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A new season with Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol

May 19, 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 Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor  Friday, May 15, 2026, saw me boarding the Mason County Sheriff’s Office 25-foot boat at the Loomis Street boat launch. Deputy Mike Fort, officer in charge of the unit, and Deputy Mason Marrison were…

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Holton sweeps Spartans in doubleheader

May 19, 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. HOLTON — Mason County Central struggled defensively and in the circle Tuesday afternoon as the Spartans dropped a nonconference softball doubleheader to Holton. The Red Devils claimed the opener 12-2 before taking the nightcap 19-7.…

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Old Engine Club to hold swap meet, garden tractor pull

May 19, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club will hold a Memorial Weekend swap meet Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. A garden tractor pull will take place Saturday with weigh-in at 10 a.m. and the event beginning at 11 a.m. Setup for the swap meet will take place Thursday, May…

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MCC rallies for walk-off win, sweeps Hart in twinbill

May 19, 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. HART — Mason County Central rallied in dramatic fashion to complete a suspended game and carried the momentum into a high-scoring nightcap Monday, sweeping Hart in a West Michigan Conference baseball doubleheader. The Spartans won…

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MCC JV rallies past Eastern varsity in softball doubleheader

May 19, 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. CUSTER — Mason County Central’s junior varsity softball team rallied late in both games Monday, sweeping Mason County Eastern in a doubleheader at St. Mary’s Field. The Spartans won the opener 7-3 before edging the…

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