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…
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…
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. HOLTON — The Holton Red Devils defeated Mason County Eastern Monday in non-conference play, 53-39. “The guys played really hard and didn’t give up, despite being shorthanded, missing two of our starters,”…
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. Three Ludington High School wrestlers will advance to regionals following successful district matches over the weekend. Two of the three are female wrestlers, a first for LHS. The Ludington boys wrestling team…
John J. Zukas, 73, formerly of Custer, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. John was born September 17, 1952, in Ludington to John and Emily Zukas. He graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1971 and worked for many years as a forklift driver, most recently at Indian Summer until retirement. John was preceded in death by his…
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