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Introducing the Masters of the PM Steamers history project

January 19, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In December, Mason County Press launched a Great Lakes History Log series entitled Masters of the PM Steamers. This series features the stories of the captains of the Ludington-based railroad maritime fleet, which included the carferries and their predecessors, the break-bulk “black boats.” This series is being presented on MCP in a chronological sequence, beginning in…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

January 19, 2026

  The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026: Schools: Covenant Christian School, Ludington Fountain Child Development Center Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School,…

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Upcoming library events

January 19, 2026

Winter Wonderland Party The Mason County District Library is holding a Winter Wonderland party for children at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. Both branches will have scavenger hunts, games, snacks, and a fun time. Bring your family and enjoy some time playing games together. Lunch and “Lord of the Rings” for teens Teens are invited to enjoy lunch and…

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Middle School Competitive Cheer: Orioles take third place at Brethren invite

January 19, 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. BRETHREN — The OJ DeJonge Middle School (Ludington) competitive cheer team earned third place Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Brethren invitational. It was the team’s first trophy. We welcome submitted photographs. Deadline…

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Club Wrestling: Hook & Catch competes in Whitehall

January 19, 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. WHITEHALL — Athletes from Hook and Catch Wrestling Club of Ludington competed at the MYWAY Whitehall Open, held at the Viking Athletic Center in Whitehall, and recorded strong results in youth grappling competition.…

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