MCP 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 — The two teams from the local Area 24 Special Olympics scored high at the Custer basketball tournament Saturday, Jan. 10. The Be Brave team finished third place in division 2…
MUSKEGON — Jay Kilgo, a Muskegon real estate agent, has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination to run as a candidate for Michigan’s 32nd senate district. Kilgo serves on the Muskegon city council. “In every conversation I’ve had across this district, one thing is clear: families are working harder than ever to get ahead — but too often, the…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County will host its seventh annual State of the Community Breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Local business and community leaders are encouraged to attend the event, which will feature a regional economic development forecast, as well as updates from chamber partner organizations. Tickets are on sale now…
MCP 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. WAYLAND — The Ludington Boys Varsity Wrestling team competed Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Jody Tyner Memorial Tournament in Wayland, facing a challenging field that included state-ranked No. 2 Martin in Division…
MCP 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. STANDISH — Ludington placed 16th out of 42 teams at the Standish-Sterling High School girls invitational over the weekend. Anatasia Parks won her first match, Laela Rice placed fourth and Katy Gable…
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 over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026: 5:17 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 22-year-old Custer man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop, Ordway and Eden Lake roads, Eden Township.…
MCP 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. Youth wrestlers from Team Honey Badger/Hook & Catch competed across the state on Sunday, January 11, bringing home multiple podium finishes from three separate tournaments. At Warzone Wrestling in Allendale, Jenson Givens…
Odin Elias Martinez Frost, the son of Margarita Martinez-Coleman and Michael Frost of Ludignton, was born on Friday, January 9, 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…
Richard Olaf Knutson, 82, of Wellston, died on Friday, December 26, 2025. A funeral with military honors will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at noon at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. There will be a private celebration of life in the spring. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home…
MCP 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 Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor CUSTER — Area 24 Special Olympics hosted its annual Custer Basketball Tournament Saturday, Jan. 10, at Mason County Eastern High School. Coaches: Please send your results…
MCP 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. HOLLAND — The Ludington Boys Swim and Dive Team had an impressive showing at the D3 Midseason Invitational Meet in Holland on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. The Orioles achieved five new state…
MCP 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 ended a four game winning streak Saturday, Jan. 10, during a home match against the Genesee Generals. “We came out with confidence riding a four…
MCP 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. GRAND RAPIDS — The Ludington Orioles continued their winning streak Saturday, Jan. 10, defeating Grand Rapids Covenant Christian 66-53 in a non-conference game. Ludington’s defense led the way holding a good Covenant…
MCP 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. PINE RIVER — Mason County Central finished fourth place at the Pine River Fallen Bucks invitational on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. “We started with wins over Coopersville 52-30 and Benzie Central 42-38,” said…
MCP 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 scored another victory Friday night defeating New Boston Unity 11-1 during a home match at the West Shore Community Ice Arena. “The teams traded chances in…
MCP 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 — The Ludington Orioles defeated the Montague Wildcats Friday, Jan. 9, 60-34 in West Michigan Conference play. “It was a great effort for all 32 minutes,” said LHS Coach Warren Stowe. “I…
MCP 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 — Marion defeated Mason County Eastern Friday, Jan. 9, 65-49. “The guys played really hard tonight, just got beat on the little things such as defensive rotations and foul trouble,” said…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Call it a miracle, good luck, or skill. But, on July 23, 1915, Frederick G. Snow, 33, of Ludington survived the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes. Had the event happened three days earlier, he never even…
MASON COUNTY — A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of central and west central Michigan, including Mason and Oceana counties, beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, until 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts are possible and winds gusting as high as 35 mph Sunday morning.…
MCP 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 Grand Haven Buccaneers defeated the Ludington Orioles 49-26 Thursday evening at Hawley Gymnasium. “This was a tough loss to a very talented and well coached Grand Haven team,” said…
MCP 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 Boys swim and dive team prevailed in dual meets against Holland and Fremont on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. The Orioles won every event in their 113.5 to 65 victory…
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