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Varsity Wrestling: Central finishes 8th in Hopkins invite

January 17, 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. HOPKINS — Mason County Central placed eighth out of 15 at the Hopkins High School invitational Saturday, Jan. 17. In the girls brackets, the Spartans had two champions. Junior Raelyn Wilson, 130…

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Obituary: Sandra Ann Kolb, 85, of Montague, formerly of Ludington

January 17, 2026

Sandra Ann (Johnson) Kolb was born to John and Rose Johnson on August 24, 1940, in Ludington and passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 15, 2026. In 1959 Sandra met the love of her life, Kenneth Kolb, when the two were attendants at mutual friends’ wedding. It was love at first sight, and…

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Obituary: Kelly LeRoy Lemire Sr., 63, of Fountain

January 17, 2026

Kelly LeRoy Lemire Sr., 63, of Fountain died on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at home.  Kelly was born on July 7, 1962 in Ludington, the son of Richard and Ella (Padgett) Lemire.  He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1980 as co-valedictorian with Connie Mattox, and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Michigan…

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MCE homecoming queen and king crowned

January 16, 2026

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Mason County Eastern’s 2026 homecoming queen and king were crowned Friday evening, Jan. 16, during half-time of the varsity boys basketball game against Traverse City Academy. Faith Troost, daughter of Kathy and Chad Troost, was crowned queen and Nikko Martinez, son of Katrina and Raymond Martinez, was crowned king. _________________________________ Please Support Local…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Eastern wins homecoming against TC Academy

January 16, 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. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — The Mason County Eastern Cardinals were victorious in their homecoming game, defeating the Traverse City Academy Mustangs 65-40. “It was a fun homecoming game all around,”…

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