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Polar Plunge will raise funds for Special Olympics

February 23, 2026

MANISTEE TOWNSHIP, Manistee Co. — The Polar Plunge fundraiser for Area 24 Special Olympics will take place on Saturday, March 14 at Little River Casino Resort. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to take a refreshing jump in an outdoor pool, all in the name of helping raise money for special athletes. Last year, 100 people took the…

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Driver hits fire hydrant; calls friend to help; both arrested for OWI

February 23, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — A 19-year-old Scottville man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after he reportedly crashed his vehicle into a fire hydrant in the 400 block of North Thomas Street Monday, Feb. 23, shortly before 3 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The…

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Ludington PD news, published Feb. 23, 2026

February 23, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026: 9 p.m., a 47-year-old Ludington man was arrested for a bond violation, 200 block…

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Police news, published Feb. 23, 2026

February 23, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Feb.…

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Varsity Wrestling: Spartan wrestlers end season at regionals

February 22, 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. BOYNE CITY…

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Winter weather advisory issued

February 22, 2026

MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Mason and Oceana counties Sunday morning, Feb. 22, that remains in effect through 1 p.m. Monday, Feb.…

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Capt. Dority commanded several PM ships, the Ann Arbor 2 and the notorious Eastland

February 20, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Captain Frank A.…

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American flag journeys the globe, USA, in honor of semiquincentennial

February 20, 2026

Mason County Sheriff’s Office represents State of Michigan in flag sojourn  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — On Friday, Feb. 20, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office served as the Michigan…

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MCC’s Colin Sullivan to attend Interlochen Arts Academy

February 20, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — On Thursday, Feb. 19, Mason County Central freshman Colin Sullivan, signed…

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Ludington firefighters save house from fire

February 20, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Firefighters quickly distinguished a fire inside a house at 1038 N. Beechwood St. on Friday, Feb. 20. Ludington Fire Department was dispatched to the…

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Jury acquits Ludington man of CSC charges

February 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — A jury found Evan Lee Fargo, 34, not guilty of two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) following an eight-day trial in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Thursday,…

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Man sentenced to prison for drug convictions

February 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 17, for three drug convictions. Randy Wayne Hammond, pleaded guilty Dec. 9, 2025…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Feb. 20, 2026

February 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Gary Lee Herbert, 52, pleaded guilty Dec. 18, 2025 to failure to register…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Feb. 20, 2026

February 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Daniel Joe Hoadley, 60, pleaded guilty Sept. 2, 2025 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Hart defeats MCC

February 20, 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. HART —…

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High School Co-op Hockey: Badgers fall in second round of regionals

February 20, 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. CADILLAC —…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Orioles clinch share of conference championship, defeat Manistee

February 20, 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. MANISTEE —…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: MCE tops Pentwater

February 20, 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 —…

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Obituary: Veronica A. Lach, 74, of Ludington

February 20, 2026

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…

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Legal Notice: Michael Nickelson

February 20, 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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Employment Opportunity: Accounts Payable Administrative Assistant

February 20, 2026

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…

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