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SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will close early today due to power outages. Superintendent Jeff Mount reported that three of the district’s four Scottville buildings have lost power this morning. Victory Early Childhood Center in Victory Township was closed as well, due to a power outage. Students will be provided lunches. Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. and…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Dylan Scott Berean, 24, assault with a dangerous weapon. Offense date: Feb. 24, 2026. Agency: Michigan State Police. Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: April 1 at 1:30 p.m. Christopher Lee Gasparas, 45, third-offense domestic violence. Offense date: Jan. 23, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, March 12, 2026: 12:50 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Jebavy Drive, Hamlin Township. 7:06 a.m., (MCSO), retail fraud, Wesco, City of Scottville. A male suspect…
Public Bid Notice: City of Ludington 2026 Annual Contracts The City of Ludington will be accepting bids for the following 2026 annual contracts: Fertilization & Weed Control Mowing – City Properties Mowing – Code Enforcement Bids will be accepted until Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. Please submit bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the service contract you are bidding on…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council recently approved an underwater inspection of the seawall at Waterfront Park as the city prepares to potentially accommodate cruise ships this summer. The inspection will cost $4,200, which will be split between the City of Ludington and the Ludington Area Visitors and Convention Bureau. “The purpose of the inspection is…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three men, each with local ties, are vying for the position of the next superintendent of Ludington Area School District. During a special meeting on Tuesday, the Board of Education selected three applicants, out of 19, based on assistance from Michigan Leadership Institute. Two of the candidates are graduates of West Shore Community College…
MASON COUNTY — A high wind warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Mason County, that is in effect Friday, March 13, from 2 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. “Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines,” states NWS. “Widespread power outages…
LUDINGTON — During the latest presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s 2026 speaker series Wednesday Jerry Berg of the Military History Academy discussed various weapons and battlefield tactics that were used during the American Revoluntionary War. The Speaker Series is one of many events planned by the Mason County Historical Society to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial. Visit masoncountymihistory.org to see a…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Custer woman who led police on a high-speed chase with a motorcycle last fall received an 11-month delayed sentence in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 10. Katlin Marie Hammond pleaded guilty Jan. 13 to two felony counts of third-degree fleeing a police officer and a misdemeanor of reckless driving,…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Recreation is now registering for youth summer leagues in baseball, softball and t-ball. The program is open for area children ages 4-15 and is administered through Mason County Central Schools. The cost is $40 per child, t-ball and $50 per child for all other leagues. Registration takes place online at www.masoncountyrec.org. The registration deadline is April…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, March 9, 2026: 7 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road north of Freeman Road, Free Soil Township. 7:09 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle rear-end crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway…
Dorothy May Engstrom, the daughter of Alexandria and David Engstrom of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…
Deborah Juanita Krajkiewicz, 65, of Scottville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Trinity Health Muskegon Campus. She was born February 27, 1961, the daughter of Raul and Cachita (Davila) Rodriguez. Cremation has taken place and in accordance with her wishes, no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in…
State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Nikita Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS will be conducted by the court on March 26, 2026 at 9 a.m. in the Mason County Courthouse Board of Commissioner’s Room, 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI…
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 ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS will be conducted by the court on March 26, 2026 at 9 a.m. in the Mason County Courthouse Board of Commissioner’s Room, 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education has selected three candidates to be interviewed for the position of superintendent. Those candidates include: Frank Marietta, Travis Walker and Jonathan Wennstrom. The board made the decision during a special meeting Tuesday. It had received 19 applications for the position to replace Dr. Kyle Corlett, who resigned in December. The…
LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old man was sentenced to two to 30 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 10, for convictions of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession, felony firearm, receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000 and fourth-offense habitual offender, according to court records. Benjamin Carl Meyer pleaded no contest to the charges, Jan. 13. Two additional counts of felony…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, March, 10, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Cora Jean Libby, 57, pleaded guilty Jan. 13 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and and third-offense habitual offender was sentenced March 10 to one year in jail with credit for seven days served; three years probation; and $398 in fines and costs. She was found guilty of…
Nancy Joanne Anderson, 82, of Ludington, left this world unexpectedly but peacefully in the comfort of her home to enter into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Born on September 15, 1943, in Ludington, Nancy lived a life marked by grace and kindness and a steadfast faith in Jesus Christ. Her walk with the Lord shaped…
Linda Marlene (Boals) Olson, 86, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. Linda was born on November 22, 1939, in Ludington, to the late Marlen Boals and Lavona (Hof) Granger. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1957. On August 22, 1958, she married Willard Olson. Together they shared over 30 memorable years together until his passing in…
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. MT. PLEASANT — The Ludington Orioles fell to the Freeland Falcons 69-53 Tuesday evening in the Michigan High School Athetlic Association’s Division 2 boys basketball quarterfinals hosted at Mt. Pleasant High School.…
