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. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Mason County Eastern fell to West Michigan Lutheran of Wyoming Friday 73-65. The Cardinals came out strong in the first quarter for their…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A school bus was severely damaged early Friday morning when it was involved in a crash with a pickup truck on US 10-31. The crash occurred about 5:40 a.m. in front of the West Shore Educational Service District’s Development Center, 2130 W. US 10-31. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, a West Shore ESD bus was…
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. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Orioles defeated Montague Friday 54-25. “We had a great team win tonight against Montague,” said LHS Coach Warren Stowe. “The past two days of practice have been great and…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old man faces a felony charge of reckless driving causing serious impairment after a female passenger fell out of the pickup truck he was driving in Scottville last fall. Garrett Allen Michels was charged with the crime, Jan. 28, 2026, and turned himself in to authorities, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old man currently incarcerated in the Muskegon Correctional Facility for child sex crimes faces additional criminal charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Kenneth Herrick Spencer Kotarski is charged in Mason County with felonies of child sexually abusive commercial activity, using a computer to commit a crime (two counts) and accosting children…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is displaying “Feminist Seed Bank Herbarium: A Participatory Studio Book Project” at the William M. Anderson Library. Curated by WSCC Professor of Visual Arts Eden Ünlüata-Foley, the exhibition features an 8-foot-long sculptural artist’s book created through a…
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 — Ludington Boys Swim team defeated Fremont on Thursday by a score of 57-37. The Orioles won every individual event and two of the three relays. Event winners were the medley…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP, 4:02 p.m. — Report of a vehicle crash on US 10 near Tuttle Road. There are no injuries but vehicles involved in the crash are causing a traffic hazard.
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. MUSKEGON — The Ludington Orioles finished their regular season Wednesday with a win against the Oakridge Eagles, 24-23 and a loss to the Montague Wildcats, 65-21. Key Oriole wins against Oakridge came…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Dwayne Gene Gardner, 21, third-offense domestic violence. Offense date: Jan. 31, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. – Geoff Leigh Leverenz, 40, receiving and concealing stolen property and intent to pass false motor vehicle…
Legal Notice: Michael Nickelson State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Michael Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS will be conducted by the court on Feb. 26, 2026 to Feb. 27, 2026 at 1 p.m. in the Mason County Courthouse, 304 E.…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Lakeshore Parenting Expo is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ludington Elementary School, 5771 W. Bryant Rd. The free, family-friendly event is designed to connect parents, caregivers, and expectant families with trusted local resources, services, and educational opportunities all in one place. Mike Jeruzal, keynote speaker, will speak at 9 a.m. followed…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s employees recently raised $13,766.23 for United Way chapters within its service area. The funds were distributed to the following United Way chapters: United Way of Mason County: $8,005.13 United Way of the Lakeshore: $1,866.00 United Way of Southeastern Michigan: $1,470.10 United Way of Northwest Michigan: $1,278.00 United Way of Manistee County: $1,147.00 “Your generosity made…
Ellen Rae (Durham) Schroeder, 70, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Ellen was born on June 11, 1955, to the late Murle Durham and Frances (Lessard) Sauers. For nearly 30 years she worked as a machinist at Whitehall Industries. For five years, she had been an intake coordinator at COVE. Ellen was a beloved mother, known for…
LUDINGTON — A 53-year-old man faces four felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court in connection to alleged building contractor fraud. Scot Eric Latimer, owner of Pere Marquette Builders, LLC, 913 S. Washington Ave., is charged with the following offenses in two criminal cases: fraudulent use of a building contract; false sworn statement by a contractor $20,000 or more;…
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. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Orioles had a challenging start in the first quarter and eventually took the lead, defeating the Montague Wildcats 74-41. “Montague hung tough with…
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. BALDWIN — The Baldwin Panthers kept a strong lead over the Mason County Eastern Cardinals Thursday evening, taking a 68-38 West Michigan D Conference win. “A lot of things went wrong, but…
A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for several west and central Michigan counties — including Mason and Oceana counties — is in effect until 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Expect mixed precipitation with total snow accumulation of 2-4 inches and ice accumulation around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution…
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. Varsity CUSTER — The Cardinals defeated the Wildcats 50-34 Wednesday night. While the two teams are part of the West Michigan D Conference, Wednesday’s game was not part of the conference schedule.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026: 5:24 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Decker Road, Custer Township. 11:17 a.m., (MCSO), larceny, 100 block of Ivan Drive, Victory Township. The victim…
Ellen Rae (Durham) Schroeder, 70, of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.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 of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive…
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