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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. MANISTEE — Ludington defeated rival Manistee Friday night, 60-51, clinching a share of the West Michigan Conference Lakes Division championship. “Anytime you can win a road game against a rival you are…
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. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern defeated Pentwater Friday in West Michigan D League conference play, 54-34. “The girls shook off a slow start shooting and were able to then methodically build a…
Veronica A. Lach, 74, of Ludington, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Veronica, lovingly known as Roni, was born on March 20, 1951, in Chicago, to the late Alex Paul and Irene Frances (O’Brien) Lach. She worked at Marathon Gas Station, Metal Works, and at NSI Cleaners. She retired in 2014 and was able to spend…
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.…
Employment Opportunity: Accounts Payable Administrative Assistant The County of Oceana is accepting applications for an Accounts Payable – Administrative Assistant. Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn: Jessica…
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 SCOTTVILLE — The Hart Pirates defeated the Mason County Central Spartans Thursday 60-49 in both teams’ final season game. It was also their final West Michigan Conference…
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. TRAVERSE CITY — Mason County Eastern defeated Grand Traverse Academy Thursday 62-58. “It was a touch, physical game and I’m proud of the way our guys battled through it,” said MCE 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. LUDINGTON — Ludington defeated Manistee 68-55 Thursday in West Michigan Conference Lakes Division play. Ludington took a 35-25 lead into the half and came out of the gates strong in the second…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — On Thursday, Mason County Central seniors Eli Smith and Gideon Sayles, signed their letters of intent to play football at the University of Olivet. The future Comets were joined by their coaches and members of their family. Eli is the son…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The theatre department at West Shore Community College will present “The Crucible,” the searing American drama by Arthur Miller, beginning Saturday, Feb. 28 at WSCC’s Center Stage Theater. Performances are scheduled for Feb. 28, Mar. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m.;…
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 Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026: 8:02 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Free Soil Road west of Tubbs Road, Free Soil Township. 9:17 a.m., two-vehicle hit-and-run crash, no injury, Main Street south of Broadway Avenue,…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. EAST LANSING — The Mason County Central High School Forensics Team competed at the Spartanvitational Tournament last weekend at Michigan State University. Seven MCC made the semifinal round and the Spartans came home with a third place trophy for its division. Competing were…
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. ONEKAMA — Onekama defeated Mason County Central Wednesday in a non-conference game. The Spartans lost 39-31. “We came out fast in the first two quarters and had the lead at halftime,” MCC…
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. TRAVERSE CITY — The West Shore Wolves 8U team delivered an outstanding performance at the Traverse City Classic 8U Jamboree at Centre Ice Arena, finishing the weekend undefeated with an 8–0 record and…
LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 17, for two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of child sexually abusive activity. Adelio Cuate-Hernandez pleaded guilty to the charges Dec. 16, 2025. Hernandez was sentenced Tuesday by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to concurrent prison terms of 126…
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 — The Lakeshore Badgers won their first round of regionals Tuesday defeating the Cheboygan Chiefs 5-4. The game was tightly contested with three lead changes in the contest. The Chiefs jumped…
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 hosted the Manistee Mariners on Tuesday at the Donald C. Baldwin Community Pool. Ludington 200 freestyle relay team of seniors Dylan Sniegowski, Ian Lundberg, and Grady Sailor…
Employment: Internal Services Support Specialist West Shore Community College (WSCC) seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to join our Business Office as the Internal Services Support Specialist. This team member must enjoy a fast-paced work environment, have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to multi-task with accuracy. The successful candidate will have an associates degree in a related…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Fountain man was arrested on a felony charge of assault by strangulation following a 911 call reporting a fight Monday, Feb. 16, shortly after 10:32 a.m. in the 4000 block of North Stephens Road, said Mason County Sheriff…
Paul Jeffery Schroeder, 74, of Muskegon, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Paul was born on May 29, 1951, to the late Jack Schroeder and Barbara (Bogus) Schroeder. Paul was a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division from 1969-1971. After his military service he worked as a machinist at Howmet Industries of Whitehall for…
Donald Edward Allen, 63, of Scottville, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his home. He was born June 26, 1962, in Muskegon, the son of Robert and Darlene (Pierce) Allen. Don was a 1981 graduate of Fremont High School. He was employed as a die cast machinist for many years with Grand Haven Custom Molding before retirement. Don loved…
