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Obituary: Dixie Lee Bogvad, 88, of Ludington

January 30, 2026

  Dixie Lee Bogvad, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday January 29, 2026. She graduated from Scottville High School. On December 12, 1953, Dixie married Dale A. Bogvad and they shared 44 years together before Dale’s passing in 1997. Dixie was a cherished member of the First Methodist Church of Scottville. She is survived by her daughters Doreen (John…

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Obituary: Gary Lee Finkbeiner, 68, of Ludington

January 30, 2026

Gary Lee Finkbeiner, 68, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, in his home. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Gary lived a life full of love, laughter, and purpose. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, a man whose kindness, strength, and selflessness touched everyone who knew him. Gary is survived by his beloved wife,…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: MCC scores needed victory over Holton

January 29, 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. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central ended its losing streak Thursday by defeating the Holton Red Devils 36-28 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. Tonight we stopped the losing streak that we…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Orioles defeat Oakridge

January 29, 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. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Orioles defeated the Oakridge Eagles Thursday, 57-22. “Great team win for our group,” said LHS Coach Warren Stowe. “We came out with strong effort and set the tone…

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West Shore FFA competes in districts

January 29, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. MONTAGUE — The West Shore FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapter competed at districts hosted by Montague High School Wednesday. Though the team fell short of advancing to the regionals, their coach, Mark Willis, said they competed…

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