Obituary: Sharon Ann McCarthy, 76 of Scottville

May 11, 2026

Sharon Ann (Klastow/Hoffman) McCarthy, 76 of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Grand Rapids. Heaven just got craftier. Sharon was born on Jan. 15, 1950, to Leonard and Barbara (Holman) Klastow in Lansing. She is survived by her children David Hoffman of Manistee and Rebecca “Beckie” Hoffman of Scottville; her grandchildren Zachary Hoffman of Clare and…

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Calumet first freighter to arrive in Manistee this season

May 10, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The MV Calumet became the first freighter to visit Manistee Harbor this shipping season when it arrived Sunday afternoon. The Calumet was en route to the TES Filer City dock with a…

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Commercial fishing boat salvage attempt unsuccessful

May 10, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — An attempt was made Sunday to salvage a sunken commercial fishing boat from a channel on Pere Marquette Lake. The commercial fishing vessel Sandy remains submerged in the channel near the Washington Avenue bridge. The boat had been docked on city-owned property between Lake Street Marina and Thompson Marina. A crane truck was on…

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MCC baseball drops extra-inning games at Lakeview tournament

May 10, 2026

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. LAKEVIEW — The Mason County Central varsity baseball team came up short in a pair of extra-inning contests Saturday at the Lakeview tournament, falling 4-3 to Howard City Tri County and 8-7 to host Lakeview.…

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PM Township to review conservation park grant opportunities

May 10, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Charter Township trustees will discuss several conservation grant opportunities and ongoing habitat restoration projects at Pere Marquette Conservation Park during the township board’s regular meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 at township hall, 1699 S. Pere Marquette Highway. The projects are being coordinated in partnership with the Mason-Lake Conservation District and West Michigan…

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Princess returns to Manistee, cruising season begins next weekend

May 9, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LAKE MICHIGAN — The Princess of Manistee returned to its summer home on the Manistee River Saturday afternoon following a winter at Lake Street Marina in Ludington. I had the pleasure of joining the…

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Scottville Clown Band announces 2026 schedule

May 9, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band will make several local appearances this season. In Mason County, the band will make its seasonal debut Thursday, June 25, at the Pure Ludington Sunset Beach Bonfire at Stearns Park in Ludington. The free beach concert begins at 8 p.m. and will be located near the shoreline on the south…

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Veteran receives free roof from Scottville contractor

May 9, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Tom and Jackie Lynn Denboer received a generous gift Friday when they were given a new roof courtesy of A-Class Construction & Restoration of Scottville. Business owner Eric Smith said he recently opened a new office for his company in the former grain elevator building. One day, Tom Denboer stopped by the office to…

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Central softball rallies past Lakeview before falling to Belding

May 9, 2026

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. LAKEVIEW — Mason County Central split a pair of softball games Saturday, edging Lakeview 7-6 in the opener before dropping a 10-0 decision to Belding in the second game. In the first game, the Spartans…

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Spartan boys track secures runner-up finish in home conference meet

May 9, 2026

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. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central boys track and field team finished second Friday at the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division meet at Spartan Community Field, securing second place outright in the final league standings…

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MCC JV drops pair at MCE tournament

May 9, 2026

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. Editor’s Note: Mason County Press has made several attempts to request results this spring season from Mason County Eastern but has not had success. It is important to us to cover events at all the…

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Spartans girls track finishes runner-up at conference championship

May 9, 2026

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. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central girls track and field team delivered a strong all-around performance Friday night at Spartan Community Field, finishing runner-up at the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division Championships with 99 points.…

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Ludington finishes second in conference tennis tourney

May 9, 2026

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 — Ludington wrapped up conference play Friday at the West Michigan Conference Tournament, finishing one point behind North Muskegon and securing a share of the conference championship after winning the dual portion of the…

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Ludington girls win Montague track meet title; boys place fourth

May 9, 2026

Photos contributed by Susan Sniegowski  MONTAGUE — Ludington’s girls track and field team capped an undefeated regular season by claiming the West Michigan Conference Lakes Division championship Friday at Montague, while the Orioles boys team placed fourth overall. The Ludington girls finished with 127 points to secure sole possession of the conference title, finishing ahead of Fremont (93) and Montague…

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North Muskegon dominates Spartans in doubleheader

May 9, 2026

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. SCOTTVILLE — North Muskegon capitalized on Mason County Central miscues and strong hitting performances Friday, rolling past the Spartans 18-0 and 11-0 in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division baseball doubleheader at Spartan Community Field.…

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MCC 7th graders learn local maritime history

May 8, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Central seventh grade class visited the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum earlier this week. Staff and volunteers from the Mason County Historical Society taught the students about Mason County’s maritime heritage. Several of…

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Obituary: Theresa Ann Domkowski, 91, of Ludington

May 8, 2026

Theresa Ann Domkowski, 91, of Ludington, formerly of Glen Ellyn, Ill., passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. Terry was born on Sept. 8, 1934, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of the late Leo and Agnes (Cousineau) Reitmeyer. She married Lawrence Domkowski, sharing 49 memorable years with each other. She was a lifelong Catholic who had great faith and prayed…

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North Muskegon defeats MCC in softball twinbill

May 8, 2026

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. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s varsity softball team was held scoreless in both games Friday, falling to North Muskegon 16-0 and 10-0 at Spartan Community Field. The Spartans managed three hits in the opener while…

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Orioles sweep Mariners in conference softball doubleheader

May 8, 2026

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. MANISTEE — The Ludington Orioles varsity softball team earned a Western Michigan Conference Lakes Division doubleheader sweep over Manistee Thursday night, winning by scores of 20-1 and 24-6 in mercy-shortened contests. Madison VanSickle pitched all…

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Stowe scores 3 goals as Orioles blank Fremont conference showdown

May 8, 2026

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 — Ludington took control early and rolled to a 5-0 win over Fremont in a West Michigan Conference girls soccer match Friday at Oriole Field. The Orioles improved to 10-5-1 overall and remained unbeaten…

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Ludington golfers shoot season-best to place second at Rocket Invite

May 8, 2026

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 — The Ludington High School boys varsity golf team turned in its best performance of the season Thursday, carding a 308 to place second at the Rocket Invite hosted by Reeths-Puffer at Lincoln Golf…

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