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MCC graduation

May 24, 2026

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School graduated 87 seniors Friday evening at the MCC High School gymnasium. It was the 123rd high school graduation in Scottville and the last commencement for retiring Superintendent Jeff Mount. Mount has…

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LHS graduation

May 24, 2026

Photos by Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor LUDINGTON — Ludington High School graduated 144 seniors on Friday during the commencement ceremony held at Hawley Gymnasium.   ______________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with…

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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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