By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three people are vying for the Ludington mayoral position, while there will also be contested races for three open City Council seats. Only one person filed to run for city clerk. Mayoral candidates are Beth Elliott, Cheri Stibitz and Carol Hoekstra. Current Mayor Mark Barnett announced earlier this year that he will not seek…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will consider new restrictions on feeding wild animals during its regular meeting Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the city municipal building, 400 S. Harrison St. Council members are scheduled to take up the first reading of Ordinance No. 589-26, which would amend city code to address the feeding of deer and…
LUDINGTON — Ludington High School has announced the recipients of the American Citizenship Award for Trimester 2 of the 2025-26 school year. The award, presented in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes students who demonstrate strong character, leadership and commitment to their school and community. Recipients are selected based on their actions and attitudes, including positive…
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. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central struggled to find footing on both sides of the ball Thursday as Montague’s offense powered a doubleheader sweep over the Spartans. Montague defeated MCC 11-1…
The following births have been reported: Thomas Lane Deppner, the son of Haley Fisk and Nicholas Deppner of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Arlo Jacob Lesinski, the son of Gabrielle and Jacob Lesinski of Pentwater, was born on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025…
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