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Obituary: Capt. Richard “Rich” Laaksonen, 59, of Ludington

May 4, 2026

Captain Richard “Rich” Laaksonen, 59, of Ludington, a legendary figure of the Michigan charter fishing community and a true outdoorsman, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Rich was a passionate fisherman and a loyal friend who lived his life by the words tattooed over his heart: “Fishing is my passion, my family is my life.” Born on January 5,…

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Ludington tops Whitehall 6-2 in girls tennis

May 4, 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. WHITEHALL — Ludington earned a 6-2 win over host Whitehall on Monday in girls tennis action. The Orioles picked up singles victories from Ava Johnson at No. 1 and Khloe Wachowski at No. 4. Ludington…

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Ludington golfers claim WMC Jamboree title at Manistee National

May 4, 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. MANISTEE — The Ludington varsity golf team continued its strong spring run Monday, capturing first place at the Western Michigan Conference Jamboree at Manistee National. The Orioles finished with a team score of 17-over-par 157,…

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Stowe hat trick leads Orioles soccer past Shelby 4-0

May 4, 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. SHELBY — Ludington’s girls soccer team remained unbeaten in conference play Monday with a 4-0 win over Shelby. The Orioles improved to 8-5-1 overall and 6-0 in the conference. Hestyn Stowe led Ludington with three…

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Spartans place sixth at windy Ravenna jamboree

May 4, 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. RAVENNA — Mason County Central battled tough conditions and a strong field to finish sixth Monday at the third Western Michigan Conference Rivers Division boys golf jamboree at Moss Ridge Golf Club. Played in blustery…

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