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Recent death: Ann Marie (Levandoski) Bird, 66, of Ludington

May 20, 2026

  Ann Marie (Levandoski) Bird, 66, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 16, 2026. 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 __________ Please Support Local News…

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11th Fish On For Freedom Veterans Fishing Tournament is June 5

May 19, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Fish On For Freedom Veterans Fishing Tournament will return to Ludington for its 11th year on Friday, June 5. The tournament will begin with a 6 a.m. tournament-style start. At 11:45 a.m., boats will assemble just outside the Ludington pier heads in preparation for the Welcome Home Parade, which will begin at noon. Boats will be led…

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Aubrey Chye named MCC Outstanding Senior

May 19, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Aubrey Chye was named the Mason County Central 2026 Outstanding Senior during a ceremony Tuesday. Aubrey is the daughter of Roxanne and Pat Chye. She is an honor graduate, senior class vice president, a three-sport athlete, member of student council, member…

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Miley Kessel named MCE Outstanding Senior

May 19, 2026

CUSTER — Miley Kessel was selected as the Mason County Eastern 2026 Outstanding Senior. She is the daughter of Lyle and Dana Kessel and will attend Hope College, where she plans to pursue an education degree with the goal of becoming a science teacher. Kessel is the Class of 2026 valedictorian and a member of the National Honor Society and…

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Orioles fall to Oakridge in home doubleheader

May 19, 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. LUDINGTON — The Ludington varsity softball team dropped a doubleheader to Muskegon Oakridge Tuesday night at Oriole Field, falling 13-6 and 21-10. The Orioles were competitive throughout stretches of both games and held leads at…

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