West Shore Wolves 12U defeat Mt. Pleasant

March 2, 2026

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 West Shore Wolves 12U B hockey team skated to an impressive championship victory last weekend, defeating the Mt. Pleasant Patriots 4–3 to claim the Hockey Night in Cadillac Osgood…

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MCC school board asks for public feedback in superintendent search

March 2, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education is asking the MCC community members to fill out a survey that will assist the board in its search for a new superintendent. Current superintendent, Jeff Mount, will be retiring in June after nearly 20 years of service in that position. The survey can be filled out here.   ____________________________ Please…

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Try Hockey for Free event is Saturday

March 2, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Amateur Association, which operates the West Shore Wolves youth hockey program, will host a free Try Hockey for Free event on Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Shore Community Ice Arena. The ice arena is located on the campus of West Shore Community College. The event is for children…

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Coding Pit Crew 4‑H Club launches in March at Ludington library

March 2, 2026

LUDINGTON  — Youth ages 5–12 are invited to join the new Coding Pit Crew 4‑H Club, a free hands‑on program running Thursday afternoons throughout March at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave. Sessions will take place from 3:15–5 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room. Participants will work collaboratively using LEGO Spike Essentials and Sphero…

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Scottville Clown Band launches fundraiser to purchase new bus

March 1, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is launching a capital fund campaign to purchase a new bus. Each year the Scottville Clown Band is a popular attraction at festivals and special events across Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, the band’s mission is to support youth music education. In 2025, the band provided more than $23,000 in…

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Young Spartans and Orioles compete in winter basketball league

March 1, 2026

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. Learning life lessons through athletics  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WHITEHALL — Over the past couple of years, my 11-year-old daughter, Sloane and her teammates have participated in the West Michigan Adrenaline Basketball…

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MCC esports team ranked No. 1 in state

March 1, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — After their Final Four appearance in the fall state championships, the Mason County Central High School Mario Kart team, the Omega Spartans are determined to return and compete for the state title. The Spartans are starting off the spring season and…

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Varsity Swimming and Diving: Orioles dominate conference finals

March 1, 2026

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. Photos contributed by LHS Coach Susan Sniegowski MANISTEE — The Ludington Swim and Dive Team dominated first place finishes at the Coastal Conference finals on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at the Paine…

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Library launches bookmark contest

March 1, 2026

The Mason County District Library is sponsoring a bookmark contest in celebration of Reading Month. This year’s theme is the library’s summer reading theme “Unearth a Story!,” which is all about dinosaurs. Artists may pick up an entry form at either the Ludington or Scottville libraries or print one from the website, MCDLibrary.org. Entries must be returned to the library no…

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Fire destroys Sherman Township house

February 28, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Five fire departments from the Mason County Rural Fire Authority were called to a house fire at 3038 N. Tuttle Road Saturday morning. The house was engulfed in flames upon the arrival of the first firefighting unit and was a total loss. According to dispatch information, occupants of the house had managed to…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Orioles are district champions

February 27, 2026

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. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington defeated Hart Friday and clinched the district championship. The Orioles topped the Pirates 62-49 in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2, District…

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Louis F. Peterson, Mason County’s first ‘music man’

February 27, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Louis F. Peterson organized the first Ludington High School boys band in 1927 and a girls band in 1928. He was 43-years-old in 1927 and had been well known in the Ludington music scene at that point. At that…

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MCC’s Henry O’Neal wins regional spelling bee

February 27, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — Mason County Central Middle School eighth grade student Henry O’Neal won the West Shore Educational Service District Area Regional Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The competition, held at Ludington Area School District’s L.F. Peterson…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: MCE wraps up regular season with win over GT Academy

February 27, 2026

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 Grand Traverse Academy 49-23 Thursday. “We had a strong game tonight out of our guards,” said MCE Coach Jake Smith. “Aubrey Myers and Brailyn Johnson were huge…

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LPD arrests duo for warrants

February 27, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department arrested two men Thursday morning, Feb. 27, on separate warrants. A 45 year old Ludington man was arrested on a felony warrant issued out of the 79th District Court of Mason County and a 42 year old Ludington…

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A thank you from the Community Foundation to the Donors of the Campaign for Mason County

February 26, 2026

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Varsity Girls Basketball: MCC defeats Brethren in season closer

February 26, 2026

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. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central ended its regular season Thursday with a win over Brethren. The Spartans defeated the Bobcats 46-31. “We started out hot tonight and…

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Men Who Care donate to Childhood Cancer Campaign

February 26, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Men Who Care of Mason County recently donated $3,100 to the Childhood Cancer Campaign. The donation represents the contribution of $50 from 62 local men who are part of Men Who Care. The Childhood Cancer Campaign (CCC) is a local 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves families in Mason County and surrounding areas who have…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Feb. 26, 2026

February 26, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Christopher Michael Marquez, 38, pleaded guilty Jan. 13 to malicious destruction of a building $1,000-$20,000 and larceny in a building and was sentenced Feb. 24 to to 221 days in jail with credit for 221 days served; two years probation; $1,350 in restitution; and $856 in…

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Police news, published Feb. 26, 2026

February 26, 2026

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: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026: 6:18 a.m.: Single vehicle crash, no injuries, Free Soil Road west of Darr Road, Free Soil Township. 9:28 a.m.: Single vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive north…

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Varsity Wrestling: Rice makes history as first female to qualify for state finals

February 26, 2026

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 — Ludington High School’s Laela Rice made program history on Feb. 22 at the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s girls regional 1 tournament, becoming the first female wrestler from LHS to…

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