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Boys Varsity Basketball: Ravenna returns to defeat MCC

February 17, 2026

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 — Last Saturday, the Mason County Central Spartans travelled to Ravenna where they defeated their West Michigan Conference Rivers Division competitors 59-57. On Tuesday, the Bulldogs travelled to Scottville and sought…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: MCE defeats Hesperia in close game

February 17, 2026

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 Hesperia Tuesday in a close game, 35-34. “The girls played a…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Ludington tops Reed City in last home game

February 17, 2026

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 played their last home game Tuesday defeating Reed City, 37-25. “We had…

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Mason County Titanic connection will be topic of Scottville Senior Center history chat

February 17, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Historical Society will hold its first Mason County History Chat on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S.…

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Jury trial in CSC case continues this week

February 17, 2026

LUDINGTON — A jury trial that began in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, Feb. 9, continues this week for 33-year-old Evan Lee Fargo who faces two counts of first-degree criminal…

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Obituary: Melvin Claypool, 96, of Scottville

February 17, 2026

Melvin Claypool, 96, of Scottville, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026.  Melvin was born on March 31, 1929 in Amber Township, the oldest child of Melvin Linus and Nettie (Ames)…

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Recent death: Veronica “Roni” A Loch, 74, of Ludington

February 17, 2026

Veronica “Roni” A Loch, 74, of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Scott Russell took local education to another level

February 16, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — He was bigger than life; jovial. A true leader and a devoted educator. He loved to talk education, hunting and fishing. He loved Custer…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: TC West ends Orioles’ winning streak

February 16, 2026

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…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Holton tops Eastern

February 16, 2026

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. HOLTON —…

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Snowmobiler injured in crash

February 16, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Scottville man was injured in a snowmobile crash Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 1:15 p.m. in the 400 block of First Street, according to Sgt. Michael…

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Minivan lands on ice island in Hamlin Lake

February 16, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Ludington woman escaped injury after the white minivan she was driving Sunday, Feb. 15, shortly before 8:30 a.m. ended up partially on Hamlin Lake, according…

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MSP urges citizens to keep car doors locked

February 16, 2026

MASON COUNTY — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, is encouraging citizens to keep their car doors locked due to a recent string of thefts from vehicles. “There has been…

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Police news, published Feb. 16, 2026

February 16, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026:…

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Varsity Wrestling: 3 Oriole wrestlers heading to regionals; including 2 girls

February 16, 2026

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. Three Ludington…

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Obituary: John J. Zukas, 73, formerly of Custer

February 16, 2026

John J. Zukas, 73, formerly of Custer, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. John was born September 17, 1952, in Ludington to John and Emily Zukas. He graduated from…

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Club Wrestling: Local grappler shines at Thug Trials 2

February 16, 2026

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. KALAMAZOO —…

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Recent death: Melvin Claypool, 96, of Scottville

February 16, 2026

Melvin Claypool, 96, of Scottville died on Monday, February 16, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…

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Recent death: Karen Ann Johnson, 53, of Irons

February 16, 2026

Karen Ann Johnson, 53, of Irons died on Friday, February 13, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Recent death: Paul Jeffery Schroeder, 74, of Ludington

February 16, 2026

Paul Jeffery Schroeder, 74, of Ludington and Muskegon, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025…

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February 15, 2026

Folks, we really need your help. Before I continue, I want to thank those who have accepted our request and are now subscribing to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing. We are…

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