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Baker Ford of Ludington open for business following fire

January 6, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — While repairs are still underway following an early December fire, Baker Ford of Ludington is back open. On Dec. 2 a furnace caught fire at the dealership, 3045 W. US 10-31. While nobody was hurt and personnel from Scottville Fire Department were able to quickly extinguish the fire, which was limited to the…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: West Michigan Christian defeats MCC

January 6, 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 — West Michigan Christian defeated Mason County Central Tuesday night, Jan. 6, 52-38. “It was a close game all the way through until the last three minutes,” MCC Coach Chris VanderHaag…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: LHS over TC St. Francis

January 6, 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 — Ludington defeated Traverse City St. Francis Tuesday, Jan. 6, 70-54, keeping their winning streak going. “We had a huge first quarter jumping out to a 23-9 lead,” said LHS Coach…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Orioles defeat Orchard View

January 6, 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. MUSKEGON — The Ludington Orioles defeated the Orchard View Cardinals 41-17 in their return from winter break Tuesday, Jan. 6. “It was great to get out and play and get a conference…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Weak second half costs Spartans loss to Shelby

January 6, 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. SHELBY — The Shelby Tigers defeated Mason County Central 57-26 in post-winter break conference play Tuesday night, Jan. 6. “We played a great first half and a poor second half,” said MCC…

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