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Club Wrestling: Hook & Catch competes in Whitehall

January 19, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. WHITEHALL — Athletes from Hook and Catch Wrestling Club of Ludington competed at the MYWAY Whitehall Open, held at the Viking Athletic Center in Whitehall, and recorded strong results in youth grappling competition.…

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New general manager joins House of Flavors Restaurant team

January 18, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave., has recently hired Courtney Patterson as its general manager. Locally, Patterson has worked at Chef John’s European Cafe and, for six years, bar manager at Table 14. “Courtney is a dynamic hospitality and retail leader with over a decade of experience driving team success and exceptional…

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Think summer: West Shore Bank announces Rhythm & Dunes concert lineup

January 18, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the lineup of the 2026 Rhythm & Dunes community concerts. Mark Blomsteel & the Motor City Drive will perform on Saturday, July 25 and Jedi Mind Trip will perform on Saturday, Aug. 1. Both free concerts will be held at Waterfront Park. Mark Blomsteel & the Motor City Drive features a blend of…

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

January 18, 2026

The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026: Schools: Hart Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools West Shore Community College Note: Ludington Area School District is closed for a scheduled staff professional development day Others: Caritas Good…

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Varsity Competitive Cheer: LHS places 2nd at Brethren invite

January 18, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. BRETHREN — Ludington took second place at the Brethren High School meet Saturday, Jan. 17. Orioles Coach Karen Mazur said the team set new program records in rounds 1 and 3 and…

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