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Obituary: Verna Fugere, 77, of Ludington

January 13, 2026

Verna Lee Fugere, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 77. Verna Lee battled many health issues over the course of her life. Starting at the age of 10, after nearly a year in the hospital, she defied all odds and overcame aplastic anemia. Her last health battle…

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Obituary: Robert “Bob” Olsen, 79 of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil

January 13, 2026

Robert “Bob” Olsen, 79 of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Lake Michigan Senior Living. He was born August 13, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of the late Edwin and Frances (Cooper) Olsen. Bob was known for his generous spirit, often painting houses for those who needed some help. A die-hard…

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Employment: Coaching positions

January 13, 2026

Employment: Coaching positions Mason County Central School District has the following coaching positions open: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach, Job ID #641 Girls Varsity Track Head Coach, Job ID #642 For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Application deadline: Jan. 27, 2026 This is a paid posting. Published until Jan. 27, 2026

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Orioles defeat Spartans

January 12, 2026

MCP 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 neighbors Mason County Central 57-26 Monday, Jan. 12. “I thought we had a great defensive performance for 32 minutes tonight,” said LHS Coach Warren Stowe. “We were…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: MCC defeats Onekama in close game

January 12, 2026

MCP 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 defeated Onekama Monday, Jan. 12 in a close match, 31-29. “It was a win, and that’s what matters,” said MCC Coach Chris VanderHaag. “We needed one after…

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