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5 departments respond to Custer Twp. barn fire

February 11, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Five fire departments responded to a barn fire Wednesday morning at 1585 S. Tuttle Rd. Initially, Custer Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department, and Riverton Fire Department were dispatched at 10:41 a.m. Upon arrival, the first unit reported the barn was engulfed in flames. Additional tanker tender trucks were then requested from Branch Fire…

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LASD board to interview superintendent candidates in March

February 11, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education expects to hire a new superintendent by late April. Applications are still being excepted through the Michigan Leadership Institute, a private search firm, until Feb. 28. On March 10, the board of education will hold a special meeting. At that time, the board will be presented,…

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LHS, MCC jazz bands compete at CMU

February 11, 2026

MOUNT PLEASANT — The Ludington High School Jazz Ensemble and the Mason County Central Jazz Band each competed last week at the Central Michigan University Jazz Festival. LHS earned Most Outstanding Band in the Class B category. MCC earned second runner up for best trumpet section. Members of the LHS Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Keith Kuczynski, are Amelia…

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Recent births, published Feb. 11, 2026

February 11, 2026

Weston Blaidd Buell, the son of Chrystal and London Buell of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2026 births List of 2025 births   __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…

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Boys Varsity Swimming: LHS tops Alma, Manistee, sets new records

February 10, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. Photos submitted by LHS Coach Susan Sniegowski MANISTEE — Ludington Swim and Dive won a double dual meet against Alma and Manistee Tuesday. Oriole swimmers achieved two new individual state qualifying times…

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