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Obituary: Linda Marlene (Boals) Olson, 86, of Ludington

March 11, 2026

Linda Marlene (Boals) Olson, 86, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. Linda was born on November 22, 1939, in Ludington, to the late Marlen Boals and Lavona (Hof) Granger. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1957. On August 22, 1958, she married Willard Olson. Together they shared over 30 memorable years together until his passing in…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Orioles fall to Freeland in quarterfinals

March 10, 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. MT. PLEASANT — The Ludington Orioles fell to the Freeland Falcons 69-53 Tuesday evening in the Michigan High School Athetlic Association’s Division 2 boys basketball quarterfinals hosted at Mt. Pleasant High School.…

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Employment: Sports Reporter

March 10, 2026

Employment: Sports Reporter Mason County Press/Oceana County Press is seeking a part-time sports reporter. Time commitment for this position will begin up to 10 hours per week. Duties Receive information provided by area coaches and create written reports based on that information. Typically two to three paragraphs and statistics. Post articles on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press websites.…

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“Growing” trees at the Scottville library

March 10, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Progress is being made on updates to the children’s area of the Mason County District Library’s Scottville branch. Today, artist Matt Mroz, Bob Dickson, library director emeritus, and Carol Dickson, measured out a new tree sculpture that will be a center-piece of the space. The updates at the library are the result of a…

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32 participate in Try Hockey for Free event

March 10, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Thirty-two young athletes took their first strides on the ice during the Try Hockey for Free event held Saturday, March 7 at West Shore Community Ice Arena on the campus of West Shore Community College. The event welcomed 32 new skaters, including 15 girls, giving local youth the opportunity to experience hockey for the first time in…

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