Daniel “Dan” Michael Meyers, 65, of Grand Haven, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2025, surrounded by the music, laughter, and love that defined his remarkable life. A devoted husband, father, son, brother, educator, and musician, Dan’s life was outlined by service, heart, and harmony. Born on September 14, 1960, in Manistee, to…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society is giving out a free membership as a thank you for shopping during the Downtown Ludington Holiday Shopping Night on Thursday, Dec. 18. Shoppers who spend an accumulated minimum of $25 at any participating downtown retailer and also a minimum of $25 the Mason County Historical Society’s Mason County Emporium, will receive a…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. LOWELL — Flipstar Gymnastics of Ludington had 21 gymnasts travel to Lowell for the Holiday Handsprings Invitational last weekend. “It was another great meet for Flipstar,” said Coach Aimee Goff. The 21 gymnasts earned 87…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. MCBAIN — Mason County Eastern’s junior varsity and varsity teams experienced tough losses Monday, Dec. 15, against McBain Northern Michigan Christian. The Cardinals varsity team lost 73-47 while the JV was defeated 53-6. “I’ve…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington boys and girls bowling teams were defeated by the Oakridge Eagles Monday, Dec. 15 in their home opener. The boys lost 28-2 while the girls were defeated 17-13. Orioles…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies recovered 3 ounces of methamphetamine, and a Muskegon couple were arrested on multiple drug charges — including attempting to smuggle contraband into the jail — during a traffic stop Monday, Dec. 15, shortly before 8:30 p.m.…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. Hook & Catch Wrestling + Jiu Jitsu Club athletes had successes at events last weekend. Connor Murphy put on a strong showing Saturday, Dec. 13, Grappling Industries, MSA Fieldhouse, Grand Rapids, securing two second…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The names of the two Grand Haven men who died in a snowmobile accident on Round Lake Sunday, Dec. 14, have been released: Daniel Meyers, 65, and Jason Aemmer, 49. Dan Meyers, who was originally from Manistee, was the music director at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ludington. He was former professor of…
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 over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025: 3:05 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 17-year-old Ludington boy was arrested for breaking and entering of a vehicle, 900 block of North Emily Street, City of Ludington. A…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, 10:14 a.m. — The traffic light at US 10 and Jebavy Drive is down. Motorists should use caution through the intersection and are reminded that the when a traffic light is down that the intersection should be treated as a four-way stop. Pere Marquette Fire Department has been dispatched to the scene. ____________ Please Support Local News…
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Employment: HomeBound Special Education Teacher Part-Time, 2 hours per week West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Part-Time HomeBound Special Education Teacher. Minimum of 60 college credit hours 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…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Two Grand Haven snowmobilers presumably drowned on Round Lake after their bodies were recovered Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14. Lake County Sheriff’s Office had initially taken the call after being notified that the two were missing and had reportedly by family members to have been on snowmobile trails in Lake County, according to Mason…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief UPDATE: SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel are at the Sheridan Township Park where they are in the process of recovering the bodies of two snowmobilers. The search for the snowmobilers appearently began in Lake County early Sunday morning. The Mason County Dive Team is on scene along with boats from Ludington Fire Department and Free Soil/Meade…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. MT. PLEASANT — The Lakeshore Badgers increased their season record to 6-6 following a victory of the Mid-Michigan Raptors Friday, Dec. 12. The Badgers won 4-1. ” After our games last weekend against Jenison and…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. HART — Mason County Central saw some individual victories during the Mark Bosse Invitational Saturday, Dec. 13, at Hart High School. Junior Raelyn Wilson (4-0), 135 pounds, finished with an undefeated record in the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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