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LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library will host West Shore Community College faculty and staff for an introduction and panel discussion on artificial intelligence on Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m. at the Ludington Library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The event will focus on the growing role of artificial intelligence in everyday life and will provide attendees an opportunity to…
Joan Kay (Hulet) Carey, 81, of Ludington, died on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.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 of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News…
Thomas Raymond Klotz, 63, of Suttons Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was born in Ludington to Charles and Harriet Klotz on November 6, 1962. Tom graduated from Ludington High School in 1981 and from Ferris State College (now Ferris State University) in 1983. He had a long career in the printing industry at that time…
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Mason County Treasurer is seeking bids for building demolition and site clearing work located at 2280 N. Benson Rd., Fountain, MI 49410. Bids shall be received by June 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Mason County Treasurer’s Office. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Sealed bids shall be addressed to:…
NOTICE OF DEMOLITION AND BLIGHT CLEANUP PROPERTY NUMBER: 012-033-031-00PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2280 N. Benson Rd.Fountain, MI 49410 As of April 1, 2026, this property has been foreclosed. It is now owned by the Mason County Treasurer as a result of unpaid property taxes for 2023 and/or prior tax years. Items left on this parcel are considered abandoned and will be disposed…
LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Destiny Marie Harris, 32, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession, possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams and fourth-degree child abuse. Offense date: Dec. 11, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/10 percent. Preliminary exam: May 27 at 1:30 p.m. Nikolas Timothy Kirk,…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Zayne Orion Batterson, 24, pleaded no contest March 24, 2026 to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, domestic violence, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and fleeing a police officer and was sentenced May 19, 2026 to concurrent prison terms of 34 to 120 months; 12…
SUTTONS BAY — Remington Smith collected three hits in four at-bats Wednesday as Mason County Eastern swept Suttons Bay in a non-conference varsity softball doubleheader, winning 14-2 and 23-17. In the opener, Smith doubled in the fifth inning and finished with three hits to lead the Cardinals’ offense. Alice Shoup earned her first varsity pitching win, allowing three hits and…
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. HOLTON — Mason County Central closed out its regular season baseball schedule Thursday with a split against Holton, falling 3-2 in a pitchers’ duel before bouncing back for a 15-5 mercy-rule win in the nightcap.…
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. FRUITPORT — The Mason County Central girls and boys track and field teams competed Tuesday in the West Michigan All-Star Meet at Fruitport, an elite event featuring many of the top athletes from across the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Ludington Police Department activity Tuesday, May 19, 2026: 2:20 a.m., a 55-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a warrant for a felony count of malicious destruction of property issued by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police, 4000 block…
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. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central junior varsity softball team dropped both games of a doubleheader to the Fremont Packers Tuesday evening at Spartan Community Field. The Spartans fell 7-6 in the opener despite a…
Ann Marie (Levandoski) Bird, 66, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.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 of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News…
Neta Jean (Hansen) Jewett, 95, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.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 of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News…
LUDINGTON — The Fish On For Freedom Veterans Fishing Tournament will return to Ludington for its 11th year on Friday, June 5. The tournament will begin with a 6 a.m. tournament-style start. At 11:45 a.m., boats will assemble just outside the Ludington pier heads in preparation for the Welcome Home Parade, which will begin at noon. Boats will be led…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Aubrey Chye was named the Mason County Central 2026 Outstanding Senior during a ceremony Tuesday. Aubrey is the daughter of Roxanne and Pat Chye. She is an honor graduate, senior class vice president, a three-sport athlete, member of student council, member…
CUSTER — Miley Kessel was selected as the Mason County Eastern 2026 Outstanding Senior. She is the daughter of Lyle and Dana Kessel and will attend Hope College, where she plans to pursue an education degree with the goal of becoming a science teacher. Kessel is the Class of 2026 valedictorian and a member of the National Honor Society and…
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. LUDINGTON — The Ludington varsity softball team dropped a doubleheader to Muskegon Oakridge Tuesday night at Oriole Field, falling 13-6 and 21-10. The Orioles were competitive throughout stretches of both games and held leads at…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor Friday, May 15, 2026, saw me boarding the Mason County Sheriff’s Office 25-foot boat at the Loomis Street boat launch. Deputy Mike Fort, officer in charge of the unit, and Deputy Mason Marrison were…
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. HOLTON — Mason County Central struggled defensively and in the circle Tuesday afternoon as the Spartans dropped a nonconference softball doubleheader to Holton. The Red Devils claimed the opener 12-2 before taking the nightcap 19-7.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, May 18, 2026: 4:04 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 43-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation, 400 block of South James Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail.…
