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Hi 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:

  • Which Ludington wrestlers scored wins in the season-opening dual?
  • How Ludington’s New Year’s Eve drop scored national recognition
  • Ludington community mourns the passing of Amy Katherine Stewart, 59

Also on today's calendar: 2025 Downtown Ludington Cookie Walk and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Morning snow showers; cloudy, with a high of 28 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Friday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 30, low: 11. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 16 and low of 12 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hesperia dominates Ludington, Oakridge in season opener (shorelinemedia.net) — Ludington’s varsity wrestling team opened its 2025–26 season with a tough 60–22 loss to Hesperia, managing four individual wins, including a pin by Owen Young. The article breaks down each weight class result and also details Hesperia’s dominant 71–4 victory over Oakridge, giving local fans an early look at regional wrestling competition.
   

• Rink at Campus Martius ranked No. 1 in US by USA TODAY readers (freep.com subscription) — Ludington earns a national shout-out, landing No. 5 for Best New Year’s Eve drop in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, putting the city alongside major winter destinations. The same rankings celebrate several other Michigan holiday attractions, from Detroit’s Campus Martius ice rink to zoo lights and historic home tours across the state.
   

• Obituary: Amy Katherine Stewart, 59, of Ludington (masoncountypress.com) — Ludington is mourning the loss of 59-year-old resident Amy Katherine Stewart, who passed away December 8 after a long battle with cancer. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she was known for her love of gardening, crafts, and cheetah print, and was an active member of Radiant Church. Arrangements are being handled by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
   

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