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MCC bands, choirs perform spring concert

May 15, 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 SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central middle school and high school music programs performed their spring concert Thursday evening at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium. Under the direction of Brian Parent, the evening included performances from the sixth grade band,…

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Autrey named LHS All Around Senior

May 15, 2026

By Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor  LUDINGTON — Ludington High School senior Walt Autrey was named the All Around Senior during Thursday’s academic assembly. Autrey was selected from a group of 10 finalists by Ludington High School staff members. He is the 88th senior to receive…

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Ludington Petunia Parade planting day is Saturday, launches watering truck fundraiser

May 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — As volunteers prepare to plant more than 32,000 petunias Saturday morning, the Ludington Petunia Parade has launched a capital campaign to raise $75,000 for the purchase of a newer watering truck, citing growing maintenance concerns with the organization’s current vehicle. The volunteer-led nonprofit…

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Historic Corps tugs Racine, Kenosha in Manistee for harbor project

May 15, 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 arrival of…

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Ludington State Park to offer free nature, history programs in May and June

May 15, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Ludington State Park will offer a series of free educational programs and guided outdoor events during late May and early June, highlighting the park’s wildlife, dunes, rivers…

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LASD’s Kuczynski named band teacher of the year

May 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District Director of Bands Keith Kuczynski has been named the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 1 Teacher of the Year for 2026. Kuczynski…

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Police news, published May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, May 14, 2026: 8…

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Obituary: Sally Ann Barnett, 72, of Branch

May 15, 2026

Sally Ann Barnett, 72, of Branch, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer over a number of years.  Sally was born on January 8,…

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Spartans split baseball doubleheader with Onekama

May 15, 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. ONEKAMA — The Mason County…

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Recent births, published May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026

The following births have been reported: Taj Cade Cressell-Linstrom, the son of Adrienne and Bradi Cressell-Lindstrom of Ludington, was born on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…

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Recent death: D. Dianne Eisenlohr, 80, of Ludington

May 15, 2026

D. Dianne Eisenlohr, 80, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon.  She was born Nov. 29, 1945, in Ludington,…

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Over 50 honored during Make a Difference Awards

May 14, 2026

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — More…

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Spartans fall to Onekama in softball doubleheader

May 14, 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. ONEKAMA — The Mason County…

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Cardinals fall in walk-off fashion, drop doubleheader to Hesperia

May 14, 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. HESPERIA — A dramatic seventh-inning…

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Ludington softball swept in doubleheader against Cadillac

May 14, 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. CADILLAC — The Ludington varsity…

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Ludington boys golf team rebounds with first-place finish at Fremont jamboree

May 14, 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 — The Ludington boys…

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Ludington girls soccer blanks No. 8 TC St. Francis 5-0

May 14, 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. TRAVERSE CITY — The Ludington…

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Cadillac sweeps Ludington JV softball in doubleheader

May 14, 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 junior…

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Spartans place seventh at Oakridge Invitational

May 14, 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 Mason County…

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Ludington PD report, published May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Monday, May 11,…

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MCC JV splits doubleheader with Farwell

May 14, 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. FARWELL — The Mason County…

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