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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Writer BRETHREN — The Mason County Central Spartans split a pair of games Saturday at the Brethren Varsity Tournament, dropping the opener before rallying for a narrow win in Game…
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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter LUDINGTON — The Orioles hosted Coopersville, Sparta and Spring Lake in their final home quad of the season Saturday, finishing in first place with 19 points. Ludington led the field…
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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter CALEDONIA — The Orioles traveled to Caledonia on Saturday to face the Caledonia Fighting Scots, resulting in a 1-0 win for Ludington. The score remained 0-0 for most of the…
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 — Mason County Central battled cold rain and tough competition Friday at the Lake Michigan Carferry Invitational, with the boys team placing sixth and the girls finishing fifth at Spartan Community Field. The Spartans…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — As crews prepare to tear down the city’s oldest building, several hundred bricks from the 137-year-old former Scottville schoolhouse will be salvaged and offered to the public, preserving a tangible link to the community’s past even as the structure itself disappears. According to Mason County Treasurer Andrew Kmetz IV, of the Mason County Land…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — On Thursday, the Mason County Central Board of Education selected five candidates to be interviewed for the position of superintendent. Only one of those candidates, Jeff Tuka, has ties to the area. Tuka is an alumnus of MCC and currently serves as high school principal. The school board will conduct first-round interviews May 4-5…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three people are vying for the Ludington mayoral position, while there will also be contested races for three open City Council seats. Only one person filed to run for city clerk. Mayoral candidates are Beth Elliott, Cheri Stibitz and Carol Hoekstra. Current Mayor Mark Barnett announced earlier this year that he will not seek…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will consider new restrictions on feeding wild animals during its regular meeting Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the city municipal building, 400 S. Harrison St. Council members are scheduled to take up the first reading of Ordinance No. 589-26, which would amend city code to address the feeding of deer and…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Tuesday, April 21, for convictions of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, conspiracy to commit second-degree home invasion, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession, felony firearm and third-offense habitual offender. Travis William Malone, 31, conspired with Tyler Austin Hendrickson, 31, to commit the armed robbery, said…
“He calls her and says, ‘You ratted me out to the police. If I don’t get these charges kicked, I promise I’m going to have you killed.’” By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old man convicted of multiple felonies for drug dealing and crimes in connection to threatening to kill an undercover narcotics officer who he thought was…
LUDINGTON — Ludington High School has announced the recipients of the American Citizenship Award for Trimester 2 of the 2025-26 school year. The award, presented in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes students who demonstrate strong character, leadership and commitment to their school and community. Recipients are selected based on their actions and attitudes, including positive…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Ludington man was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy after allegedly shoplifting at Walmart on US 10 and attempting to flee the scene Thursday, April 23, around 1:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
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. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central struggled to find footing on both sides of the ball Thursday as Montague’s offense powered a doubleheader sweep over the Spartans. Montague defeated MCC 11-1…
The following births have been reported: Thomas Lane Deppner, the son of Haley Fisk and Nicholas Deppner of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Arlo Jacob Lesinski, the son of Gabrielle and Jacob Lesinski of Pentwater, was born on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025…
Donald “Donnie” Lawrence Martin, 53, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after post-surgery complications. He was born December 14, 1972, in Ludington, the son of George Martin Jr. and Janice (Rutowski) Martin. Donnie grew up in the Fourth Ward where Copeyon Park was a favorite hangout. He attended Ludington High School and afterwards went to work at…
A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held for Marjorie Elaine Morang, who passed away on January 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Free Soil, with Rev. Jacob Zemaitis presiding. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central School District Borad of Education will interview four candidates next month as the district moves forward in selecting its next superintendent. Included in the list is MCC High School Principal Jeff Tuka. The board received 12 applications for the position and has invited four finalists for interviews, according to a…
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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter LUDINGTON — The Orioles dropped to 5-6 on the season after being overpowered by Fruitport in a two-game series. Ludington lost the first game 10-3 and the second 12-1. Coach…
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. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central split the difference between sloppy and sharp Thursday, using a late push to edge Montague 9-8 in the opener before cruising to a 12-0 win…
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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central opened the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division golf season with a fifth-place finish Wednesday at the first jamboree of the year, hosted by the Spartans at Lakeside Links.…
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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter MONTAGUE — Mason County Central brought its A-game in a doubleheader against the Wildcats on Thursday, winning both games by a combined 35 runs. In Game 1, Brooke Hawke took…
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