🌱 How a Ludington rescue cat inspired a community of “warriors”
Ludington, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readHi Ludington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Ludington rescue cat inspired a community of “warriors”
- What new buses and contracts could mean for Ludington-area students
Also on today's calendar: Ludington Happy Hour and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Becoming windier and cold, with a high of 50 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 55, low: 45.
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Koa the Warrior Cat (shorelinemedia.net) — A local foster cat named Koa is fighting through serious illnesses with help from Mason County Mutts and a devoted Ludington-area caretaker. The nonprofit, which relies on donations sent to its Ludington address and local credit union, says community support is crucial to cover medical costs, place animals in foster homes, and give pets like Koa a real chance to recover. 
• West Shore ESD board to consider bus purchases, service contracts (shorelinemedia.net) — West Shore ESD board members are set to weigh bus and minivan purchases, safety fencing, and staffing moves that affect several area districts, including Ludington Area School District. The meeting will also cover renewal of shared business service contracts for 2026-27 and updates on special education, early childhood, and career-tech programs.
📸 Around Ludington
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Upcoming Events in
Ludington
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★ Featured events ★
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Ludington Dozen Winners Raffle →
Jamesport Brewing Company, 410 S James St, Ludington
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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Other local events
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Ludington Happy Hour →
Jamesport Brewing Company, 410 S James St, Ludington
7:00 pm -
Academic Award Assembly
Ludington Area School District Ludington, MI 49431
7:50 am -
Holton Varsity Softball @ Ludington →
Ludington High School, 508 N Washington Ave, Ludington
4:00 pm -
Cadillac JV Baseball @ Ludington →
Ludington High School, 508 N Washington Ave, Ludington
6:00 pm -
Dixon's Violin →
Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S Harrison St, Ludington
7:00 pm -
Ludington Arts Chorale - Spring Concert
Ludington High School Ludington, MI 49431
7:30 pm -
Scholarship Award Assembly
Ludington Area School District Ludington, MI 49431
7:50 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
📣 Ludington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Senior Honors Night: 6pm →
Pentwater Public Schools Pentwater, MI 49449
6:00 pm -
(A)VGolf: Fruitport CC @ Golden Sands 4pm →
Pentwater Public Schools Pentwater, MI 49449
4:00 pm -
(H)Baseball: Marion Home 4:15pm →
Pentwater Public Schools Pentwater, MI 49449
4:15 pm -
(H)Baseball/Softball: Mesick Home 4:15pm →
Pentwater Public Schools Pentwater, MI 49449
4:15 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Monday May 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The truth is… when kids’ teeth are healthier, they are, too.
Kindergarten Dental Screenings help find dental problems early. They’re free, local, and now they’re required for all Michigan kindergarteners. Find… (Nextdoor )
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Ludington. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Ludington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ludington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pentwater
- Mason County Eastern's Kessel reaches strikeout milestone in softball sweep of Pentwater (localsportsjournal.com)
- Traffic alert: Crash in downtown Pentwater (oceanacountypress.com)
Hart
- Carol Grams (seehafernews.com)
- Man receives prison sentence for meth, probation violation (oceanacountypress.com)
- 51st Circuit Court sentences, published May 12, 2026 (oceanacountypress.com)
Ok Ludington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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