Mary Kay Hradel, 84, of Free Soil, known to all as Kay, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1941, in Mt. Pleasant, to the late Creel and Ruth (Hampton) Laidley. Kay was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Mike Hradel, on Dec. 30, 1967, beginning a lifelong partnership grounded in love, respect,…
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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — On Wednesday, local historian Dr. Bill Anderson gave a tour of Mason County historical and cultural preservation sites to Marcel Parent, director of curation and collections management for Ilitch Holdings Inc., the Detroit-based company that owns the Detroit Tigers. Parent was visiting Ludington to tour the Mason County Historical Society’s museums and other local…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. RAVENNA — Mason County Central’s track and field teams turned in a complete showing Tuesday night, with the girls dominating and the boys grinding out close victories in a West Michigan Conference Lakes Division double…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports writer Photos contributed by Susan Sniegowski MUSKEGON — The Ludington varsity boys and girls track teams both earned wins Tuesday in a West Michigan Conference Lakes Division meet against Manistee,…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. LUDINGTON — The Ludington varsity softball team dropped a nonconference doubleheader to Whitehall on Wednesday, falling 5-2 in the opener and 10-9 in eight innings in the nightcap. Madison VanSickle pitched a complete game in…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MUSKEGON — Mason County Central rode a potent offense and solid pitching performances to a doubleheader sweep of Orchard View on Tuesday, winning 15-3 and 9-4. In the opener, the Spartans pounded out 13 hits…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports writer NORTON SHORES — The Orioles dropped a dual match to Mona Shores on Tuesday, earning one win in eight matches in non-conference play. “Mona Shores has a very good…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MONTAGUE — Ludington’s varsity boys golf team delivered a complete performance Tuesday, winning the West Michigan Conference Lakes Division jamboree at Old Channel Trail with a team score of 155. Coach Sebastian Alvarado said the…
The following births have been reported: Charlotte Catherine Durham, the daughter of Montana Robbins and Patrick Durham of Ludington, was born on Saturday, April 25, 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…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. LUDINGTON — The Ludington junior varsity softball team dropped a doubleheader to Whitehall on Tuesday at Oriole Field, falling 18-2 and 22-4. In the opener, Rayne Holtrust took the loss in the circle, striking out…
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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Demolition of a former administration building at Historic White Pine Village is scheduled to take place Wednesday, April 29. Scheduled to be razed is the blue house that sits near the entrance of the building. It was originally built as the main entry point of the village and for many years housed…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Michigan Farm Bureau’s FARM Science Lab — part of the Food, Agriculture and Resources in Motion (FARM) Science Program — will visit Mason County Central Upper Elementary School Tuesday, May 5 through Friday, May 8, providing students with hands-on lessons…
LUDINGTON — Water and dedicated volunteers are essential for the Ludington Petunia Parade’s 32,000 flowers to bloom each year along Ludington Avenue and the municipal marina. On May 16, the Rotary Club of Ludington will expand its participation in the annual Petunia Parade tradition through an EPIC Day of Service project. The club aims to raise $5,000 to help the…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MESICK — Strong hitting in the opener wasn’t enough for the Mason County Eastern Cardinals, who dropped a doubleheader to Mesick, 4-1 and 16-5, in conference softball action Monday. In Game 1, Mason County Eastern…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. FREMONT — Mason County Central finished sixth Monday in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division boys golf jamboree hosted by Holton at Waters Edge Golf Course in Fremont. The Spartans posted a team score of…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports writer SPRING LAKE — The Orioles competed in the Bitner Invitational at Spring Lake Country Club, placing fourth out of 15 teams. “This is always a marquee event as it…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter LUDINGTON – The Orioles traveled to Manistee Monday on a white hot three game winning streak. The momentum carried on into the match, as the Orioles defeated the Mariners in…
LUDINGTON — Members of the Friendship Bench Project visited Ludington Elementary School Monday to speak with students about the benches located on the school playground and at other sites throughout Mason County. The Friendship Bench Project installs benches at schools and community spaces as a visible invitation for connection. The concept is straightforward: a student sitting on the bench is…
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