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Berkshire Hathaway acquisition of OxyChem transfers ownership of Ludington plant

April 10, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A major corporate transaction involving Occidental Petroleum and Berkshire Hathaway has impacted ownership of the OxyChem plant in Ludington, though no local operational changes have been announced. Occidental announced Jan. 2 that it had completed the $9.7 billion sale of its chemical business, OxyChem, to Berkshire Hathaway. The deal is part of Occidental’s broader…

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County commissioners to consider ambulance service agreement

April 10, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a new ambulance service agreement with Life EMS Inc. during its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 14. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the Mason County Airport Terminal conference room,…

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79th District Court arraignments, published April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Arthur Frederick Bennett, 63, two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — victim under 13 years old — in one file and three counts of third-degree CSC —…

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Police news, published April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, April 9, 2026: 6:19 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Sauble Road, Free Soil Township. 9:06 p.m., car/deer…

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Varsity Baseball: Orioles Trounce Hart Pirates in Two Game Series

April 10, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports…

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Varsity Girl’s Tennis: Orioles Drop Dual Match to Traverse City West 0-8

April 10, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas.   By Kai Taylor, MCP…

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Tug-barge Meredith Ashton/Robert F. Deegan arrive in Ludington

April 9, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The articulated tug-barge combination of the Meredith Ashton and the Robert F. Deegan arrived at the Port of Ludington Thursday evening, docking at the…

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Contractor faces more fraud charges

April 9, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 53-year-old man who already faces felony charges in two criminal files in Mason County’s 79th District Court in connection to alleged building contractor fraud‎ was recently charged…

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Fountain man appears in court drunk

April 9, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Fountain man was remanded to the Mason County Jail after he appeared intoxicated before 79th District Court Judge John Middlebrook Wednesday, April 8, at 10 a.m.…

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Varsity Softball: Kingsley defeats MCC in nonconference doubleheader

April 9, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. KINGSLEY — The Mason County…

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Varsity Baseball: Spartans fall to Kingsley in doubleheader

April 9, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. KINGSLEY — The Mason County…

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Police news, published April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

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 Wednesday, April 8, 2026: 3:32…

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Cold water, ice slow fishing in Ludington, Manistee; steelhead action improving on inland rivers

April 9, 2026

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources weekly fishing report indicates early spring conditions continue to impact angling success across the state, with ice, cold water and runoff still…

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Obituary: Barbara Jean Genung, 82, of Custer

April 9, 2026

Barbara Jean Genung, 82, of Custer passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.  Barbara was born on March 28, 1944 in Johnson City, New York, the daughter of Edmund and…

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Recent death: Roger Duane Sanders, 87, of Scottville

April 9, 2026

Roger Duane Sanders, 87, of Scottville, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…

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Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher

April 9, 2026

Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2026/2027 academic school year. For details and to apply…

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WSCC millage renewal on May. 5 ballot

April 8, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Voters in the West Shore Community College district will decide May 5 whether to approve a 10-year capital millage proposal that college officials…

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Ludington council to consider options prior to mediation with Andys Restaurant owner

April 8, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will meet in closed session today to discuss legal strategy related to a lawsuit filed by a local business owner over…

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Man sent to prison for assaulting ex-girlfriend

April 8, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old man was sentenced to a minimum of 18 months to a maximum of 30 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st…

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Police news, published April 8, 2026

April 8, 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: Monday, April 6, 2026:…

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WSCC series to discuss the Declaration of Independence

April 8, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  LUDINGTON — West Shore Community College’s Humankind series will present a lecture titled “If…

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