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11th Fish On For Freedom Veterans Fishing Tournament is June 5

May 19, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Fish On For Freedom Veterans Fishing Tournament will return to Ludington for its 11th year on Friday, June 5. The tournament will begin with a 6 a.m. tournament-style start. At 11:45 a.m., boats will assemble just outside the Ludington pier heads in preparation for the Welcome Home Parade, which will begin at noon. Boats will be led…

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Aubrey Chye named MCC Outstanding Senior

May 19, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Aubrey Chye was named the Mason County Central 2026 Outstanding Senior during a ceremony Tuesday. Aubrey is the daughter of Roxanne and Pat Chye. She is…

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Miley Kessel named MCE Outstanding Senior

May 19, 2026

CUSTER — Miley Kessel was selected as the Mason County Eastern 2026 Outstanding Senior. She is the daughter of Lyle and Dana Kessel and will attend Hope College, where she plans to pursue an education degree with the goal of becoming a science teacher. Kessel…

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Orioles fall to Oakridge in home doubleheader

May 19, 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. LUDINGTON — The Ludington varsity…

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A new season with Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol

May 19, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor  Friday, May 15, 2026,…

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Holton sweeps Spartans in doubleheader

May 19, 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. HOLTON — Mason County Central…

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Police news, published May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, May 18, 2026: 4:04…

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Old Engine Club to hold swap meet, garden tractor pull

May 19, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club will hold a Memorial Weekend swap meet Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.…

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MCC rallies for walk-off win, sweeps Hart in twinbill

May 19, 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. HART — Mason County Central…

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MCC JV rallies past Eastern varsity in softball doubleheader

May 19, 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. CUSTER — Mason County Central’s…

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MCC golfers finish 6th at Shelby jamboree

May 19, 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 — Mason County Central…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines set for June 12-17

May 19, 2026

MASON COUNTY – ITC will conduct aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in Michigan from May 27-June 30, weather permitting.  In Mason County, the inspections are…

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FiveCAP will hold a free garden workshop May 27

May 19, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP Inc. will hold its annual Mason County garden workshop at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the FiveCAP Johnson Road Warehouse. The workshop, led by an MSU-trained…

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North Muskegon tops Orioles 3-1 in regular-season soccer finale

May 19, 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. NORTH MUSKEGON — Ludington closed…

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Ludington boys golf team places third at home invitational

May 19, 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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Ludington High…

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Recent death: Anthony “Tony” Nelson Cole, 55, of Ludington

May 19, 2026

  Anthony “Tony” Nelson Cole, 55, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025…

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Recent death: Judith Louise Haldeman, 86, of Ludington

May 19, 2026

  Judith Louise Haldeman, 86, of Ludington, died on Friday, May 15, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Public Notice: Michigan DNR, Pere Marquette River

May 19, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESSTATE NATURAL RIVER ZONING REVIEW BOARDPERE MARQUETTE RIVER Notice is hereby given that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources State Natural River Zoning Review…

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MCC to offer Tuka superintendent position

May 18, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School Principal Jeff Tuka has been selected as the next superintendent of Mason County Central Schools following a public interview…

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Scottville Clown Band to award $20,000 in summer music program scholarships

May 18, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has announced it will award $20,000 in scholarships to middle school and high school music students attending summer arts programs.…

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WSCC to offer associate degree in fire science

May 18, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has received approval from the Higher Learning…

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