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Rev. John will be topic of next segment of historical society’s speaker series

February 7, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will present the next installment of its 2026 speaker series on Wednesday, Feb. 11, telling the story of Reverend John Christensen. Historical society president and local historian James Jensen will tell the story about Reverend John Christensen, known simply as “Reverend John”, is featured on one of the Ludington Murals. Born in Denmark, Rev.…

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Recent death: Scott Jerome Russell, 86, of Custer

February 7, 2026

Scott Jerome Russell, 86, of Custer, died on Saturday, February 7, 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.…

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Gable and Rice are first Oriole female wrestlers to win conference titles

February 7, 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. MONTAGUE — The Ludington wrestling team turned in a historic and hard-fought performance at the West Michigan…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: MCE falls to WM Lutheran

February 6, 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. Story and…

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School bus involved in early morning crash

February 6, 2026

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…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Orioles top Montague

February 6, 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 —…

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Driver faces felony after passenger falls out of pickup truck

February 6, 2026

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…

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Man incarcerated in prison for child sex crimes faces additional charges in Mason County

February 6, 2026

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…

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WSCC library displaying participatory studio book project

February 6, 2026

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…

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Boys Varsity Swimming: LHS defeats Fremont

February 6, 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. FREMONT —…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash US 10, Custer Township

February 6, 2026

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…

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Varsity Wrestling: Orioles finish regular season with win over Oakridge; loss to Montague

February 6, 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. MUSKEGON —…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 6, 2026

February 6, 2026

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…

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Legal Notice: Michael Nickelson

February 6, 2026

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…

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Lakeshore Parenting Expo is Feb. 21

February 6, 2026

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…

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West Shore Bank employees raise over $13K for United Way

February 6, 2026

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…

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Obituary: Ellen Rae (Durham) Schroeder, 70, of Ludington

February 6, 2026

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. …

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Ludington building contractor charged with fraud

February 5, 2026

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,…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: LHS shuts out Montague

February 5, 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. Photos by…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Baldwin defeats Cardinals

February 5, 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. BALDWIN —…

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Winter weather advisory in effect through Friday afternoon

February 5, 2026

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.…

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