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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. MESICK — The Mesick Bulldogs topped Mason County Eastern Friday, 64-37, in West Michigan D League conference play. “We were down a player, but the guys battled hard all night against a…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In the early morning hours of Thursday, April 16, 1908, the residents who lived above the Scottville post office were awakened by an explosion. It was soon discovered that the post office was broken into and robbers had…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 16 to take action on hiring a search firm for a new superintendent. On Monday, Feb. 9, Jeff Mount announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2026, after nearly 20 years in the position. See related story here. The board…
LUDINGTON — Several municipalities and school boards have expiring seats at the end of this year. Petitions are now available for citizens who would like to seek public office. The following are open seats in various townships. The township seats are partisan, meaning candidates will need to declare a political party and then be nominated during the primary election, Tuesday,…
Scott Jerome Russell, 86, of Custer, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Scott was born on September 15, 1939, the son of the late Delbert and Jessie (Scott) Russell. He was a 1957 graduate of Northport High School. After graduation he attended Central Michigan University, earning his master’s degree. He started student teaching at Ludington High School under mentor…
