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Police news, published Dec. 19, 2025

December 19, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following police activity took place on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025: – 7:45 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, US 31 north of Millerton Road, Sherman Township. – 6:44 p.m., MCSO: A 23-year-old Scottville man was arrested for operating a…

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Chief Norman Tafelski, 66, of Ludington

December 19, 2025

Norman Joseph Tafelski, 66, of Ludington, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a four and half year battle with cancer.  He was born June 27, 1959, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of John and Barbara (Martin) Tafelski. Norman served 23 1/2 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, retiring as a senior chief…

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Obituary: Monica Carnell, 95, of Ludington

December 19, 2025

Monica Mary Karle Carnell was born in Detroit Michigan on December 10, 1930.  She went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 95, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She and her sister, Theresa, were placed in an orphanage at a young age, which impacted their lives in many ways.  As a young girl, Monica attended Saint…

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Closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 19, 2025

December 18, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP/OCP for Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Other Oceana County Council on Aging and Our Friends House, closed ________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily…

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High School Wrestling: Spartans dominate the mats over Ravenna, Reeths Puffer

December 18, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  RAVENNA — Mason County Central scored dual wins Wednesday, Dec. 17, at a tri-meet hosted by Ravenna. The Spartans defeated the Ravenna Bulldogs 60-18 and the Reeths Puffer Rockets 43-36. Winning both matches on…

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