Recent death: Tina M. Revolt, 61, of Baldwin

January 14, 2026

Tina M. Revolt, 61, of Baldwin, died on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at 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…

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Recent death: Jane Marie Durfee, 71, of Scottville

January 14, 2026

Jane Marie Durfee, 71, of Scottville, died on Tuesday,  January 13, 2026. Her life will be celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of…

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Historical society presents ‘The Nightmare on the Ship of Dreams’, a local perspective

January 13, 2026

It was called “the Ship of Dreams,” but for its 2,224 passengers and crew it became the ship of nightmares. The RMS Titanic was the largest ship ever built. Some even said it was unsinkable. On the fourth night of its maiden voyage on April 14, 1912 it struck an iceberg and sank, killing 1,635 people. Pop culture has often…

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Flipstar Gymnastics teams earn top medals at Lowell invitational

January 13, 2026

LOWELL – Flipstar Gymnastics had 44 gymnasts travel to Lowell to compete in the Winter Classic Invitational this past weekend. The 44 gymnasts earned 159 top-three podium medals with 76 of them being champion titles. In addition to individual champions, Flipstar also earned the Team Champion Award at the Xcel Bronze, Xcel Silver, Xcel Platinum and Boys 4X4 levels as well…

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Police news, published Jan. 13, 2026

January 13, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Jan. 12, 2026: 1:24 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Benson Road south of Hansen Road, Branch Township. 9:49 a.m., (MCSO), a 28-year-old Muskegon woman turned herself in to…

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Winter weather advisory issued in west Michigan

January 13, 2026

NWS: The greatest snow totals will be across Mason and Oceana counties. MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties — including Mason and Oceana — are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather service beginning at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, until 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Up to 7 inches of accumulating snow is predicted with…

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Recent births, published Jan. 13, 2026

January 13, 2026

Mallory Elizabeth Andres, the daughter of Jessica Cordes and Phillip Andres of Manistee, was born on Saturday, January 3, 2026 Stella Peach Francisco, the daughter of Lindsay and Hayden Francsico of Free Soil, was born on Monday, January 12, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2026 births List of 2025 births   __________________________________ Please Support…

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Obituary: Gladys McKinney, 75, of Ludington

January 13, 2026

Gladys McKinney, 75, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Gladys was born on March 5, 1950, in Ferriday, Louisiana, to the late Emmanuel and Lillie (James) McKinney. She was a 1968 graduate of Sevier High School. For many years she worked at Pacific Bell Telephone Co. as a contract manager.  She was a member of St. Matthews…

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Obituary: Verna Fugere, 77, of Ludington

January 13, 2026

Verna Lee Fugere, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 77. Verna Lee battled many health issues over the course of her life. Starting at the age of 10, after nearly a year in the hospital, she defied all odds and overcame aplastic anemia. Her last health battle…

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Obituary: Robert “Bob” Olsen, 79 of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil

January 13, 2026

Robert “Bob” Olsen, 79 of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Lake Michigan Senior Living. He was born August 13, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of the late Edwin and Frances (Cooper) Olsen. Bob was known for his generous spirit, often painting houses for those who needed some help. A die-hard…

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Employment: Coaching positions

January 13, 2026

Employment: Coaching positions Mason County Central School District has the following coaching positions open: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach, Job ID #641 Girls Varsity Track Head Coach, Job ID #642 For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Application deadline: Jan. 27, 2026 This is a paid posting. Published until Jan. 27, 2026

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Orioles defeat Spartans

January 12, 2026

MCP 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. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Orioles defeated neighbors Mason County Central 57-26 Monday, Jan. 12. “I thought we had a great defensive performance for 32 minutes tonight,” said LHS Coach Warren Stowe. “We were…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: MCC defeats Onekama in close game

January 12, 2026

MCP 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 Onekama Monday, Jan. 12 in a close match, 31-29. “It was a win, and that’s what matters,” said MCC Coach Chris VanderHaag. “We needed one after…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: MCE defeats Muskegon Heights

January 12, 2026

MCP 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. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern scored a win against Muskegon Heights Academy in non-conference play Monday, Jan. 12, 70-59. It was a really physical game but we kept our cool and it…

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Varsity Bowling: Ravenna defeats LHS

January 12, 2026

MCP 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. MUSKEGON — Ravenna topped Ludington during bowling competition at Northway Lanes on Monday, Jan. 12. Boys: 27.5-2.5; girls: 29-1. “Both teams had a hard time on the lanes today, but we also…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 12, 2026

January 12, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Rachelle Joyce Fitch, 53, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Aug. 9, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Preliminary exam: Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). – Bonnie Joan Graham, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: July 17, 2025. Agency: State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of…

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Special Olympics: Local teams place in Custer tourney

January 12, 2026

MCP 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. CUSTER — The two teams from the local Area 24 Special Olympics scored high at the Custer basketball tournament Saturday, Jan. 10. The Be Brave team finished third place in division 2…

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Muskegon resident seeks Democratic nomination for state senate

January 12, 2026

MUSKEGON — Jay Kilgo, a Muskegon real estate agent, has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination to run as a candidate for Michigan’s 32nd senate district. Kilgo serves on the Muskegon city council. “In every conversation I’ve had across this district, one thing is clear: families are working harder than ever to get ahead — but too often, the…

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State of the Community Breakfast scheduled for Feb. 11

January 12, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County will host its seventh annual State of the Community Breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Local business and community leaders are encouraged to attend the event, which will feature a regional economic development forecast, as well as updates from chamber partner organizations. Tickets are on sale now…

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Varsity Boys Wrestling: Orioles compete at Wayland invitational

January 12, 2026

MCP 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. WAYLAND — The Ludington Boys Varsity Wrestling team competed Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Jody Tyner Memorial Tournament in Wayland, facing a challenging field that included state-ranked No. 2 Martin in Division…

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Girls Varsity Wrestling: Orioles compete at Standish-Sterling invite

January 12, 2026

MCP 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. STANDISH — Ludington placed 16th out of 42 teams at the Standish-Sterling High School girls invitational over the weekend. Anatasia Parks won her first match, Laela Rice placed fourth and Katy Gable…

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