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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Recent death: Cindy Lou Fris, 68, of Muskegon

December 11, 2025

Cindy Lou Fris, 68, of Muskegon, died on Wednesday, December 10, 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…

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Capt. John Stewart was first skipper of the Ludington fleet 150 years ago

December 10, 2025

Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. The Captains of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Dec. 1, 1874, the Flint & Pere Marquette Railway reached Ludington. The intent…

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MCC esports team makes state Final Four

December 10, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. EAST LANSING — The Mason County Central esports team, the Omega Spartans Mario Kart team, advanced to the Final Four in state championships held last weekend at Michigan State University.  The team lost to eventual state runner up, No. 1-ranked Novi. “The Novi…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Manistee tops Central

December 10, 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 — The Mason County Central Spartans put up a tough fight but fell behind in the fourth quarter of their season opener Tuesday, Dec. 9, losing to the Manistee Mariners 48-41. “We lost…

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Obituary: Amy Katherine Stewart, 59, of Ludington

December 10, 2025

Amy Katherine Stewart, 59, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, after a 15-year battle with cancer. The daughter of Larry and Monica Stewart, born on April 14, 1966, Amy was a beloved mother to Kyle Lichte (Emily VanderJagt), Spencer Williams (Megan Long) and Katherine Williams. We can’t forget her furry companion, Lucky. A grandmother to Axton…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

December 10, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP/OCP for Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central School District, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern School District Pentwater Public Schools…

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Recent births, published Dec. 10, 2025

December 10, 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.  Violet Skye Lentz, the daughter of Aveena Toles and Nash Lentz of Pentwater, was born on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Hope Marie McCallum, the daughter of Stacy and Luke McCallum of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.…

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Employment: Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

December 10, 2025

Employment: Varsity Girls Soccer Coach This is a paid posting. Published until Dec. 23, 2025

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Hart defeats MCC

December 9, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, and Baker Ford Ludington.  HART — The Hart Pirates defeated the Mason County Central Spartans 59-41 Tuesday, Dec. 9. “First off, credit to them,” said MCC Coach Chris VanderHaag. “The first half was not pretty for us. They really put us…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: TC West tops LHS

December 9, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, and Baker Ford Ludington.  TRAVERSE CITY — The Ludington Orioles were defeated by the Traverse City West Titans in their opening game Tuesday evening, Dec. 9. The Orioles lost to the Titans 39-29. “We played hard but from opening tip too…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Orioles defeat Manistee

December 9, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, and Baker Ford Ludington.  MANISTEE — The Ludington Orioles defeated the Manistee Mariners 71-50 Tuesday, Dec. 9. “The Orioles knocked down 12 3 pointers (6 from Taj Williams) the perimeter shooting was the key to the victory,” said LHS Coach Thad…

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