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VIDEO: Ice on the lighthouse

January 21, 2026

This video is presented by Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Jan. 20, 2026: Ice has formed on the Ludington North Breakwater Lighhouse following a few days of a mid-January gales.   ___________________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: LHS defeats Manistee

January 21, 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. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Orioles defeated rivals Manistee in West Michigan Conference Lakes Division action Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Hawley Gymnasium, 62-34. “This was a really nice conference…

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Varsity Wrestling: Spartans top Orioles in cross-county dual

January 21, 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. SCOTTVILLE — Weather caused two competitors to drop out of a quad meet at Mason County Central Wednesday afternoon, resulting in a cross-county dual. The Spartans were victorious over Ludington 38-28. Whitehall…

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Ludington firefighters quickly extinguish house fire

January 21, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department responded to a fire at 206 S. Delia St., at 10:24 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21. Upon the arrival of the first unit, smoke could be seen coming from the eaves and a second floor bedroom window. The occupants of the home safely evacuated and firefighters extinguished the fire quickly. Ludington Fire Chief John Henderson said…

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Brrrrewfest will benefit new state park amphitheater

January 21, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Pure Ludington Brrrrewfest will take place on Saturday, Jan. 31. Proceeds raised at the 11th annual event will support the Friends of the Ludington State Park organization which plans to earmark funds to improve the parks’ amphitheater. Brrrrewfest features craft beverage tastings, entertainment, and food. Funds from past events have helped the group purchase a handicapped-accessible playground,…

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