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Woman sentenced to prison for dealing cocaine, meth, fentanyl

May 21, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old woman was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 19, for 10 felony counts in connection to dealing drugs. Ashley Lynn Hornacek pleaded guilty March 24 to five counts of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic; one count of conspiracy to deliver/manufacture cocaine, heroin or another…

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Woman suffers minor injuries in crash

May 21, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 77-year-old Dorr, Mich. woman received minor injuries in a vehicle crash Friday, May 15, around 11:15 a.m. on US 31 near Johnson Road, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Hart post. She was evaluated at the scene and…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Destiny Marie Harris, 32, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession, possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams and fourth-degree child abuse. Offense date: Dec. 11, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Zayne Orion Batterson, 24, pleaded no contest March 24, 2026 to assault with intent to do great…

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Shoup, Smith lead Cardinals past Suttons Bay twice

May 20, 2026

SUTTONS BAY — Remington Smith collected three hits in four at-bats Wednesday as Mason County Eastern swept Suttons Bay in a non-conference varsity softball doubleheader, winning 14-2 and 23-17. In…

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MCC splits regular-season finale with Holton

May 20, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HOLTON — Mason County Central…

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MCC track teams compete at West Michigan All-Star Meet

May 20, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. FRUITPORT — The Mason County…

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Police news, published May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Ludington Police Department activity Tuesday, May 19, 2026: 2:20 a.m.,…

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Spartan JV drops doubleheader to Fremont

May 20, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County…

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Recent death: Ann Marie (Levandoski) Bird, 66, of Ludington

May 20, 2026

  Ann Marie (Levandoski) Bird, 66, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025…

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Recent death: Neta Jean (Hansen) Jewett, 95, of Ludington

May 20, 2026

  Neta Jean (Hansen) Jewett, 95, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025…

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11th Fish On For Freedom Veterans Fishing Tournament is June 5

May 19, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Fish On For Freedom Veterans Fishing Tournament will return to Ludington for its 11th year on Friday, June 5. The tournament will begin with a 6 a.m.…

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Aubrey Chye named MCC Outstanding Senior

May 19, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Aubrey Chye was named the Mason County Central 2026 Outstanding Senior…

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Miley Kessel named MCE Outstanding Senior

May 19, 2026

CUSTER — Miley Kessel was selected as the Mason County Eastern 2026 Outstanding Senior. She is the daughter of Lyle and Dana Kessel and will attend Hope College, where she…

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Orioles fall to Oakridge in home doubleheader

May 19, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. LUDINGTON — The Ludington varsity…

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A new season with Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol

May 19, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor  Friday, May 15, 2026,…

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Holton sweeps Spartans in doubleheader

May 19, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HOLTON — Mason County Central…

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Police news, published May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, May 18, 2026: 4:04…

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Old Engine Club to hold swap meet, garden tractor pull

May 19, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club will hold a Memorial Weekend swap meet Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.…

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MCC rallies for walk-off win, sweeps Hart in twinbill

May 19, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HART — Mason County Central…

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MCC JV rallies past Eastern varsity in softball doubleheader

May 19, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. CUSTER — Mason County Central’s…

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