Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Mason County Eastern’s 2026 homecoming queen and king were crowned Friday evening, Jan. 16, during half-time of the varsity boys basketball game against Traverse City Academy. Faith Troost, daughter of Kathy and Chad Troost, was crowned queen and Nikko Martinez, son of Katrina and Raymond Martinez, was crowned king. _________________________________ Please Support Local…
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. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — The Mason County Eastern Cardinals were victorious in their homecoming game, defeating the Traverse City Academy Mustangs 65-40. “It was a fun homecoming game all around,”…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mission Graphics, the area’s only commercial printer, has moved from its long-time Ludington location to Scottville. Owners Aaron and Jen Alley purchased the business from Aaron’s parents, Tim and Debbie Alley, last February. Last fall they moved it to 113 S. Blaine St. “As Jen and I looked at the business we were building…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mark Barnett will not seek a second term as mayor. Earlier this week, Barnett announced his decision. He said 2025 was a challenging year for his family with losses and illnesses. “I need to be more available to help with issues as they arise,” he stated in a letter to City Clerk Deborah Luskin.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Free Soil man and a 37-year-old Ludington man were arrested Thursday, Jan. 15 by Ludington Police Department following a well-being check. Officers were called to the 300 block of West Ludington Avenue to check on the two subjects reported to…
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