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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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Fish On For Freedom cancelled due to weather

June 4, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Fish On For Freedom veterans’ fishing tournament, scheduled for Friday, June 5, has been cancelled due to small craft advisors in Lake Michigan issued by the National Weather Service. The free luncheon for veterans who registered for the event will still take place at 1 p.m. at the Ludington American Legion post. Event organizers posted the following…

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Love Ludington Street Party rescheduled due to weather forecast

June 4, 2026

LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington has rescheduled the Love Ludington Street Party to Friday, June 26, due to weather concerns. Organizers said the decision was made after closely monitoring weather forecasts and considering the planning, setup and coordination required for the event. “Weather forecasts in Ludington can change quickly, but with the amount of planning, setup and coordination required for this…

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