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LHS presents: “Little Women: The Musical”

March 4, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington High School Drama will present “Little Women: The Musical” March 12-15 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. “Little Women: The Musical,” with a book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, is a popular stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, following the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—during the…

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Gillett named new LHS head football coach

February 25, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. LUDINGTON — Brent Gillett has been hired as the new Ludington High School head varsity football coach, replacing Charlie Gunsell, who has retired from the position. Gillett has been coaching football at…

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LEA awards Safe Harbor Credit Union with Friend of Education award

February 14, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union was honored by the Ludington Eduation Association Friday with the 2025-2026 Friend of Education award. The presentation was made during the Ludington High School varsity boys basketball game against Whitehall. LEA president Jon Stowe presented the award to Adam Johnson, president of Safe Harbor Credit Union. “The Friend of Education…

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LASD board to interview superintendent candidates in March

February 11, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education expects to hire a new superintendent by late April. Applications are still being accepted through the Michigan Leadership Institute, a private search firm, until Feb. 28. On March 10, the board of education will hold a special meeting. At that time, the board will be presented,…

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LHS, MCC jazz bands compete at CMU

February 11, 2026

MOUNT PLEASANT — The Ludington High School Jazz Ensemble and the Mason County Central Jazz Band each competed last week at the Central Michigan University Jazz Festival. LHS earned Most Outstanding Band in the Class B category. MCC earned second runner up for best trumpet section. Members of the LHS Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Keith Kuczynski, are Amelia…

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