Recent death: Allen Perry Mears, 55, of Ludington

December 31, 2025

Allen Perry Mears, 55, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services to assist the family in covering the final expenses. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022…

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LPD officers disciplined for conduct following traffic stop of off-duty officer

December 30, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones issued a statement today regarding an incident that occurred last year involving an off duty Ludington police officer. Jones said the incident occurred about 2:11 a.m. on June 1, 2024 when an LPD officer, Noah Noble, pulled over a vehicle on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). In a disciplinary memorandum…

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Mason County assistant prosecutor Mark Webb dies at age 67

December 30, 2025

‘What truly set Mark apart was how deeply he cared for the victims of crime.’ — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand LUDINGTON — Mason County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Mark E. Webb passed away, Dec. 24. “Mason County has lost a dedicated public servant and a valued friend with the passing of Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Mark E. Webb,…

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Winter weather advisory in effect through Thursday morning

December 30, 2025

MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, are included in a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service, which remains in effect until Thursday, Jan. 1, at 7 a.m. Snow accumulation of 3-6 inches is expected. “Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow and poor visibility at…

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Girls Varsity Wrestling: Orioles take wins at Montague tourney

December 30, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  MONTAGUE — Female members of the Ludington Orioles wrestling team participated in the Lady Mat Cat Wrestling Invitational on Sunday, Dec. 28 at Montague High School. Katy Gable and Christina Braun earned wins while…

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Obituary: James Leroy Gable, 77, of Ludington

December 30, 2025

James Gable went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Jim was born in Huntington, Indiana, to Arthur E. and Edna (Zimpleman) Gable on August 15, 1948. He moved with his family from Indiana in 1958 to Jungle Haven Resort on Sauble Lake in Irons where he spent his childhood. He attended Mason County Central High School…

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Police news, published Dec. 30, 2025

December 30, 2025

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: Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: 5:48 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Jackson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 8:06 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road, Pere Marquette…

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Recent death: Sheriff Dewayne Robert Englebrecht, 88, of Ludington

December 30, 2025

Dewayne Robert “Bob” Englebrecht, 88, of Ludington, former Mason County sheriff, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Funeral arrangements at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and…

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Recent death: Joyce Ellen Stong, 81, of Ludington

December 30, 2025

Joyce Ellen Stong, 81, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 25, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…

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Former LASD superintendent to receive severance of over $425,000

December 29, 2025

  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Former Ludington Area School District superintendent Kyle Corlett, who resigned earlier this month, will be paid a severance of $425,327.08. He will be paid in two installments, the first during the first regular payroll in January 2026 and the second during the first regular payroll in January 2027. Corlett resigned effective Dec. 7…

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VIDEO: Ludington bomb cyclone

December 29, 2025

Video and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The bomb cyclone hitting Michigan Monday, Dec. 29, put on a show at the Ludington shoreline. The storm brought 17 foot waves, 28 mph northwesterly winds, gusting to 45 mph, causing waves to easily crash over the 57-foot-tall North Ludington Breakwater Lighthouse. The storm also has brought lake effect snow with…

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Closings and cancellations for Monday, Dec. 29, 2025

December 29, 2025

The following are closed on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025: Caritas Food Pantry, Custer Hesperia Community Library The Ladder Community Center, Shelby Ludington Area Senior Center Mason County Meals on Wheels Oceana County Council on Aging in Hart Pere Marquette Township offices Sandcastles Children’s Museum, Ludington Scottville Area Senior Center ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP…

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WSCC offering free fitness classes

December 29, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is inviting members of the community to jump-start their New Year’s fitness goals with a free week of fitness classes, beginning Monday, Jan. 5, at the college’s Recreation Center. From Jan. 5 through Jan. 11, community members…

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Ludington PD news, published Dec. 29, 2025

December 29, 2025

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: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025: 2:31 a.m., a 22-year-old Ludington woman was arrested following a domestic disturbance, 100 block of West Filer Street, City of Ludington. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail.…

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Girls Varsity Wrestling: 3 Spartan wrestlers place at Montague tourney

December 29, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  MONTAGUE — Three Mason County Central wrestlers placed at the Lady Mat Cat Invitational held Sunday, Dec. 28 at Montague High School. “The Lady Mat Cat invitational is one of the premier girls’ tournaments…

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Club Wrestling: Hook & Catch team places high at Coopersville Open

December 29, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  COOPERSVILLE — The following are the results of the Hook & Catch Wrestling Club team members who participated in the recent MYWAY Coopersville Open held at Coopersville High School. • First Place – Lucas…

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Recent death: Patricia M. Holecheck, 81, of Branch

December 29, 2025

Patricia M. Holecheck, 81, of Branch, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…

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Recent death: Christine M. Warne, 81, of Ludington

December 29, 2025

Christine M. Warne, 81, of Ludington, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…

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Recent death: James E. Smalley, 82, of Ludington

December 29, 2025

James E. Smalley, 82, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…

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Winter storm warning issued

December 28, 2025

MASON COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29. Heavy snow and blowing snow is expected with 4-8 inches of accumulation and winds gusting as high as 55 mph. “Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to…

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Winter storm watch issued for late Sunday night through Monday evening

December 27, 2025

‘Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.’ MASON COUNTY — A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, beginning late Sunday night, Dec. 28, through Monday evening, Dec. 29. Heavy snow is possible with total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.…

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