By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education is offering the position of its next superintendent to Travis Walker. On Tuesday, the board hosted district tours, and a public meet-and-greet for Walker and Jonathon Wennstrom before interviewing the two finalists. The board voted 6-1 with Alan Neaushwander voting no. Neaushwander stated his reasoning for…
LOWELL — Flipstar Gymnastics of Ludington delivered one of the most dominant performances in program history Saturday, April 18 at Lowell High School, capturing six team championships and posting record-setting scores at the Michigan AAU State Championships. Flipstar claimed team titles in Xcel Copper, Bronze, Gold, Platinum, Boys 4×4 and Xcel Gold Ladies, while the Xcel Silver team narrowly missed…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Nickolaus Charles Weber, 31, pleaded guilty Feb. 17, 2026 to third-degree fleeing a police officer, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and fourth-degree fleeing a police officer and was sentenced April 14, 2026 to nine months in jail with credit for 181 days served; three years probation; and $734 in fines…
LUDINGTON — Ludington High School’s robotics team has qualified for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas. Team No. 7160, the O-Bots, earned a spot on the global stage after finishing 49th out of 619 teams at the Michigan state competition. The team will compete April 29 through May 2 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, joining about…
LUDINGTON — The list of the 10 finalists for the Ludington High School Class of 2026 All-Around Senior award has been announced. The long-standing honor recognizes students who exemplify the “Oriole Way” through academic achievement, leadership, integrity and community service, according to LHS Principal Steve Forsberg. The selection process began last week when members of the senior class voted to…
By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting the work of organizations such as the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center. The center, which serves Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties, provides a coordinated response for children who have experienced abuse. Its Ludington and Manistee sites bring together law enforcement, child protective services,…
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. MUSKEGON — Ludington’s varsity girls soccer team stayed unbeaten in West Michigan Conference play Monday with a 4-0 win over Muskegon Oakridge. The Orioles improved to 4-5-1 overall and 3-0 in conference action behind a…
MANISTEE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District began maintenance work on the Manistee Harbor federal channel April 16. The project includes placing about 3,000 tons of stone to reduce wave energy and overtopping, along with installing new timber fenders along 1,800 feet of the North Revetment near the U.S. Coast Guard Station Manistee. The work is expected…
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. SHELBY — Ludington and Mason County Central opened the Shelby Invitational on opposite ends of the leaderboard Monday at Oceana Golf Club, with the Orioles claiming the team title at 315 while the Spartans gained…
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. RAVENNA — Ravenna dominated both ends of a softball doubleheader against Mason County Central on Tuesday, winning 15-0 and 16-0. In the opener, Payton Cory started in the circle for the Spartans, striking out one…
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. RAVENNA — The Ravenna Bulldogs capitalized on defensive miscues to sweep a varsity baseball doubleheader from Mason County Central on Tuesday, winning 7-2 and 12-3. In the opener, Mason County Central stayed within reach but…
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 Central JV softball team dropped a doubleheader to Ravenna on Tuesday, falling 21-6 in Game 1 and 11-2 in Game 2. In the opener, Avery Miller took the loss for…
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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Writer REED CITY — The Orioles traveled to Reed City on Tuesday for a two-game series against the Coyotes. Ludington split the doubleheader, winning the opener 15-5 before dropping the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 14-year-old Ludington boy was arrested by Ludington police officers on charges of domestic assault and larceny following an incident in the 200 block of East Ludington Avenue Monday, April 20, shortly after at 10 a.m., according to Capt. Michael Haveman…
David Michael Fenner, 61, of Ludington, passed away Saturday April 18, 2026. He attended Ludington High School and went on to entertain many people in his sales jobs, at a gaming store he opened in the 1990s and as bartender for many years at The Alley Bar. For 21 years David shared his life with his beloved wife Julie (Foster)…
The following births have been reported: Sage Ryuu Lenzo, the son of Jacqueline and Kyle Lenzo of Ludington, was born on Monday, April 20, 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…
Dona Kay Gottwald, 92, of Ludington, formerly of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Born April 4, 1934, in Tiffin, Ohio, Dona was the daughter of the late Cloyd Ernest and Mary Aleta (Eakin) Strauch. She graduated from Columbian High School, Class of 1952. On June 19, 1954, Dona married the love of her life, Raymond Charles…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School science teacher Brianna Wise is a finalist in Reader’s Digest’s “America’s Favorite Teacher” contest. The annual competition will award one educator a grand prize that includes $25,000, a trip to Hawaii and a school presentation by…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A vehicle caught fire after hitting a deer on US 31 north of Oceana Drive Sunday, April 19, around 4:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The driver was not injured, said the sheriff. The fire caused a brief closure of the highway. __________________________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and…
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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Writer BRETHREN — The Mason County Central Spartans traveled to Brethren on Monday for a two-game series against the Bobcats. The Spartans’ wins were nothing short of dominant, taking both…
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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Writer LUDINGTON — The Ludington Orioles faced off against North Muskegon Monday in their first West Michigan Conference match of the season, continuing their hot streak with a 5-3 win…
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