HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Right to Life Affiliates of Manistee, Mason and Oceana counties will host their annual High School Oratory Contest on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1950 N Jebavy Drive. The contest invites students to research, write and deliver a five to seven minute speech speaking truth with compassion on one of…
Bradley Blood, 80, of Ludington died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Bradley was born the youngest of five children in Honor to Francis and Arline Blood on March 14, 1945. He loved the fact that he could say he was an “Honors High School” graduate. He graduated from Professional Business Institute as a medical laboratory technician in 1964. On April…
Ellis Harmon Rau, the son of Alexa and Gregory Rau of Manistee, was born on Monday, February 23, 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…
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. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central defeated Holton in the first round of Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 District 73 tournament. The Spartans won 74-29, eliminating the Red Devils. “Tonight was…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County recently raised over $6 million for its Campaign for Mason County: Building a Stronger Community Together. The foundation’s goal was $5 million. The campaign finished with $3,032,500 in cash gifts and $3,045,000 in planned gifts for a total of $6,077,500. The recent success echoes the community foundation’s history. In 2007, the foundation launched…
SCOTTVILLE — The 34th annual Family AfFAIR will be held on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free event is open to anyone; children must be accompanied by an adult. This year’s theme is: “Sharing S’More Kindness Builds Strong Families and Communities.” Every year hundreds of people from area businesses…
MANISTEE TOWNSHIP, Manistee Co. — The Polar Plunge fundraiser for Area 24 Special Olympics will take place on Saturday, March 14 at Little River Casino Resort. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to take a refreshing jump in an outdoor pool, all in the name of helping raise money for special athletes. Last year, 100 people took the…
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SCOTTVILLE — A 19-year-old Scottville man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after he reportedly crashed his vehicle into a fire hydrant in the 400 block of North Thomas Street Monday, Feb. 23, shortly before 3 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The driver called a friend to help him,” said Sheriff Cole. “This subject, a 19-year-old Walhalla…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026: 9 p.m., a 47-year-old Ludington man was arrested for a bond violation, 200 block of South James Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026: 6:51 a.m., a 33-year-old Scottville woman turned herself in at the sheriff’s office on an outstanding two-count warrant for filing a false police report and domestic violence, City…
Dyani LeeAnn Miston, the daughter of Sequoia and Ryan Miston of Baldwin, was born on Monday, February 23, 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…
Advertising for Bids: Demolition of Building The Mason County Treasurer is seeking bids for building demolition and site clearing work located at 127 W. Broadway Ave., Scottville, MI 49454. Bids shall be received by March 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Mason County Treasurer’s Office. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Sealed Bids shall…
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. BOYNE CITY — Four Mason County Central varsity wrestlers competed at Michigan High School Athletic Association wrestling regionals Saturday at Boyne City High School. They included junior Dameon Gaitan, sophomore Wyatt Herwig,…
MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Mason and Oceana counties Sunday morning, Feb. 22, that remains in effect through 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. Additional snow accumulation of 2-4 inches is expected with winds gusting as high as 35 mph — leading to blowing snow at times. ____________________ Please Support Local News and…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Captain Frank A. Dority’s maritime career spanned 56 years, from 1876 until his retirement when he was 72 years old. His portfolio included being the first master of the first three Lake Michigan…
Mason County Sheriff’s Office represents State of Michigan in flag sojourn By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — On Friday, Feb. 20, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office served as the Michigan representative for the Flag Sojourn 250. The sojourn was created by the National Flag Foundation and launched at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Flag Day, June 14, 2026. The flag…
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…
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. Gary Walton said firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire. While, the kitchen and…
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 CSC. The case was prosecuted by the Michigan State Attorney General’s Office, and Oceana County…
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 to possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy; possession of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic; possession of analogues; and second-offense habitual offender, according to court records. Hammond was sentenced Tuesday by Judge Susan K.…
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