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Mason County Titanic connection will be topic of Scottville Senior Center history chat

February 17, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Historical Society will hold its first Mason County History Chat on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St. The program is free. Rob Alway, editor-in-chief of the Mason County Press and treasurer of the Mason County Historical Society, will present an encore presentation of Mason County’s…

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Obituary: Melvin Claypool, 96, of Scottville

February 17, 2026

Melvin Claypool, 96, of Scottville, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026.  Melvin was born on March 31, 1929 in Amber Township, the oldest child of Melvin Linus and Nettie (Ames) Claypool and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1947.  On August 29, 1959 he married Doris Potter Trim in Ludington and they celebrated 54 years together before Doris…

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Recent death: Veronica “Roni” A Loch, 74, of Ludington

February 17, 2026

Veronica “Roni” A Loch, 74, of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive…

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Scott Russell took local education to another level

February 16, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — He was bigger than life; jovial. A true leader and a devoted educator. He loved to talk education, hunting and fishing. He loved Custer and would do anything for all kids. His leadership style was simple: Hire the best and get out of their way. This was Scott Russell, former superintendent of Mason County…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: TC West ends Orioles’ winning streak

February 16, 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. TRAVERSE CITY — The Ludington Orioles’ winning streak ended Monday when the Traverse City West Titans defeated them 88-64. The Titans knocked down 12 3-pointers and cruised to victory. The Orioles trailed…

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