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Varsity Girls Tennis: Orioles win final home quad of season

April 25, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter LUDINGTON — The Orioles hosted Coopersville, Sparta and Spring Lake in their final home quad of the season Saturday, finishing in first place with 19 points. Ludington led the field…

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Varsity Girls Soccer: Ludington defeats Caledonia in tight 1-0 contest

April 25, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter CALEDONIA — The Orioles traveled to Caledonia on Saturday to face the Caledonia Fighting Scots,…

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Varsity Track: Spartans push through rain, post strong finishes at home invitational

April 25, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central battled cold rain and tough competition Friday at the Lake Michigan Carferry Invitational, with the…

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Historic Scottville schoolhouse bricks to be preserved as demolition begins

April 24, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — As crews prepare to tear down the city’s oldest building, several hundred bricks from the 137-year-old former Scottville schoolhouse will be salvaged and offered…

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Tuka is only MCC superintendent candidate with local ties

April 24, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — On Thursday, the Mason County Central Board of Education selected five candidates to be interviewed for the position of superintendent. Only one of those…

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Three seek Ludington mayor; council races contested

April 24, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three people are vying for the Ludington mayoral position, while there will also be contested races for three open City Council seats. Only one…

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Ludington council to consider limits on feeding wildlife

April 24, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will consider new restrictions on feeding wild animals during its regular meeting Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the city municipal building,…

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Man sent to prison for conspiracy to commit armed robbery

April 24, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Tuesday, April 21, for convictions of conspiracy to commit armed robbery,…

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Drug dealer who threatened to kill SSCENT officer sentenced to prison

April 24, 2026

“He calls her and says, ‘You ratted me out to the police. If I don’t get these charges kicked, I promise I’m going to have you killed.’” By Allison Scarbrough,…

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Ludington High School announces citizenship award recipients

April 24, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington High School has announced the recipients of the American Citizenship Award for Trimester 2 of the 2025-26 school year. The award, presented in partnership with the National…

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Walmart shoplifting suspect attempts to flee, resist arrest

April 24, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Ludington man was arrested by a Mason…

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Varsity Baseball: Montague sweeps MCC

April 24, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief…

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Recent births, published April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026

The following births have been reported: Thomas Lane Deppner, the son of Haley Fisk and Nicholas Deppner of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Arlo Jacob Lesinski,  the son…

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Obituary: Donald ‘Donnie’ Martin, 53, of Ludington

April 24, 2026

Donald “Donnie” Lawrence Martin, 53, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after post-surgery complications.  He was born December 14, 1972, in Ludington, the son of George Martin…

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Funeral service notice: Marjorie Elaine Morang

April 24, 2026

  A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held for Marjorie Elaine Morang, who passed away on January 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2,…

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MCC board to interview 5 for superintendent including high school principal Tuka

April 23, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central School District Borad of Education will interview four candidates next month as the district moves forward in selecting its next…

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Varsity Softball: Orioles drop doubleheader to Fruitport

April 23, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter…

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Varsity Softball: MCC defeats Montague in tight doubleheader at home

April 23, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief…

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Varsity Golf: Central finishes 5th in home WMC golf jamboree

April 23, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason…

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JV Softball: MCC beats Montague in dominant fashion

April 23, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter…

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Petunia Parade seeking volunteers

April 23, 2026

LUDINGTON — Volunteers are being sought to help carry on one of the community’s most recognizable summer traditions as preparations begin for the 39th annual Ludington Petunia Parade. The event…

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