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Varsity Wrestling: Rice makes history as first female to qualify for state finals

February 26, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. CADILLAC — Ludington High School’s Laela Rice made program history on Feb. 22 at the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s girls regional 1 tournament, becoming the first female wrestler from LHS to…

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Obituary: Edward Alan VandenBerg, 90, of Ludington

February 26, 2026

Edward Alan VandenBerg, 90, of Ludington, formerly Kalamazoo, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. Ed was born on July 29, 1935, the son of the late Leonard and Margaret VandenBerg, in Kalamazoo. He was a 1953 graduate of Kalamazoo Central. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy on June 15, 1953. He was stationed on the…

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Obituary: Detrich Charles Bidwell, 58 of Ludington

February 26, 2026

Detrich Charles Bidwell, 58 of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born on November 13, 1967, in Ludington, Detrich was the son of Maynard J. and Charlene A. (Marrison) Bidwell. He graduated from Ludington High School, class of 1986. Detrich was the owner of DB Handyman Services. He is survived by his…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Central defeated by West Michigan Christian in district semifinals

February 25, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central put up a good fight Wednesday against West Michigan Christian in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 District 73 tournament…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Orioles squash Big Rapids in district semifinals

February 25, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. LUDINGTON — Ludington squashed Big Rapids Wednesday in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2, District 35 tournament semi-finals. The Orioles defeated the Cardinals 77-44. Ludington’s defense was on point, limiting…

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