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Calumet first freighter to arrive in Manistee this season

May 10, 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 Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The MV Calumet became the first freighter to visit Manistee Harbor this shipping season when it arrived Sunday afternoon. The Calumet was en route to the TES Filer City dock with a…

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Commercial fishing boat salvage attempt unsuccessful

May 10, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — An attempt was made Sunday to salvage a sunken commercial fishing boat from a channel on Pere Marquette Lake. The commercial fishing vessel Sandy remains submerged in the channel near the Washington Avenue bridge. The boat had been docked…

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MCC baseball drops extra-inning games at Lakeview tournament

May 10, 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. LAKEVIEW — The Mason County Central varsity baseball team came up short in a pair of extra-inning contests Saturday at…

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PM Township to review conservation park grant opportunities

May 10, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Charter Township trustees will discuss several conservation grant opportunities and ongoing habitat restoration projects at Pere Marquette Conservation Park during the township board’s regular…

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Princess returns to Manistee, cruising season begins next weekend

May 9, 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 Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LAKE MICHIGAN — The…

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Scottville Clown Band announces 2026 schedule

May 9, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band will make several local appearances this season. In Mason County, the band will make its seasonal debut Thursday, June 25,…

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Veteran receives free roof from Scottville contractor

May 9, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Tom and Jackie Lynn Denboer received a generous gift Friday when they were given a new roof courtesy of A-Class Construction & Restoration of…

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Central softball rallies past Lakeview before falling to Belding

May 9, 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. LAKEVIEW — Mason County Central…

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Spartan boys track secures runner-up finish in home conference meet

May 9, 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. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County…

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MCC JV drops pair at MCE tournament

May 9, 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. Editor’s Note: Mason County Press…

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Spartans girls track finishes runner-up at conference championship

May 9, 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. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County…

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Ludington finishes second in conference tennis tourney

May 9, 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 — Ludington wrapped up…

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Ludington girls win Montague track meet title; boys place fourth

May 9, 2026

Photos contributed by Susan Sniegowski  MONTAGUE — Ludington’s girls track and field team capped an undefeated regular season by claiming the West Michigan Conference Lakes Division championship Friday at Montague,…

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North Muskegon dominates Spartans in doubleheader

May 9, 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. SCOTTVILLE — North Muskegon capitalized…

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MCC 7th graders learn local maritime history

May 8, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Central seventh grade…

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Obituary: Theresa Ann Domkowski, 91, of Ludington

May 8, 2026

Theresa Ann Domkowski, 91, of Ludington, formerly of Glen Ellyn, Ill., passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. Terry was born on Sept. 8, 1934, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter…

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North Muskegon defeats MCC in softball twinbill

May 8, 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. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s…

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Orioles sweep Mariners in conference softball doubleheader

May 8, 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 Orioles…

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Stowe scores 3 goals as Orioles blank Fremont conference showdown

May 8, 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 — Ludington took control…

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Ludington golfers shoot season-best to place second at Rocket Invite

May 8, 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. MUSKEGON — The Ludington High…

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LHS Honors 36 Alpha Graduates at annual banquet

May 8, 2026

By Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Ludington High School honored 36 students Thursday during its annual Alpha Graduates’ Banquet, held at Lincoln Hille Golf Club. The event recognized…

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