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Varsity Swimming: LHS swim and dive seniors shine with new state qualifying time

February 18, 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 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…

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Employment:  Internal Services Support Specialist

February 18, 2026

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…

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Man arrested for assault by strangulation

February 18, 2026

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…

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Obituary: Paul Jeffery Schroeder, 74, of Muskegon

February 18, 2026

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…

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Obituary: Craig Johnston, 69, of Texas

February 18, 2026

Craig Johnston passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born on April 18, 1956 in Ludington where he was raised. He moved to Texas in 1980.  He worked…

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Walk for Warmth raises over $11,000

February 18, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The annual FiveCAP Walk for Warmth events took place on Feb. 7 with 40 walkers participating in the events in Ludington, Manistee, Baldwin and White Cloud. This year’s…

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Request for Proposals: Lawn Care

February 18, 2026

Request For Proposals: Lawn Care Mason County is seeking proposals for lawn mowing, trimming, and blowing off the sidewalks services at various county sites. The required Bid Forms may be…

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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 —…

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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 —…

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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 —…

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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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