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Mason County sheriff’s marine patrol to move operations to Coast Guard station

May 11, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has taken recent steps to improve its marine patrol response times on Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Lake. The sheriff’s office recently entered into a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Coast Guard to use office space at the station and eventually use its lift station along the Ludington…

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Flipstar gymnasts showcase skills at Spring Fling Fun Meet

May 11, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Flipstar Gymnastics welcomed athletes, families and community members Saturday, May 2, for its annual Spring Fling Fun Meet and “Show-Off Your Skills” event at Flipstar Gymnastics. The event gave lower-level competitive team members an opportunity to participate in the final fun meet of the season, while recreational class students demonstrated skills they have been practicing throughout…

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MCE greenhouse project grows fresh produce, sustainability education

May 11, 2026

CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools students are harvesting more than vegetables from the school’s newly revitalized greenhouse — they are cultivating sustainability, environmental awareness and hands-on science education. The MCE School Greenhouse project transformed an unused campus greenhouse into a student-led sustainability and food-production program through partnerships involving Mason County Eastern science classes, the district’s food service department, Michigan…

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MCE softball tops Pentwater; Kessel records 500th career strikeout

May 11, 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 Eastern used strong pitching and timely hitting to sweep Pentwater in a West Michigan D League softball doubleheader Monday at St. Mary’s Field. The Cardinals won the opener 4-2 before taking…

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Ludington boys golf team wins WMC jamboree

May 11, 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. WHITEHALL — Ludington opened a busy week on the right note Monday, winning the rescheduled West Michigan Conference boys golf jamboree hosted by Whitehall at White Lake Golf Club. The Orioles posted a team score…

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