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Amber Township board to consider road projects, franchise agreements

March 20, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees will consider road construction projects, utility franchise agreements and ordinance updates when it meets Monday. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Amber Township Hall, 171 S. Amber Road. Among the key items on the agenda is approval of 2026 road construction projects. Board members are expected to review proposed…

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Conservation district seeking public input on natural resource needs

March 20, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking public input on conservation priorities in Mason and Lake counties through a new survey. The district is conducting the survey as part of its five-year planning process to identify natural resource and conservation needs across its service area, which includes Mason County and the western half of Lake County. Officials said the…

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Ludington’s Got Talent fundraiser to support Sandcastles roof project

March 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — A local talent show will help raise funds for a major roof replacement project at Sandcastles Children’s Museum. Ludington’s Got Talent will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, April 24 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Proceeds from the event will benefit the museum’s Roof Restoration Fund, held through the Community Foundation for Mason County. Sandcastles…

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Great Lakes Energy People Fund accepting grant applications

March 20, 2026

BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its spring 2026 grant cycle. Letters of interest are due April 1. Organizations whose submissions are approved will be invited to complete a full application, which is due April 15. Applications must be submitted through the online portal available on…

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Ludington school board narrows superintendent search to two candidates

March 19, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education spent the last two evenings interviewing three candidates who are vying for the position of the district’s next superintendent. On Wednesday, the board interviewed Frank Marietta and Travis Walker. On Thursday, the board interviewed Jonathon Wennstrom. Following the interview Thursday, the board selected two finalists, Walker…

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