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MCC board narrows superintendent search to O’Dell, Tuka

May 5, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education has narrowed its choice of superintendent candidates from three to two, selecting Jason O’Dell and Jeff Tuka as finalists. The board interviewed Amy Cockburn and O’Dell Monday evening and Tuka on Tuesday. Candidate Jason Lundin had been scheduled to be interviewed Tuesday but withdrew his application. Cockburn…

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Busy midday marine traffic at Port of Ludington

May 5, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington; houseofflavorsrestaurants.com By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Tuesday was a busy day for boat watching in the Port of Ludington, with two vessels departing and two arriving around noon. The MV Prime tanker, escorted by the tug Sarah Andrie, began departing the OxyChem dock…

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LHS announces 10 finalists for All-Around Senior

May 5, 2026

Story and photo by Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor  LUDINGTON — Ten Ludington High School seniors have been selected by their classmates as finalists for the Class of 2026 All-Around Senior Award, continuing a long-standing tradition within Ludington Area School District. The finalists are Walton Autrey, Ava Carlson, Amelia Hatch, Luke Kwietniewski, Lydia Kwietniewski, Ian Lundberg, Madilyn Lynn, Colin Shelton, Lilly…

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Oriole softball swept by Fremont in home doubleheader

May 5, 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 — Ludington dropped a nonconference softball doubleheader to Fremont on Tuesday at Oriole Field, falling 10-0 and 11-1. Madison VanSickle went the distance in the opener, pitching seven innings while allowing 14 hits and…

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MCC baseball tops Hesperia

May 5, 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’s varsity baseball team piled up 26 hits and got solid outings on the mound to sweep Hesperia 10-6 and 14-3 (five innings) Tuesday at Spartan Community Field. In Game 1,…

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