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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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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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Police news, published May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Ludington Police Department reported the following activity: Thursday, May 21, 2026 12:04 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office, a 57-year-old Stevensville man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, third offense, following a traffic stop, Benson Road north of…

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