Police news, published May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

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…

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Spartan JV drops doubleheader to Fremont

May 20, 2026

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…

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Recent death: Ann Marie (Levandoski) Bird, 66, of Ludington

May 20, 2026

  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…

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Recent death: Neta Jean (Hansen) Jewett, 95, of Ludington

May 20, 2026

  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…

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11th Fish On For Freedom Veterans Fishing Tournament is June 5

May 19, 2026

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…

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Aubrey Chye named MCC Outstanding Senior

May 19, 2026

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…

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Miley Kessel named MCE Outstanding Senior

May 19, 2026

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…

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Orioles fall to Oakridge in home doubleheader

May 19, 2026

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…

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A new season with Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol

May 19, 2026

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…

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Holton sweeps Spartans in doubleheader

May 19, 2026

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.…

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Police news, published May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026

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.…

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Old Engine Club to hold swap meet, garden tractor pull

May 19, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club will hold a Memorial Weekend swap meet Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. A garden tractor pull will take place Saturday with weigh-in at 10 a.m. and the event beginning at 11 a.m. Setup for the swap meet will take place Thursday, May…

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MCC rallies for walk-off win, sweeps Hart in twinbill

May 19, 2026

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. HART — Mason County Central rallied in dramatic fashion to complete a suspended game and carried the momentum into a high-scoring nightcap Monday, sweeping Hart in a West Michigan Conference baseball doubleheader. The Spartans won…

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MCC JV rallies past Eastern varsity in softball doubleheader

May 19, 2026

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. CUSTER — Mason County Central’s junior varsity softball team rallied late in both games Monday, sweeping Mason County Eastern in a doubleheader at St. Mary’s Field. The Spartans won the opener 7-3 before edging the…

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MCC golfers finish 6th at Shelby jamboree

May 19, 2026

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. SHELBY — Mason County Central finished sixth Monday at the sixth West Michigan Conference Rivers Division boys golf jamboree held at Oceana Golf Course. The Spartans posted a team score of 210. Host Shelby won…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines set for June 12-17

May 19, 2026

MASON COUNTY – ITC will conduct aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in Michigan from May 27-June 30, weather permitting.  In Mason County, the inspections are slated for June 12-17. “The helicopters will be flying lower than usual near the transmission lines during these inspections, which is no cause for concern for area residents,” states a…

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FiveCAP will hold a free garden workshop May 27

May 19, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP Inc. will hold its annual Mason County garden workshop at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the FiveCAP Johnson Road Warehouse. The workshop, led by an MSU-trained master gardener, will offer tips on growing vegetables in small backyard gardens or containers. Participants will receive vegetable plants, including broccoli, peppers, cabbage, snow peas, cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, squash…

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North Muskegon tops Orioles 3-1 in regular-season soccer finale

May 19, 2026

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. NORTH MUSKEGON — Ludington closed out the regular season Monday with a 3-1 loss to North Muskegon in a West Michigan Conference girls soccer matchup. The Orioles finished the regular season with a 12-6-1 overall…

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Ludington boys golf team places third at home invitational

May 19, 2026

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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Ludington High School hosted its invitational Monday at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, with the Orioles battling through difficult conditions to earn a third-place finish in a competitive 15-team field. Forest Hills Central…

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Recent death: Anthony “Tony” Nelson Cole, 55, of Ludington

May 19, 2026

  Anthony “Tony” Nelson Cole, 55, 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…

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Recent death: Judith Louise Haldeman, 86, of Ludington

May 19, 2026

  Judith Louise Haldeman, 86, of Ludington, died on Friday, May 15, 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 Receive…

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