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Coding Pit Crew 4‑H Club launches in March at Ludington library

March 2, 2026

LUDINGTON  — Youth ages 5–12 are invited to join the new Coding Pit Crew 4‑H Club, a free hands‑on program running Thursday afternoons throughout March at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave. Sessions will take place from 3:15–5 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room. Participants will work collaboratively using LEGO Spike Essentials and Sphero…

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Scottville Clown Band launches fundraiser to purchase new bus

March 1, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is launching a capital fund campaign to purchase a new bus. Each year the Scottville Clown Band is a popular attraction at festivals and special events across Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, the band’s mission is to support youth music education. In 2025, the band provided more than $23,000 in…

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Young Spartans and Orioles compete in winter basketball league

March 1, 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. Learning life lessons through athletics  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WHITEHALL — Over the past couple of years, my 11-year-old daughter, Sloane and her teammates have participated in the West Michigan Adrenaline Basketball…

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MCC esports team ranked No. 1 in state

March 1, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — After their Final Four appearance in the fall state championships, the Mason County Central High School Mario Kart team, the Omega Spartans are determined to return and compete for the state title. The Spartans are starting off the spring season and…

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Varsity Swimming and Diving: Orioles dominate conference finals

March 1, 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 contributed by LHS Coach Susan Sniegowski MANISTEE — The Ludington Swim and Dive Team dominated first place finishes at the Coastal Conference finals on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at the Paine…

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