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West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — More than 50 educators, support staff, community members and organizations were honored Wednesday during the 11th Annual Make a Difference Awards hosted by the West Shore Educational Service District Special Education…
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. ONEKAMA — The Mason County Central varsity softball team dropped both games of a nonleague doubleheader to Onekama on Tuesday evening, falling 7-4 in the opener and 12-5 in the nightcap. In game one, Payton…
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. HESPERIA — A dramatic seventh-inning rally by Mason County Eastern ended in heartbreak Thursday as Hesperia answered with a walk-off two-run homer to hand the Cardinals an 11-10 softball loss in the opener of 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. CADILLAC — The Ludington varsity softball team dropped a doubleheader to Cadillac on Thursday, falling 11-3 and 12-2. In the opener, Madison VanSickle pitched a complete six innings, allowing 11 hits while striking out seven.…
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. FREMONT — The Ludington boys varsity golf team bounced back in a big way Thursday, claiming first place at the West Michigan Conference jamboree at Waters Edge Golf Course in Fremont one day after 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. TRAVERSE CITY — The Ludington High School girls varsity soccer team improved to 12-5-1 Thursday with a commanding 5-0 win over Division 3 No. 8-ranked Traverse City St. Francis. The Orioles were led offensively by…
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 junior varsity softball team dropped a doubleheader to Cadillac on Thursday at Oriole Field, falling 16-6 in the opener and 18-0 in the nightcap. “We dropped a doubleheader to Cadillac at…
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. MUSKEGON — The Mason County Central varsity boys golf team finished seventh Wednesday at the Oakridge Invitational held at Chase Hammond Golf Course. Western Michigan Christian won the team title on a cold and windy…
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 Ludington Police Department: Monday, May 11, 2026: 3:39 p.m., a 73-year-old Ludington man was arrested for disorderly conduct, 800block of West Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Wednesday, May…
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. FARWELL — The Mason County Central junior varsity softball team split a doubleheader with Farwell on Thursday, falling 11-8 in the opener before rebounding for an 11-9 win in the nightcap. In the first 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. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central honored seniors Gideon Sales, Kaden Ruiz and Toby Reed on Tuesday, but Shelby spoiled the Spartans’ senior night with a baseball doubleheader sweep. MCC committed 13 errors and struck out…
We lost our Mom, Grandma, daughter, sister, aunt and friend on Monday, May 11, 2026. Joyce Leeann Sorensen, 62, of Scottville fought a courageous battle with cancer for over three years. She was born on May 19, 1963 in Ludington, the daughter of Thomas and Audrey (Christensen) McDonald and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1981. Joyce was…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Ludington man serving a 25-year minimum prison term for first-degree criminal sexual conduct was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years to a maximum of 60 years in prison for a second conviction of first-degree CSC in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 12. Bradley Curtis Drake, who is an…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Schools Board of Education will consider administrator contract renewals and the hiring of two new teachers when it meets Friday, May 15, at 7 a.m. in the MCC High School community room. Superintendent Jeff Mount is expected to recommend renewal of two-year administrator contracts for High School Principal and District Assessment Coordinator Jeff Tuka,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was sentenced to 40 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 12. Nicholas James Gale pleaded no contest to the charge Jan. 30. His charge was amended from an original felony count…
A celebration of life for Ellen Schroeder will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 76, in Ludington. Ellen Rae (Durham) Schroeder, 70, of Ludington, died on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Read her obituary here. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing…
Barbara Lynn “Barb” Dodson, 87, of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2026. Barb was born on Sept. 27, 1938 in Free Soil to Vance and Clara Rosenow. Barb attended Scottville/Mason County Central schools, and graduated with the class of 1956. She attended West Shore Community College and obtained her certification for her LPN (licensed practical nurse.) Barb went on…
St. John’s Church Position: Part-time Music Director Overview: Seeking a passionate director to lead music ministry. Services feature a blended worship style. Responsibilities: · Direct music for one weekly Sunday morning service · Play an instrument and lead vocals for worship services. · Meet with Pastor for worship planning and occasional special services. Requirements: Musical experience with a variety of songs and ability to work and perform with…
LUDINGTON — A new indepndently-produed documentary chronicling the history of the SS Badger and the Great Lakes railroad carferry era will premiere on Saturday, May 16. “Railroad on Water: The Legend of the SS Badger,” produced by Delay In Block Productions, will debut with special screenings at 10 a.m and 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at the Ludington Area…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Election Commission will meet May 21 to review recall petition language targeting two Hamlin Township officials. According to a notice posted Tuesday by Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly, the commission will meet at 8:30 a.m. to review a recall petition against Hamlin Township Treasurer Susan Ptaszenski and at 9 a.m. to…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education has announced the schedule for the second round of interviews in its search for the district’s next superintendent. Finalists Jeff Tuka and Jason O’Dell will participate in public interviews Monday, May 18, at Mason County Central High School, 300 W. Broadway St. The public is encouraged to…
