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Man suffers medical emergency while performing maintenance on tugboat

March 2, 2026

LUDINGTON — A maintenance worker suffered a medical emergency Monday morning while working on the articulated tug/barge Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41, which is docked at the Rieth-Riley Construction dock. Emergency personnel from Ludington Police Department, Ludington Fire Department, and Life EMS were dispatched to the dock at 11:27 a.m. Upon arrival, responders determined that a third-party vendor was performing maintenance on…

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MCC school board asks for public feedback in superintendent search

March 2, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education is asking the MCC community members to fill out a survey that will assist the board in its search for a new superintendent. Current superintendent, Jeff Mount, will be retiring in June after nearly 20 years of service in that position. The survey can be filled out here.   ____________________________ Please…

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Try Hockey for Free event is Saturday

March 2, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Amateur Association, which operates the West Shore Wolves youth hockey program, will host a free Try Hockey for Free event on Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Shore Community Ice Arena. The ice arena is located on the campus of West Shore Community College. The event is for children…

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Coding Pit Crew 4‑H Club launches in March at Ludington library

March 2, 2026

LUDINGTON  — Youth ages 5–12 are invited to join the new Coding Pit Crew 4‑H Club, a free hands‑on program running Thursday afternoons throughout March at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave. Sessions will take place from 3:15–5 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room. Participants will work collaboratively using LEGO Spike Essentials and Sphero…

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Scottville Clown Band launches fundraiser to purchase new bus

March 1, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is launching a capital fund campaign to purchase a new bus. Each year the Scottville Clown Band is a popular attraction at festivals and special events across Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, the band’s mission is to support youth music education. In 2025, the band provided more than $23,000 in…

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