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Ludington fleet captain Duddleson skippered the famed L.C. Waldo during the 1913 storm

December 19, 2025

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In the historical record of Ludington shipping, Capt. John Wesley Duddleson is remembered as the first skipper of the SS Flint & Pere Marquette No. 2 break-bulk freighter. But, that assignment was a…

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West Shore Bank raises over $20,000 in Spirit of Giving initiative

December 19, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank and its customers recently raised $20,034.61 in its annual Spirit of Giving initiative.  Funds raised are donated to local nonprofit charitable organizations to assist families during the holidays. This year’s initiative supported six counties and organizations including: Mason County – $2,452.32 plus 3,100 non-perishable items (valued at $2022) for Hand2Hand, helping eliminate childhood hunger during…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Spartans defeat Holton

December 19, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central scored a win against the Holton Red Devils Thursday evening in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. The Spartans won 71-46. “I was pleased with our team play tonight,”…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Orioles top Oakridge

December 19, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  MUSKEGON — The Ludington Orioles scored blow against Oakridge Thursday night, defeating the Eagles 66-30. Eleven out of the 12 Orioles scored. Cam Gunsell led the well balanced Oriole attack with 19. Gunsell had…

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High School Girls Basketball: MCE teams defeat Big Rapids Crossroads

December 19, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  PENTWATER — Mason County Eastern’s varsity and junior varsity teams were victorious over Big Rapids Crossroads Charter Academy Thursday evening, Dec. 18. The varsity won 32-20 and the JV won 15-4. MCE varsity scorers…

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