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Busy day at port, Prime returns

May 17, 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 Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Prime returned to the Port of Ludington Sunday evening, docking at the Oxy Ludington plant dock to pick up another load of calcium chloride. The Prime was escorted into port by…

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Candice Elise/Robert F. Deegan waiting in line at Oxy

May 17, 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 Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The tug/barge Candice Elise/Robert F. Deegan arrived at Ludington harbor Sunday morning, heading to the Oxy Ludington plant on Pere Marquette Lake. The pair docked on the west slip of the property, likely…

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MCC girls track sends 5 to Division 3 state finals after regional meet

May 17, 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. MANTON — Mason County Central battled through a talented field Saturday at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 Regional Championship at Manton High School, finishing eighth overall with 40 points and qualifying five…

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LHS sends standout group to state finals after strong regional showing

May 17, 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 — Ludington’s boys and girls track and field teams turned in a strong overall performance Saturday at the regional meet, sending multiple athletes and relay teams on to the Division 2 state finals. Coach…

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MCC boys track places 7th at Division 3 regional; sending 3 to state

May 17, 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. MANTON — The Mason County Central boys track and field team turned in a strong performance Saturday at the Division 3 regional hosted by Manton, finishing seventh in a competitive 15-team field with 48 points.…

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