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MCC board narrows superintendent search to O’Dell, Tuka

May 5, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education has narrowed its choice of superintendent candidates from three to two, selecting Jason O’Dell and Jeff Tuka as finalists. The board interviewed Amy Cockburn and O’Dell Monday evening and Tuka on Tuesday. Candidate Jason Lundin had been scheduled to be interviewed Tuesday but withdrew his application. Cockburn…

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Busy midday marine traffic at Port of Ludington

May 5, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington; houseofflavorsrestaurants.com By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Tuesday was a busy day for boat watching in the Port of Ludington, with two vessels departing and two arriving around noon.…

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LHS announces 10 finalists for All-Around Senior

May 5, 2026

Story and photo by Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor  LUDINGTON — Ten Ludington High School seniors have been selected by their classmates as finalists for the Class of 2026 All-Around Senior Award, continuing a long-standing tradition within Ludington Area School District. The finalists are Walton Autrey,…

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3 boys injured in Sherman Road crash

May 5, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Three male juveniles from Mason County were injured in a single-vehicle crash in the 4900 block of Sherman Road near Fountain Road Sunday, May 3, shortly before…

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Oriole softball swept by Fremont in home doubleheader

May 5, 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 dropped a…

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MCC baseball tops Hesperia

May 5, 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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LHS tennis sweeps Fremont to cap undefeated conference dual season

May 5, 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. FREMONT — Ludington High School’s…

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Spartans defeat Hesperia in softball doubleheader

May 5, 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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Fremont hands LHS JV softball two losses in doubleheader

May 5, 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. FREMONT — Ludington’s junior varsity…

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Ludington edges Fremont to win WMC Lakes golf jamboree

May 5, 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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Ludington held…

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Recent births, published May 5, 2025

May 5, 2026

The following births have been reported: Isaiah Joseph Brewer, the son of Jody and Web Brewer of Free Soil, was born on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at…

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Obituary: David John Olszewski, 80, of Sarasota, Fla.

May 5, 2026

David John Olszewski, known affectionately as Papa Dave, of Sarasota, Florida, died at age 80 on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Dave was born on Dec. 19, 1945, in Chicago, Ill.,…

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Obituary: Mark Earl Dean, 64, of Ludington

May 5, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Earl Dean, who left this world peacefully at his home in Ludington, on Monday, April 27, 2026, surrounded…

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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…

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MCC JV softball sweeps Hesperia behind strong offense

May 4, 2026

HESPERIA — The Mason County Central junior varsity softball team used a high-powered offense and solid pitching to sweep Hesperia on Monday, winning 22-12 and 10-1. In the opener, the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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North Custer Road to close for culvert replacements starting Tuesday

May 4, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — North Custer Road will be closed to all traffic beginning Tuesday as crews replace multiple culverts in Mason County. The Mason County Road Commission announced the closure will…

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WSCC hosting high school art exhibition

May 4, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Art Department is hosting the 28th…

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