Varsity Boys Basketball: Orioles top Fremont in overtime

December 13, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  FREMONT — The Ludington Orioles topped the Fremont Packers Friday, Dec. 12, 73-67 in overtime. Ludington rallied from a 6 point deficit early in the fourth quarter to tie the game in regulation and…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: North Muskegon defeats Central

December 13, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  NORTH MUSKEGON — The Norsemen of North Muskegon defeated the Mason County Central Spartans 67-47 Friday, Dec. 12 during West Michigan Conference Rivers Division action.  “We started with good energy and finished strong, outscoring…

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JV Boys Basketball: Eastern loses to BR Crossroads

December 13, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  CUSTER — Mason County Eastern’s junior varsity came up short against Big Rapids Crossroads Friday, Dec. 12, 30-25. “We fell into a hole early on and couldn’t quite climb out of it,” said Cardinal…

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Winter weather advisory issued

December 13, 2025

Mason and Oceana counties, along with several west Michigan counties, are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service from 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. “While snowfall amounts will not be significant — 1 to 3 inches in most areas, the snow when combined with very cold temperatures will result in…

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Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program competion is Dec. 21

December 12, 2025

LUDINGTON — The public is invited to attend the 2026 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant taking place on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The show will begin at 4 p.m., doors will open at 3:30 pm. Five candidates from Mason and Oceana counties will be taking the stage to compete in talent, private interview, on-stage interview, lifestyle…

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Shelby State Bank launches child care program

December 12, 2025

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank is participating in the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Program, a statewide initiative designed to make high-quality childcare more affordable for working families to serve employees in Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana counties. In partnership with Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, a designated regional facilitator hub, the bank will now offer eligible employees a groundbreaking benefit…

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MCC Band Boosters Christmas Expo is Saturday

December 12, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Band Boosters will host its annual Christmas Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Mason County Central High School. The fundraising event will feature vendors selling a variety of holiday gifts. All proceeds benefit the MCC band program.   ______________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP…

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Recent births, published Dec. 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Bo Dawson, the son of Danielle and Bart Dawson of Scottville, was born on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births   __________________________________ Please…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Dec. 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Kenneth John Miller, 49, pleaded guilty Aug. 19 to possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy and was sentenced Dec. 9 to 23 months to 20 years in prison and $198 in fines and costs. His prison term will be served consecutively to any parole violation sanctions he receives,…

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Recent death: Beverly Fleetwood, 84, of Ludington

December 12, 2025

Beverly Fleetwood, 84, of Ludington died on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.   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 MCP and…

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Employment: Student Success Specialist

December 12, 2025

Employment: Student Success Specialist Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist for the 2025-2026 school year. For details and to apply visit www.mccschools.org. Job #591. Application deadline: Jan. 5, 2026 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until Jan. 5, 2026. 

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Girls Varsity Basketball: MCC tops North Muskegon for first win of season

December 11, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central defeated North Muskegon Thursday, Dec. 11, 34-33. The win was the Spartans first of the season following a loss to Manistee Tuesday. The win didn’t come easy, however. “We…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Fremont defeats LHS

December 11, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  LUDINGTON — The Fremont Packers bested the Ludington Orioles Thursday, Dec. 11 during a home game at Hawley Gymnasium, 48-36. “We had a great start 11-0, but Fremont battled back and really controlled the…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: MCE defeats Walkerville in season opener

December 11, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  WALKERVILLE — Mason County Eastern defeated Walkerville 43-22 during the Cardinals’ season opener Thursday, Dec. 11. “The girls played a strong first quarter and created a lot of turnovers off their press which lead…

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Drug dealer sent to prison

December 11, 2025

Prosecutor Beth Hand: “The amount of fentanyl possessed by Monroe is the most I have seen in my time here in Mason County.” By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old man was sentenced to three concurrent prison terms in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 9, for dealing methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine. Matthew Steven Monroe was sentenced…

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Club Wrestling: Hook & Catch scores high at weekend events

December 11, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  Members of the Hook & Catch Wrestling Club of Ludington participated in events last weekend including the MSOA Baddest Belt jiujitsu competition in Clare on Friday, Dec. 5 and the MyWay youth wrestling event…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Eastern falls to Bear Lake

December 11, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  CUSTER — Mason County Eastern lost to Bear Lake Wednesday 62-48. “We played a great game, except for the third quarter, which is a reoccurring issue,” said Cardinal Coach Austin Boundy. MCE led at…

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Obituary: George ‘Larry’ Martin Jr., 76, of Ludington

December 11, 2025

George Lawrence “Larry” Martin Jr., 76, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Born on April 22, 1949, in Ludington, he was the cherished son of the late Archie and Freada Ladere. Larry graduated from Ludington High School and went on to become the respected owner and operator of Creative Canvas, a business well-known in the community for…

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Sheriff’s report, published Dec. 11, 2025

December 11, 2025

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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025: 8:24 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Amber Road, Amber Township. 11:27 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road west of Layton Road, Hamlin…

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Library to host teen hot cocoa bar and stocking decorating

December 11, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District and Staircase Youth Services will host a hot cocoa bar and stocking decorating for teens on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The event will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Rotary Room of the Ludington library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The event is free and intended for kids in grades six through 12.…

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LPD news, published Dec. 11, 2025

December 11, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025: 1:39 p.m., a 75-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation, 700 block of Diana Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 8:09 p.m., a…

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