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Cardinals split doubleheader with White Cloud after late-game rally in nightcap

May 23, 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. WHITECLOUD — Mason County Eastern split a non-conference softball doubleheader Friday against White Cloud, dropping the opener 4-3 before rallying for a 12-5 win in the nightcap. The Cardinals appeared poised to take the first…

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Obituary: Michael Muralt, 62, of Bradenton, Fla.

May 23, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Muralt, formerly of Ludington, who passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Bradenton Fla. Michael was born on July 18, 1963, in Ludington, to Charlotte and Jon Muralt. He graduated from Ludington High School and went on to build a career as a commercial and residential painter…

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Recent death: Charlotte Mae Shanks, 89, of Ludington

May 23, 2026

  Charlotte Mae Shanks, 89, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________…

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Miss Ludington Area to compete for Miss Michigan title

May 22, 2026

MUSKEGON — Miss Ludington Area 2026 Ashley McPike will compete for the title of Miss Michigan 2026 during the Miss Michigan Scholarship Program Preliminary Competition June 18-20 at the Frauenthal Center in downtown Muskegon. The finals night coronation is scheduled for June 20. Tickets are available at missmichigan.org. The Miss Ludington Area Board of Directors will host a send-off party…

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Free Soil woman arrested for child abuse, posession of meth

May 22, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Free Soil woman was arrested Thursday, May 21, by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on charges related to child abuse and possession of methamphetamine following a well-being check involving a toddler. Deputies responded to the 1400 block of West Hoague Road after receiving information that reportedly included a video showing the woman smoking methamphetamine while…

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