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Ludington, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Ludington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a bigger, better Ludington Senior Center? Here’s how to help.
  • Meet the Ludington grad student turning scholarship support into community impact
  • Scottville and Ludington residents can honor Edward Larsen later this month

Also on today's calendar: Collective Soul and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Friends group forming to support Ludington Senior Center (shorelinemedia.net) — Residents are being invited to help launch a new Friends of the Ludington Senior Center group, with kickoff meetings set for June 25 at the center on South Rowe Street. Organizers hope to boost programs, fundraising and long-term facility improvements as Ludington’s senior population grows, including potential building upgrades, transportation options and expanded wellness and social activities.
   

2. Ludington student receives $500 scholarship (michigansthumb.com) — A Ludington resident, Cydney Schmock, has been awarded a $500 community scholarship from the Mason County Democratic Party for her work supporting students with disabilities and their families. Schmock is pursuing a master’s in school social work at Grand Valley State University while interning with West Shore ESD, and the scholarship recognizes her commitment to inclusion, advocacy, and strengthening the Ludington-area community.
   

3. Recent death: Edward Earl Larsen, 84, of Scottville (masoncountypress.com) — Family and friends in the Ludington area are invited to honor the life of Edward Earl Larsen of Scottville at a memorial service Tuesday, June 30 at Ludington Seventh-day Adventist Church on North Lavinia Street. Visitation will begin one hour before the 2 p.m. service, with arrangements handled by Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel.
   

4. Recent births, published June 2, 2026 (masoncountypress.com) — Ludington readers can welcome newborn Kolten James Merrill, born June 1 to parents Madalyn Looman and River Merrill of Ludington, with the birth reported at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. The brief listing also notes another recent birth from nearby Manistee and encourages continued community support for local news coverage.
   

5. LACA Summer Concert Series kicks off June 17 (ourmidland.com) — Free Wednesday-night concerts return to Ludington’s Waterfront Park starting June 17, with a 12-week LACA Summer Concert Series featuring jazz, blues, funk and more. The Ludington Area Center for the Arts is seeking sponsors and donations to keep the series going, while inviting families to bring chairs, blankets and enjoy sunsets and S.S. Badger arrivals downtown.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PFAS are a group of widely used and potentially harmful chemicals used in products that repel oil, water, stains and grease.
    Reduce your exposure to PFAS when and wherever possible. Learn how at Michigan.gov/PFAS. (Nextdoor )
  • Goodwill Industries of West Michigan posted a job opening for Retail Production Worker - Full Time in Ludington. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Ludington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ludington here.

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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ludington

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