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LASD to offer Walker superintendent position

April 21, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education is offering the position of its next superintendent to Travis Walker. On Tuesday, the board hosted district tours, and a public meet-and-greet for Walker and Jonathon Wennstrom before interviewing the two finalists. The board voted 6-1 with Alan Neaushwander voting no.  Neaushwander stated his reasoning for…

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Flipstar dominates AAU state meet, wins six team titles

April 21, 2026

LOWELL — Flipstar Gymnastics of Ludington delivered one of the most dominant performances in program history Saturday, April 18 at Lowell High School, capturing six team championships and posting record-setting scores at the Michigan AAU State Championships. Flipstar claimed team titles in Xcel Copper, Bronze,…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Nickolaus Charles Weber, 31, pleaded guilty Feb. 17, 2026 to third-degree fleeing a police officer, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and fourth-degree fleeing a police officer and was sentenced April 14, 2026 to nine months…

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Ludington O-Bots qualify for FIRST Robotics World Championship

April 21, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington High School’s robotics team has qualified for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas. Team No. 7160, the O-Bots, earned a spot on the global stage…

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LHS announces All-Around Senior finalists

April 21, 2026

LUDINGTON — The list of the 10 finalists for the Ludington High School Class of 2026 All-Around Senior award has been announced. The long-standing honor recognizes students who exemplify the…

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Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center highlights services during Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 21, 2026

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting the work of organizations such as the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center. The…

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Varsity Girls Soccer: Ludington blanks Oakridge in WMC play

April 21, 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. MUSKEGON — Ludington’s varsity girls…

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$2 million Manistee Harbor maintenance project begins

April 21, 2026

MANISTEE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District began maintenance work on the Manistee Harbor federal channel April 16. The project includes placing about 3,000 tons of stone…

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Varsity Golf: Ludington claims Shelby Invitational title; MCC’s Sterley scores 92

April 21, 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. SHELBY — Ludington and Mason…

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Varsity softball: Ravenna sweeps MCC in softball doubleheader

April 21, 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. RAVENNA — Ravenna dominated both…

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Varsity baseball: Ravenna sweeps MCC in doubleheader

April 21, 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. RAVENNA — The Ravenna Bulldogs…

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JV Softball: Ravenna sweeps MCC

April 21, 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 — The Mason County…

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JV Softball: Orioles split doubleheader against Reed City

April 21, 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 Sports…

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14-year-old boy arrested for domestic assault, larceny

April 21, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 14-year-old Ludington boy was arrested by Ludington police officers on…

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Obituary: David Michael Fenner, 61, of Ludington

April 21, 2026

David Michael Fenner, 61, of Ludington, passed away Saturday April 18, 2026. He attended Ludington High School and went on to entertain many people in his sales jobs, at a…

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Recent births, published April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026

The following births have been reported: Sage Ryuu Lenzo, the son of Jacqueline and Kyle Lenzo of Ludington, was born on Monday, April 20, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…

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Obituary: Dona Kay Gottwald, 92, of Ludington

April 21, 2026

Dona Kay Gottwald, 92, of Ludington, formerly of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Born April 4, 1934, in Tiffin, Ohio, Dona was the daughter of the…

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MCC teacher is finalist in ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’ contest

April 20, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School science teacher Brianna Wise is a…

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Vehicle catches fire after hitting deer on US 31

April 20, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A vehicle caught fire after hitting a deer on US 31 north of Oceana Drive Sunday, April 19, around 4:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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Varsity Softball: MCC dominates Brethren in doubleheader

April 20, 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 Sports…

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Varsity Girls Tennis: Orioles defeat North Muskegon

April 20, 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 Sports…

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