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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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A new season with Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol

May 19, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor  Friday, May 15, 2026, saw me boarding the Mason County Sheriff’s Office 25-foot boat at the Loomis Street boat launch. Deputy Mike Fort, officer in charge of the unit, and Deputy Mason Marrison were…

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MCC rallies for walk-off win, sweeps Hart in twinbill

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. HART — Mason County Central rallied in dramatic fashion to complete a suspended game and carried the momentum into a high-scoring nightcap Monday, sweeping Hart in a West Michigan Conference baseball doubleheader. The Spartans won…

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