GRANT TOWNSHIP, 1:33 p.m.: Report of an additional two vehicle crash on North US 31, at Hoague Road. US 31 at that intersection is blocked off. Emergency personnel are on scene on a vehicle crash on US 31 at Free Soil Road as well. ______________________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on US 31 near Free Soil Road Friday, Jan. 23, shortly before 1 p.m. ___________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Mason County man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday morning, Jan. 23, after they followed up on a tip related to possible drug activity at a local hotel on US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. At 1:30 a.m., a deputy spotted a “subject of interest” walking quickly away. “When approaching…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County and the Youth Advisory Council are accepting applications for two spring grant opportunities. Through its Campaign for Mason County and community supporters, the Community Foundation has more than $120,000 in grant funding available for this cycle. “We are deeply grateful to the generous donors whose vision and support allow us to address…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has advised that Reek Road at Indian Bridge, between First Street and East Conrad Road is currently closed to all traffic due to flooding of the Pere Marquette River. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College uses CodeRED, an emergency notification system that has recently been updated and rebranded. As a result of this update, all faculty, staff, students and community members must re-enroll to continue receiving emergency alerts from the college. CodeRED allows WSCC to…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026: 3:47 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Brye Road, Amber Township. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026: 2:45 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury,…
Vinson Wade Myer, the son of Jamie Alfrejd and Christopher Myer of Irons, was born on Thursday, January 22, 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…
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 remains undefeated in the West Michigan Conference after defeating the Fremont Packers Thursday, Jan. 22, 84-51. The Orioles broke open a tight game in the second half by outscoring…
UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7 P.M. FRIDAY A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for several west Michigan counties — including Oceana and Mason counties — until 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. Additional snow accumulation between 1 and 4 inches is expected with “locally higher amounts possible, especially in…
The following weather-related closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hart High School evening Snowcoming activities and JV and varsity girls basketball game— will be rescheduled at a later date Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District;…
LUDINGTON — A 53-year-old man faces eight felony counts in Mason County’s 79th District Court in connection to a child sex case. John Edward Engelsman is charged with two counts of child sexually abusive commercial activity, one count of accosting children for immoral purposes, three counts of using a computer to commit a crime, and two counts of felony firearms.…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jonathon Raymond Witt, 42, pleaded guilty Nov. 18 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Jan. 20 to 30 days in jail with credit for two days served; three years probation; and $833 in fines and costs. One count of open intoxicants was dismissed.…
The following weather-related closings and cancellations have been reported for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. This list may be updated throughout the day. Mason County Rural Fire Authority board meeting, postponed until Thursday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m., Custer Fire Station ____________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
Most Michigan counties are under a cold air advisory issued by the National Weather Service from 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, until 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. “An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East,” states NWS. Extremely cold wind chills as low as…
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. PENTWATER — The Mason County Eastern Cardinals defeated the Pentwater Falcons 45-31 during West Michigan D play Wednesday, Jan. 21. “We had a slow start tonight and our execution was sloppy in…
Robert Michael “Mike” Brockwell, 57, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Ludington. Born on February 1, 1968, in Lansing, Mike was known for his gregarious, curious nature and was well-liked in his community. Mike graduated from Sexton High School in 1986 and spent many years at Whitehall Industries in Ludington, where he was respected for his work ethic…
Vito “Daniel” Astrowski, 96, of Ludington, died on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Arrangements were entrusted to 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…
Kenneth Samuel Hoadley, 64, died on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Arrangements were entrusted to 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 Receive daily…
Marjorie Elaine Morang, of Free Soil, died on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Arrangements were entrusted to 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…
Employment: School psychologist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Psychologist with a current and valid School Psychologist certificate from the Michigan Department of Education required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington,…
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