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Aboard the Wilfred Sykes: Part 9. Son of a sailor, Adam Larson follows his dad to the helm

October 17, 2026

The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years, I have made it a personal mission to tell the stories of the Great Lakes maritime industry and, especially, the people who work aboard its vessels. As someone who has…

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MCC celebrates homecoming with football win

October 16, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central celebrated its homecoming Friday evening with a varsity football victory over Hesperia 59-0. Alexis Sanford was crowned homecoming queen while Justin Resendiz was named homecoming king. Sanford is the daughter of Kate and Jim Sanford and Resendiz is…

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Enrollment declines in all three Mason County public school districts

October 16, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief All three of Mason County’s public school districts are reporting declining student enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year, reflecting a statewide trend attributed largely to declining birth rates and changing population demographics. Mason County Central School District, Ludington Area School District and Mason County Eastern School District have each reported decreases in enrollment compared to fall…

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Aboard the Wilfred Sykes: Part 8. AB Matt Uhlbeck at the wheel and behind the lens

October 16, 2026

The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief ABOARD THE SS WILFRED SYKES — For Matt Uhlbeck of Buckley, steering a 678-foot Great Lakes freighter is more than a job. It is the realization of a childhood dream and a step toward a career as…

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White Pine Village to host trick-or-treat event Saturday

October 16, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will conclude its 2026 season Saturday, Oct. 17, with its annual Village Trick-or-Treat event from 2 to 5 p.m. Families are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes and enjoy an afternoon of trick-or-treating throughout the village’s historic buildings. Admission will be discounted 50% for all guests during the event, from 2 to…

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