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Calumet arrives in Ludington

May 27, 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. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Calumet arrived in the Port of Ludington Wednesday evening just before sunset. Making its first visit of the shipping season to Ludington, the vessel came from Burns Harbor,…

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Riverton motorcycle crash victim identified

May 27, 2026

RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Richard Stepka has been identified by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office as the man who died as the result of a motorcycle crash that occurred in Riverton Township sometime between Monday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 26. Emergency crews were dispatched Tuesday, at 12:30 p.m. to the area of Stiles and Marrison roads in Riverton Township for…

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Reeths-Puffer edges Ludington 3-2 in district semifinal

May 27, 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’s girls soccer season came to an end Wednesday night with a 3-2 loss to Reeths-Puffer in a Division 2 district semifinal at Ludington High School. The Orioles trailed 1-0 at halftime before…

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Ludington boys golf team finishes fifth at regional tournament

May 27, 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. BIG RAPIDS — The Ludington varsity boys golf team came up just short of a state finals berth Tuesday, finishing fifth at the Division 2 Region 7 tournament at Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids.…

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Obituary: Joan K. Carey, 81, of Ludington

May 27, 2026

Joan K. (Hulet) Carey, 81, of Ludington, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Joanie was born on June 10, 1944. She will be lovingly remembered for her bubbly spirit, sweet heart, and genuine love for people. Known for warmly calling everyone “hun” or “honey,” Joan had a special way of making others feel welcomed,…

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