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Exploring the old Mason & Oceana Railroad

May 30, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Nearly 70 history enthusiasts spent Saturday traveling the former route of the Mason & Oceana Railroad during a sold-out fundraising bus tour organized by the Mason County Historical Society. The tour began and ended at Historic White Pine Village, located near the site of the former town of Buttersville, which once served as the industrial center…

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MCC announces free summer meal sites for children and teens

May 30, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Food Service will provide free summer meals to children and eligible young adults through the Summer Food Service Program beginning June 10 and continuing through Aug. 14. The program is open to all children ages 18 and younger,…

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LHS softball season ends in district semifinals

May 30, 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. MUSKEGON — The Ludington varsity softball team saw its season come to an end Saturday, falling to North Muskegon 10-0 in a Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 District 37 semifinal game hosted by…

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Kessel dominates in semifinal win, Cardinals fall in district championship

May 29, 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 Eastern advanced to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 4 District 109 championship game Friday with a 3-2 semifinal victory over Hesperia before falling 10-0 to host Holton in the…

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Jones Act waiver raises concerns for Great Lakes shipping industry

May 28, 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 Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A recent extension of a temporary Jones Act waiver by the Trump administration is drawing criticism from U.S. maritime industry organizations, including groups representing Great Lakes shipping interests. The waiver allows certain foreign-flagged vessels to…

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