Varsity Boys Basketball: Orioles win cross-county rivalry against Spartans

December 20, 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.  SCOTTVILLE — The Ludington Orioles ruled the court Saturday evening, defeating cross-county rivals Mason County Central Spartans 64-43. “I set some clear expectations for our guys tonight, and they met them,” MCC Coach Chris…

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Co-op Hockey: Badgers lose to Kalamazoo United

December 20, 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.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Lakeshore Badgers took a tough loss on their home ice Saturday, Dec. 20. The Badgers were defeated 8-0 by Kalamazoo United. “We chased the game for the first period, entering…

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Employment: Media Sales Representative

December 20, 2025
Employment: Media Sales Representative

Employment: Media Sales Representative Media Group 31 LLC is seeking an advertising sales person for Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. This is a commission-based, contracted position with lots of earning potential. Casual, part time, or full time. Experience in media sales, including social media marketing, is certainly beneficial along with familiarity of the business climates in Mason, Oceana,…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Spartans defeat Holton

December 20, 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. HOLTON — It was a challenging game but Mason County Central defeated Holton 47-38 in West Michigan Conference play Friday, Dec. 19. “It was a tough game tonight,” said MCC Coach Brent Lyon. “Holton came…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Orioles score a win over Oakridge

December 20, 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.  MUSKEGON — The Ludington Orioles defeated the Oakridge Eagles 64-22 Friday, Dec. 20 at Oakridge High School. “We dad a great effort for 32 minutes tonight,” said LHS Coach Warren Stowe. “Oakridge struggled against our…

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Ludington fleet captain Duddleson skippered the famed L.C. Waldo during the 1913 storm

December 19, 2025

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 In the historical record of Ludington shipping, Capt. John Wesley Duddleson is remembered as the first skipper of the SS Flint & Pere Marquette No. 2 break-bulk freighter. But, that assignment was a…

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West Shore Bank raises over $20,000 in Spirit of Giving initiative

December 19, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank and its customers recently raised $20,034.61 in its annual Spirit of Giving initiative.  Funds raised are donated to local nonprofit charitable organizations to assist families during the holidays. This year’s initiative supported six counties and organizations including: Mason County – $2,452.32 plus 3,100 non-perishable items (valued at $2022) for Hand2Hand, helping eliminate childhood hunger during…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Spartans defeat Holton

December 19, 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.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central scored a win against the Holton Red Devils Thursday evening in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. The Spartans won 71-46. “I was pleased with our team play tonight,”…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Orioles top Oakridge

December 19, 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.  MUSKEGON — The Ludington Orioles scored blow against Oakridge Thursday night, defeating the Eagles 66-30. Eleven out of the 12 Orioles scored. Cam Gunsell led the well balanced Oriole attack with 19. Gunsell had…

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High School Girls Basketball: MCE teams defeat Big Rapids Crossroads

December 19, 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.  PENTWATER — Mason County Eastern’s varsity and junior varsity teams were victorious over Big Rapids Crossroads Charter Academy Thursday evening, Dec. 18. The varsity won 32-20 and the JV won 15-4. MCE varsity scorers…

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Police news, published Dec. 19, 2025

December 19, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following police activity took place on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025: – 7:45 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, US 31 north of Millerton Road, Sherman Township. – 6:44 p.m., MCSO: A 23-year-old Scottville man was arrested for operating a…

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Chief Norman Tafelski, 66, of Ludington

December 19, 2025

Norman Joseph Tafelski, 66, of Ludington, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a four and half year battle with cancer.  He was born June 27, 1959, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of John and Barbara (Martin) Tafelski. Norman served 23 1/2 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, retiring as a senior chief…

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Obituary: Monica Carnell, 95, of Ludington

December 19, 2025

Monica Mary Karle Carnell was born in Detroit Michigan on December 10, 1930.  She went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 95, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She and her sister, Theresa, were placed in an orphanage at a young age, which impacted their lives in many ways.  As a young girl, Monica attended Saint…

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Closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 19, 2025

December 18, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP/OCP for Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Other Oceana County Council on Aging and Our Friends House, closed ________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily…

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Ludington couple, Alma woman injured in US 10 crash

December 18, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An elderly couple was injured in a two-vehicle crash on US 10 near Pere Marquette Highway after another vehicle pulled out into their path Wednesday, Dec. 17, around 5 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A 26-year-old Alma, Mich. woman received minor injuries after the vehicle she was driving pulled into the path of…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Dec. 18, 2025

December 18, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Donald Scott Knowles, 54, six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Offense date: April 14, 2007. Ludington Police Department (LPD). Preliminary exam: Jan. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety. – Howard Mark Larson, 40, possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy, second-degree home invasion, unlawful use of a…

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High School Wrestling: Spartans dominate the mats over Ravenna, Reeths Puffer

December 18, 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.  RAVENNA — Mason County Central scored dual wins Wednesday, Dec. 17, at a tri-meet hosted by Ravenna. The Spartans defeated the Ravenna Bulldogs 60-18 and the Reeths Puffer Rockets 43-36. Winning both matches on…

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MCE Boys Basketball: MCE varsity defeats Brethren

December 18, 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.  CUSTER — Mason County Eastern’s Varsity Boys Basketball team scored a win against the Brethren Bobcats Wednesday, Dec. 17, 64-60. “We’ve been mostly competitive in our games this year and they haven’t been going…

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High School Bowling: Montague defeats LHS

December 18, 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.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Montague defeated Ludington’s boys and girls bowling teams Wednesday, Dec. 17 at a home match hosted by Park Lanes at Stix Bar. “Our boys are still bowling short but the ones…

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Winter weather advisory issued with flash freeze predicted

December 18, 2025

A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for several northern Lower Peninsula counties, including Mason County, beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, and continuing until 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. “After a mild and occasionally rainy day today, much colder temperatures arrive this evening through Friday,” states NWS. “Temperatures are expected to fall a…

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Obituary: Dorothy Carol Boon, 96, of Ludington

December 18, 2025

After a long, rich life, Dorothy Carol Alexander Beeker Boon gently stepped out of this life and began eternity with Our Lord and those she loved who went before her.  She left us on Sunday, December 14, 2025, leaving a brilliant space that surrounded her for nearly 100 years. Dorothy was born February 8, 1929, in Kansas City, Mo., and…

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