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MCC’s Colin Sullivan to attend Interlochen Arts Academy

February 20, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — On Thursday, Feb. 19, Mason County Central freshman Colin Sullivan, signed a letter of intent to attend Interlochen Arts Academy for the remainder of his high school career, beginning in the fall of 2026. Sullivan was accompanied by his father, Tim…

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Ludington firefighters save house from fire

February 20, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Firefighters quickly distinguished a fire inside a house at 1038 N. Beechwood St. on Friday, Feb. 20. Ludington Fire Department was dispatched to the residence at 11:50 a.m. for a report of a kitchen fire. Ludington Fire Department Capt.…

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Jury acquits Ludington man of CSC charges

February 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — A jury found Evan Lee Fargo, 34, not guilty of two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) following an eight-day trial in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Thursday, Feb. 19. Fargo faced up to life in prison had he been convicted of first-degree…

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Man sentenced to prison for drug convictions

February 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 17, for three drug convictions. Randy Wayne Hammond, pleaded guilty Dec. 9, 2025…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Feb. 20, 2026

February 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Gary Lee Herbert, 52, pleaded guilty Dec. 18, 2025 to failure to register…

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Obituary: Veronica A. Lach, 74, of Ludington

February 20, 2026

Veronica A. Lach, 74, of Ludington, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Veronica, lovingly known as Roni, was born on March 20, 1951, in Chicago, to…

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Legal Notice: Michael Nickelson

February 20, 2026

Legal Notice: Michael Nickelson State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Michael Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Hart tops MCC in final conference game

February 19, 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. Photos by…

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MCE Boys Basketball: Eastern defeats GT Academy

February 19, 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. TRAVERSE CITY…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: LHS defeats Manistee; Gunsell tops 1,000 points

February 19, 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 —…

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MCC football players sign on to Olivet

February 19, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — On Thursday, Mason County Central seniors Eli Smith and Gideon Sayles,…

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WSCC presents Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’

February 19, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The theatre department at West Shore Community College will present “The…

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Police news, published Feb. 19, 2026

February 19, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Feb. 18,…

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MCC forensics team takes third place at MSU invite

February 18, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. EAST LANSING — The Mason County Central High School Forensics Team competed at…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: MCC falls to Onekama

February 18, 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. ONEKAMA —…

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West Shore Wolves 8U heading to state following wins at qualifier

February 18, 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. TRAVERSE CITY —…

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Man sentenced to prison for child sex crimes

February 18, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 17, for two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count…

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Co-op Hockey: Badgers pass first round of regionals

February 18, 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. CADILLAC —…

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Varsity Swimming: LHS swim and dive seniors shine with new state qualifying time

February 18, 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 —…

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Employment:  Internal Services Support Specialist

February 18, 2026

Employment:  Internal Services Support Specialist West Shore Community College (WSCC) seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to join our Business Office as the Internal Services Support Specialist. This team member…

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Man arrested for assault by strangulation

February 18, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Fountain man was arrested on a felony charge…

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