The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026: 9 p.m., a 47-year-old Ludington man was arrested for a bond violation, 200 block of South James Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026: 6:51 a.m., a 33-year-old Scottville woman turned herself in at the sheriff’s office on an outstanding two-count warrant for filing a false police report and domestic violence, City…
Dyani LeeAnn Miston, the daughter of Sequoia and Ryan Miston of Baldwin, was born on Monday, February 23, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…
Advertising for Bids: Demolition of Building The Mason County Treasurer is seeking bids for building demolition and site clearing work located at 127 W. Broadway Ave., Scottville, MI 49454. Bids shall be received by March 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Mason County Treasurer’s Office. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Sealed Bids shall…
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. BOYNE CITY — Four Mason County Central varsity wrestlers competed at Michigan High School Athletic Association wrestling regionals Saturday at Boyne City High School. They included junior Dameon Gaitan, sophomore Wyatt Herwig,…
MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Mason and Oceana counties Sunday morning, Feb. 22, that remains in effect through 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. Additional snow accumulation of 2-4 inches is expected with winds gusting as high as 35 mph — leading to blowing snow at times. ____________________ Please Support Local News and…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County officials will take the first steps toward determining how millions of dollars in opioid settlement funds will be spent during a public meeting Tuesday evening. The Mason County Community Opioid Steering Committee will hold its organizational meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Airport Conference Room, 5300 W. U.S. 10. The…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Captain Frank A. Dority’s maritime career spanned 56 years, from 1876 until his retirement when he was 72 years old. His portfolio included being the first master of the first three Lake Michigan…
Mason County Sheriff’s Office represents State of Michigan in flag sojourn By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — On Friday, Feb. 20, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office served as the Michigan representative for the Flag Sojourn 250. The sojourn was created by the National Flag Foundation and launched at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Flag Day, June 14, 2026. The flag…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — On Thursday, Feb. 19, Mason County Central freshman Colin Sullivan, signed a letter of intent to attend Interlochen Arts Academy for the remainder of his high school career, beginning in the fall of 2026. Sullivan was accompanied by his father, Tim…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Firefighters quickly distinguished a fire inside a house at 1038 N. Beechwood St. on Friday, Feb. 20. Ludington Fire Department was dispatched to the residence at 11:50 a.m. for a report of a kitchen fire. Ludington Fire Department Capt. Gary Walton said firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire. While, the kitchen and…
LUDINGTON — A jury found Evan Lee Fargo, 34, not guilty of two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) following an eight-day trial in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Thursday, Feb. 19. Fargo faced up to life in prison had he been convicted of first-degree CSC. The case was prosecuted by the Michigan State Attorney General’s Office, and Oceana County…
LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 17, for three drug convictions. Randy Wayne Hammond, pleaded guilty Dec. 9, 2025 to possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy; possession of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic; possession of analogues; and second-offense habitual offender, according to court records. Hammond was sentenced Tuesday by Judge Susan K.…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Gary Lee Herbert, 52, pleaded guilty Dec. 18, 2025 to failure to register as a sex offender and was sentenced Feb. 17, 2026 to seven months in jail with credit for 69 days served; two years probation; and $398 in fines and costs.…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Daniel Joe Hoadley, 60, pleaded guilty Sept. 2, 2025 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Feb. 17, 2026 to 30 days in jail with credit for 12 days served; three years probation; and $1,108 in fines and costs. – Tiera Leigh Pierce, 45,…
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. HART — The Hart Pirates defeated Mason County Central 76-42 Friday in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division action. “Hart was on fire the whole night from everywhere,” said MCC Coach Brent Lyon.…
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. CADILLAC — The Lakeshore Badgers were defeated 4-1 by the Bay Reps Thursday during the second round of Michigan High School Athletic Association regionals at the Wexford Civic Center. The Badgers came…
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. MANISTEE — Ludington defeated rival Manistee Friday night, 60-51, clinching a share of the West Michigan Conference Lakes Division championship. “Anytime you can win a road game against a rival you are…
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. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern defeated Pentwater Friday in West Michigan D League conference play, 54-34. “The girls shook off a slow start shooting and were able to then methodically build a…
Veronica A. Lach, 74, of Ludington, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Veronica, lovingly known as Roni, was born on March 20, 1951, in Chicago, to the late Alex Paul and Irene Frances (O’Brien) Lach. She worked at Marathon Gas Station, Metal Works, and at NSI Cleaners. She retired in 2014 and was able to spend…
Legal Notice: Michael Nickelson State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Michael Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS will be conducted by the court on Feb. 26, 2026 to Feb. 27, 2026 at 1 p.m. in the Mason County Courthouse, 304 E.…
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