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Sally Faye Iles, 82, of Ludington, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…
Richard Joseph St. Hilaire, 79, of Ludington, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at home. A full obituary will be post at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…
Bradley Allen Blood, 80, of Ludington, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022…
Employment: Elementary School Teacher About the School Ludington Area Catholic School welcomes all children, promotes academic excellence, nurtures their faith, and builds their character in a Catholic Christian environment where Jesus is the heart of our school. We are located in the beautiful city of Ludington, on the shores of Lake Michigan. We are seeking a 3rd/4th grade multiage classroom…
Therese Ann Trapper, 68, of Ludington and Whitehall, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — After scoring 24 points Friday night against Holton, helping to secure a Spartan win, Mason County Central senior Cole VanderHaag is 16 points away from becoming the 10th boy in Scottville/MCC history to hit 1,000 varsity career points. The Spartans will play top-ranked North Muskegon on Monday at home. Based on his per-game average…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The sculpture “Big Noise” gleams in the sunlight enduring its first Michigan winter. The scultpure, created by local artist and film director Harold Cronk, debuted last October. It is located at Scottville Optimist Park and is a tribute to the Scottville Clown Band and Scottville’s agricultural heritage. The park’s renovations continue and are…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10, Amber Township AMBER TOWNSHIP — 1:18 p.m.: Report of two vehicle crashes on US 10 east of the US 31 overpass.
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. SHELBY — Mason County Central had two victories and three losses during the Shelby Super Duals Saturday hosted by Shelby High School. The Spartans defeated Fremont, 50-33 and Grant, 48-15 but lost…
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. FREMONT — The Ludington Orioles earned a tough victory over the Fremont Packers in double overtime Friday. After tying Fremont in the first round of overtime, the Orioles managed to outscore them…
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. BEAR LAKE — Bear Lake defeated Mason County Eastern Friday evening 60-23. “We ran into a well rounded team in Bear Lake, they executed well on their offensive end and we struggled…
Mary E. Haynor, 68, of Ludington, died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing…
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. HOLTON — The Mason County Central Spartans got a conference win against the Holton Red Devils Friday night. MCC won the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division contest 48-34. The win wasn’t easy,…
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. MUSKEGON — Ludington defeated Oakridge Friday evening 80-46. Ludington jumped out to an early lead with the help of Taj Williams early scoring spree and Micah Spunar’s 3 point shooting. Williams scored…
LANSING — Earlier this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Maritime Strategy, a first-of-its-kind, 10-year-plan designed to unlock economic growth and create good-paying jobs across Michigan’s multi-billion-dollar maritime industry. The strategy provides a clear roadmap for attracting new investments, fostering innovation, and strengthening Michigan’s water-based economy all while protecting the precious natural resources that define the Great Lakes State. “Michigan is prepared to lead the future of maritime innovation while protecting the waters…
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.…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. MANISTEE — West Shore Community College’s HumanKind Series continues this winter with “Did You Guys Eat?”, an award-winning documentary and community conversation exploring the unseen labor and lived realities behind the food on our tables. The free event will take place Saturday, Feb. 7,…
Linda Carol (Brown) Ayers, 86, went to her eternal home in heaven on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Linda was born on April 13, 1939, in Durand. Except for a few years spent living out of state, Michigan was always her home and held her heart. Over the years, she lived in Durand, Cadillac, Flint, Ludington, and most recently Hart, where…
Marilyn Jane (Wetmore) Olmstead, 97, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. Born on April 1, 1928, in Highland Park, Marilyn was the daughter of the late William F. and Dorothy M. (Brown) Wetmore. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor of arts degree. She married the love of her life, Robert Chandler Olmstead, on…
Dixie Lee Bogvad, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday January 29, 2026. She graduated from Scottville High School. On December 12, 1953, Dixie married Dale A. Bogvad and they shared 44 years together before Dale’s passing in 1997. Dixie was a cherished member of the First Methodist Church of Scottville. She is survived by her daughters Doreen (John…
