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Over 50 honored during Make a Difference Awards

May 14, 2026

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — More than 50 educators, support staff, community members and organizations were honored Wednesday during the 11th Annual Make a Difference Awards hosted by the West Shore Educational Service District Special Education…

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Spartans fall to Onekama in softball doubleheader

May 14, 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. ONEKAMA — The Mason County Central varsity softball team dropped both games of a nonleague doubleheader to Onekama on Tuesday…

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Cardinals fall in walk-off fashion, drop doubleheader to Hesperia

May 14, 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. HESPERIA — A dramatic seventh-inning rally by Mason County Eastern ended in heartbreak Thursday as Hesperia answered with a walk-off…

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Ludington softball swept in doubleheader against Cadillac

May 14, 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. CADILLAC — The Ludington varsity…

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Ludington boys golf team rebounds with first-place finish at Fremont jamboree

May 14, 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. FREMONT — The Ludington boys…

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Ludington girls soccer blanks No. 8 TC St. Francis 5-0

May 14, 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. TRAVERSE CITY — The Ludington…

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Cadillac sweeps Ludington JV softball in doubleheader

May 14, 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 junior…

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Spartans place seventh at Oakridge Invitational

May 14, 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 — The Mason County…

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Ludington PD report, published May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Monday, May 11,…

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MCC JV splits doubleheader with Farwell

May 14, 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. FARWELL — The Mason County…

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Ruiz homers on senior night as MCC falls twice to Shelby

May 14, 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…

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Obituary: Joyce Leeann Sorensen, 62, of Scottville

May 14, 2026

We lost our Mom, Grandma, daughter, sister, aunt and friend on Monday, May 11, 2026. Joyce Leeann Sorensen, 62, of Scottville fought a courageous battle with cancer for over three…

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Convicted sex offender sentenced to 17-60 years in prison

May 13, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Ludington man serving a 25-year minimum prison term for first-degree criminal sexual conduct was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years…

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MCC board to consider administrator contracts, new teacher hires

May 13, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Schools Board of Education will consider administrator contract renewals and the hiring of two new teachers when it meets Friday, May 15, at 7…

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Oceana County man sentenced to prison for receiving, concealing stolen tools

May 13, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was sentenced to 40 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen…

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Celebration of Life for Ellen Schroeder scheduled

May 13, 2026

A celebration of life for Ellen Schroeder will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 76, in Ludington.   Ellen…

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Obituary: Barbara Lynn “Barb” Dodson, 87, of Scottville

May 13, 2026

Barbara Lynn “Barb” Dodson, 87, of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2026. Barb was born on Sept. 27, 1938 in Free Soil to Vance and Clara Rosenow.  Barb attended…

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Employment: Part-time Music Director

May 13, 2026

St. John’s Church Position: Part-time Music Director Overview: Seeking a passionate director to lead music ministry. Services feature a blended worship style. Responsibilities: ·         Direct music for one weekly Sunday morning service ·         Play…

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Carferry documentary to premiere Saturday at arts center; panel discussion at maritime museum

May 12, 2026

LUDINGTON — A new indepndently-produed documentary chronicling the history of the SS Badger and the Great Lakes railroad carferry era will premiere on Saturday, May 16. “Railroad on Water: The…

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Recall petition applications against Hamlin officials filed, again

May 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Election Commission will meet May 21 to review recall petition language targeting two Hamlin Township officials. According to a notice posted…

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Public invited to meet MCC superintendent candidates Monday prior to interviews

May 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education has announced the schedule for the second round of interviews in its search for the district’s next…

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