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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. RAVENNA — The Ravenna Bulldogs defeated Mason County Central Thursday, 40-25, in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. “We played hard tonight against a very good team,” said MCC Coach Brent Lyons.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Five fire departments responded to a barn fire Wednesday morning at 1585 S. Tuttle Rd. Initially, Custer Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department, and Riverton Fire Department were dispatched at 10:41 a.m. Upon arrival, the first unit reported the barn was engulfed in flames. Additional tanker tender trucks were then requested from Branch Fire…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education expects to hire a new superintendent by late April. Applications are still being accepted through the Michigan Leadership Institute, a private search firm, until Feb. 28. On March 10, the board of education will hold a special meeting. At that time, the board will be presented,…
MOUNT PLEASANT — The Ludington High School Jazz Ensemble and the Mason County Central Jazz Band each competed last week at the Central Michigan University Jazz Festival. LHS earned Most Outstanding Band in the Class B category. MCC earned second runner up for best trumpet section. Members of the LHS Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Keith Kuczynski, are Amelia…
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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Lakeshore Badgers hosted the West Ottawa Panthers on Wednesday night at the West Shore Community Ice Arena. The game was close and tight checking, with the teams trading some…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Walhalla man was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 5:30 p.m. after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy spotted a vehicle traveling in the 4900 block of West US 10 that had been reported stolen by the Michigan State Police in the Walhalla area, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The driver was arrested on an…
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. MONTAGUE — Mason County Central dominated the court Wednesday, defeating the Montague Wildcats 70-44 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division action. “I really liked our team energy tonight,” said MCC Coach Chris…
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. HART — The Hart Pirates defeated Mason County Central Wednesday in a dual meet, 69-12. Results: 175: Haegan Hansen, HHS, over William Sodders, MCC, fall, 0:59 190: Kevin Galindo, HHS, over MCC, forfeit 215: Landon Angst, MCC, over Daryon Hollings, HHS, fall, 1:03 285: Adrian Lara, HHS, over Hunter Copsey,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026: 7:57 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road west of Tuttle Road, Sherman Township. 2:10 p.m., a 21-year-old New Era woman turned herself in on an outstanding failure…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, hit and run and transporting open intoxicants following a crash near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Whittier Street Tuesday, Feb. 10, shortly after 6 p.m., according to Capt. Michael Haveman…
In the early morning of Thursday, December 1, 2025, Debra DeAnn (Patten) Anderson of Decator, Ind., answered the phone call from God telling her, “Your work here on earth is done and it is time to come to work for me helping all those in need.” Born the second twin on Oct. 14, 1958 in Oklahoma City, Okla. to Roy…
Weston Blaidd Buell, the son of Chrystal and London Buell of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, February 10, 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 for $10 a month. Your contribution will…
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 submitted by LHS Coach Susan Sniegowski MANISTEE — Ludington Swim and Dive won a double dual meet against Alma and Manistee Tuesday. Oriole swimmers achieved two new individual state qualifying times…
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. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Spartans defeated the Hesperia Panthers 58-34 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division action Tuesday. “It was a good conference win for us tonight,” said MCC Coach…
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. MARION — Mason County Eastern lost to Marion Tuesday 66-37. “The guys ran our offense pretty well and played tough defense,” said MCE Coach Austin Boundy. “The differences were us missing our…
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. CADILLAC — Ludington defeated Cadillac Tuesday 79-55. Ludington exploded in first half behind Cam Gunsell’s 17 and Taj Williams 16 points. Williams knocked down three first half 3 pointers. The Orioles defense…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SCOTTVILLE — TalentFirst celebrated the official unveiling of a new classroom library Monday at Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary as a part of a series of Adopt-a-Classroom Library ceremonies, marking a major milestone in the region’s effort…
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Submitted by Aimee Goff, coach/co-owner, Flipstar Gymnastics, Ludington PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Flipstar gymnasts dominated the Flipstar Gymnastics Sweetheart Snowfest Invitational last weekend sweeping the Team Champion title at all levels, Xcel Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Boys 4X4. Flipstar had 75 gymnasts compete earning 221 top-3 podium medals with 95 of them being Champion titles. Flipstar earned the…
SCOTTVILLE — Seasonal weight and speed restrictions go into effect Feb. 16, at 6 a.m. until further notice, according to the Mason County Road Commission. All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35 percent per axle and truck speeds to 35 mph. Weight and speed restrictions are enforced to minimize the damage caused during…
CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Elementary School third and fourth grade students received a lesson in safety on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, when Karen Zimmerman presented the nationally recognized Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program. The presentation was sponsored by the Fin and Feather Club of Mason County. Club representatives emphasized their belief that prevention-focused, age-appropriate programs like Eddie Eagle deliver messages…
