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Ludington bands earn top ratings at district band festival

March 16, 2026

CADILLAC — The Ludington High School wind symphony and OJ DeJonge Middle School Band each scored to ratings at the recent Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association district festival hosted by Cadillac High School. Esembles perform three prepared songs in front of three concert adjudicators who each score the performance on a scale of one to five, with one being…

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LASD superintendent candidates each have ties to area

March 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three men, each with local ties, are vying for the position of the next superintendent of Ludington Area School District. During a special meeting on Tuesday, the Board of Education selected three applicants, out of 19, based on assistance from Michigan Leadership Institute. Two of the candidates are graduates of West Shore Community College…

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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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