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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Ludington hosted the Holton Devils on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Stix/Park Lanes. Both teams dropped their meet; girls 27-3 and the boys 20.5-9.5. “In the girls match we were…
Captain John Bonsecour Von Sprecken, 86, of Ludington, and St. Marys, Georgia, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital after a long battle with heart disease and prostate cancer. John was born December 11, 1938, in Ludington, the son of Judge Peter R. Von Sprecken and Ethyl Barber of Cheboygon. He was…
Paul William Harris was born on August 9, 1957, in Kalamazoo. He transitioned into the arms of Jesus in Grand Rapids, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the age of 68. He was born to Billie Joe Harris and Doreen Rosina Newell Harris. Paul dedicated his life to service – both to his country and to the young people he mentored throughout…
LUDINGTON — A 14-year-old boy has been suspended from school after allegedly making a written threat referring to a school shooting at Ludington High School Wednesday, Jan. 14. ‘The investigation will continue, and once completed, it will be referred to the Mason County prosecutor for criminal charges,” states a press release from the Ludington Police Department. “LPD officers have been…
With profound sadness David T. Kozicki, departed peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 75, at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Born in Michigan to the late Thaddeus and Mary (Pekich) Kozicki Sr., David exhibited a remarkable depth of character from a tender age. His thoughtful disposition, unwavering steadfastness, and an innate capacity to connect with others were…
The following are closed on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026: Schools Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Oceana Christian School Pentwater Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School, Manistee Other Ludington Senior Center Oceana County Council on Aging in Hart ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is “actively investigating a threat towards individuals” at the Ludington High School. “On Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Ludington Police Department was notified by Ludington High School administration of a threat directed toward Ludington High School,” states a press release issued by LPD. “The threat was assessed as serious in…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old man was sentenced to two concurrent prison terms of 18 months to 30 years in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 13, for two felony convictions of first-degree retail fraud. John Alex Humphrey II received credit for 175 days served in jail. He was ordered to pay a total of…
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. HESPERIA — Mason County Central split dual matches Wednesday, Jan. 14, losing against Hesperia 51-30 and defeating Orchard View 39-36. “Hesperia had a few guys back and we had a few guys…
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 — The Mason County Eastern Cardinals defeated the Pentwater Falcons 51-38 in West Michigan D Conference play Wednesday, Jan. 14. “It’s nice to see that we’re executing down the stretch in…
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. HESPERIA — Mason County Central scored their second victory in a row Tuesday, Jan. 13, defeating Hesperia 63-24. “It was a great team win and a complete team effort tonight,” said MCC…
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. LUDINGTON — Ludington defeated Benzie Central 88-75 on Tuesday, Jan. 13. “It was a run and gun affair at Hawley Gym on Tuesday night,” said LHS Coach Thad Shank. A 30- 7…
MCP 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 — The Mason County Eastern Cardinals defeated the Baldwin Panthers 53-28 Tuesday, Jan. 13, in a conference match. “We had great offensive games from Annabelle Zwagerman and Aubrey Myers set up…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026: 7:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road west of Stephens Road, Sherman Township. 7:49 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road north of Hoague Road, Grant Township. 1:56 p.m., car/deer…
Debra J. Rahn, 74 passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 in Florida after a long courageous battle with cancer. Debra was the daughter of Robert and Betty Rahn born on August 25, 1951 with her twin Diane (Steve) Juterbock in Ludington. She grew up in Scottville graduating from Mason County Central High School in 1969. She was in the…
Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Russell was born on February 8, 1938, the son of the late Lester and Millie (Vasicek) Frank. He was a 1956 graduate of Custer High School, known now as Mason County Eastern. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. On June 5, 1960, he…
Doris E. Reid, 98, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP…
Carol A. Chapman, 70, of Branch, died on Monday, January 12, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP…
Tina M. Revolt, 61, of Baldwin, died on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP…
Jane Marie Durfee, 71, of Scottville, died on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Her life will be celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of…
It was called “the Ship of Dreams,” but for its 2,224 passengers and crew it became the ship of nightmares. The RMS Titanic was the largest ship ever built. Some even said it was unsinkable. On the fourth night of its maiden voyage on April 14, 1912 it struck an iceberg and sank, killing 1,635 people. Pop culture has often…
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