 25

June 5, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library’s Ludington branch will host Michigan author Dan Ellens for a special presentation and book signing on Wednesday, June 25, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Ludington Library, 217 E. Ludington Ave., and is open to all ages. Admission is free. Ellens, author of “Forest Legend: The Tale of…

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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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