Recent death: Richard Winters, 56, of Scottville

February 2, 2026

Richard Winters, 56, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths 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…

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Mid-winter spectacular

February 1, 2026

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — As the weekend transitioned from January to February, Mason County was blessed with sunny skies Saturday and Sunday and spectular sunsets both evenings. The slightly warmer temperatures, in the 20s, helped give some hope that winter is now on the downswing. Around the County is presented by Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally…

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Youth Hockey: West Shore Wolves win district championhsip

February 1, 2026

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. JACKSON — The 12U West Shore Wolves won the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association District 6 championship Sunday at the Jackson Optimist Center, earning the opportunity to represent District 6 at the MAHA state…

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Outdoors: Try a triathlon- it’s fun!

February 1, 2026

By Joan Young, MCP contributing writer Photos provided by Jodie Seese What comes to mind when you think of a triathlon? Hawaii? Ironman? Unbelievable feats of endurance? High-cost participation events? Who are triathletes? Maybe slim and muscled young bodies appear in your imagination. Would you conjure up images of middle-aged women? Distances and costs that actually sound reasonable rather than…

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Co-op Hockey: Double defeats for Lakeshore Badgers

February 1, 2026

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. The Lakeshore Badgers were on the road over the weekend. First playing against the Gladwin Flying Gs in Gladwin on Friday then against the Manistique Emeralds on Saturday. Unfortunately, the Badgers were…

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Hook & Catch Wrestling Club team members compete over weekend

February 1, 2026

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. Members of the Hook & Catch Wrestling Club’s youth program, known as the Honey Badgers, competed in several tournaments over the weekend, earning strong finishes across the region. On Friday, Jan. 30,…

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We need your help

February 1, 2026

Folks, we really need your help. We are asking for you to make a small monthly investment in order for us to continue to provide you with local news and sports coverage. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are news services that operate with only two full time staff members. Two people cover the news and local sports of…

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Recent death: Sally Faye Iles, 82, of Ludington

February 1, 2026

Sally Faye Iles, 82, of Ludington, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com   Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…

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Recent death: Richard Joseph St. Hilaire, 79, of Ludington

February 1, 2026

Richard Joseph St. Hilaire, 79, of Ludington, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at home. A full obituary will be post at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com   Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…

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Recent death: Bradley Allen Blood, 80, of Ludington

February 1, 2026

Bradley Allen Blood, 80, of Ludington, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com   Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022…

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Employment: Elementary School Teacher

February 1, 2026

Employment: Elementary School Teacher About the School Ludington Area Catholic School welcomes all children, promotes academic excellence, nurtures their faith, and builds their character in a Catholic Christian environment where Jesus is the heart of our school.  We are located in the beautiful city of Ludington, on the shores of Lake Michigan. We are seeking a 3rd/4th grade multiage classroom…

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Recent death: Therese Ann Trapper, 68, of Ludington and Whitehall

February 1, 2026

Therese Ann Trapper, 68, of Ludington and Whitehall, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com   Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths.…

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VanderHaag on the way to being 10th Spartan boy to score 1,000 points

January 31, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — After scoring 24 points Friday night against Holton, helping to secure a Spartan win, Mason County Central senior Cole VanderHaag is 16 points away from becoming the 10th boy in Scottville/MCC history to hit 1,000 varsity career points. The Spartans will play top-ranked North Muskegon on Monday at home. Based on his per-game average…

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Photo Feature: The Big Noise marches on

January 31, 2026

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The sculpture “Big Noise” gleams in the sunlight enduring its first Michigan winter. The scultpure, created by local artist and film director Harold Cronk, debuted last October. It is located at Scottville Optimist Park and is a tribute to the Scottville Clown Band and Scottville’s agricultural heritage. The park’s renovations continue and are…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crashes, US 10, Amber Township

January 31, 2026

Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10, Amber Township AMBER TOWNSHIP — 1:18 p.m.: Report of two vehicle crashes on US 10 east of the US 31 overpass.

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Varsity Wrestling: MCC wins 2, loses 3, at Shelby duals

January 31, 2026

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. SHELBY — Mason County Central had two victories and three losses during the Shelby Super Duals Saturday hosted by Shelby High School. The Spartans defeated Fremont, 50-33 and Grant, 48-15 but lost…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash in Custer

January 31, 2026

CUSTER — 11:10 a.m.: Two vehicle head-on crash, US 10 east of Main Street (Custer Road).

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Orioles defeat Fremont in double overtime

January 31, 2026

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. FREMONT — The Ludington Orioles earned a tough victory over the Fremont Packers in double overtime Friday. After tying Fremont in the first round of overtime, the Orioles managed to outscore them…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Bear Lake defeats Eastern

January 31, 2026

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. BEAR LAKE — Bear Lake defeated Mason County Eastern Friday evening 60-23. “We ran into a well rounded team in Bear Lake, they executed well on their offensive end and we struggled…

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Recent death: Mary E. Haynor, 68, of Ludington

January 31, 2026

Mary E. Haynor, 68, of Ludington, died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com   Listing of 2026 deaths. 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…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: MCC tops Holton in conference play

January 30, 2026

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. HOLTON — The Mason County Central Spartans got a conference win against the Holton Red Devils Friday night. MCC won the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division contest 48-34. The win wasn’t easy,…

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