MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. SCOTTVILLE — The Hart Pirates defeated Mason County Central Tuesday, Jan. 20, 45-32 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. Hart led the game in the first three quarters but the Spartans…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern defeated Traverse City Home School Tuesday, Jan. 20, at home, 58-39. “We started off slow,” said MCE Coach Austin Boundy. “Not rebounding well, not defending the paint…
MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Mason County, are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21. Total snow accumulation of 2-6 inches is predicted. “Plan on slippery road conditions,” states NWS. “The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute.” ____________________ Please Support Local News…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Jan. 19, 2026: 6:15 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Hansen Road near LaSalle Road, Amber Township. 9:18 a.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Reek Road north of Millerton Road, Sherman Township. 10:32…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In December, Mason County Press launched a Great Lakes History Log series entitled Masters of the PM Steamers. This series features the stories of the captains of the Ludington-based railroad maritime fleet, which included the carferries and their predecessors, the break-bulk “black boats.” This series is being presented on MCP in a chronological sequence, beginning in…
The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026: Schools: Covenant Christian School, Ludington Fountain Child Development Center Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School,…
Winter Wonderland Party The Mason County District Library is holding a Winter Wonderland party for children at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. Both branches will have scavenger hunts, games, snacks, and a fun time. Bring your family and enjoy some time playing games together. Lunch and “Lord of the Rings” for teens Teens are invited to enjoy lunch and…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. BRETHREN — The OJ DeJonge Middle School (Ludington) competitive cheer team earned third place Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Brethren invitational. It was the team’s first trophy. We welcome submitted photographs. Deadline…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. WHITEHALL — Athletes from Hook and Catch Wrestling Club of Ludington competed at the MYWAY Whitehall Open, held at the Viking Athletic Center in Whitehall, and recorded strong results in youth grappling competition.…
Virginia “Ginny” Laman, 87, of Ludington, died on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was born on Sept. 15, 1938 in Kalamazoo, the third daughter of Donald and Thelma Soerheide. As a child she grew up in Spring Lake and graduated from Grand Haven High School because at that time there was no high school in Spring Lake. She was married…
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, Jan. 16, 2026: 8:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Millerton Road east of Benson Road, Sheridan Township. 6:30 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road west…
Richard J. Moreschini passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 22, 1932, the son of Julius and Margaret Moreschini, a proud Italian family, and grew up in Ramsay, located in the far western corner of the Upper Peninsula alongside his younger sister Lucille Gedda,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave., has recently hired Courtney Patterson as its general manager. Locally, Patterson has worked at Chef John’s European Cafe and, for six years, bar manager at Table 14. “Courtney is a dynamic hospitality and retail leader with over a decade of experience driving team success and exceptional…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the lineup of the 2026 Rhythm & Dunes community concerts. Mark Blomsteel & the Motor City Drive will perform on Saturday, July 25 and Jedi Mind Trip will perform on Saturday, Aug. 1. Both free concerts will be held at Waterfront Park. Mark Blomsteel & the Motor City Drive features a blend of…
The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026: Schools: Hart Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools West Shore Community College Note: Ludington Area School District is closed for a scheduled staff professional development day. All LASD athletic…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. BRETHREN — Ludington took second place at the Brethren High School meet Saturday, Jan. 17. Orioles Coach Karen Mazur said the team set new program records in rounds 1 and 3 and…
MASON COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana counties, beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. “Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected,” states NWS. “Near blizzard conditions are possible.” Total snow accumulation between 5 and 8 inches…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Grounding the PM 19 On Feb. 6, 1904, the Pere Marquette 19, which had been in service for just over two months, went aground on Fox Point, Wis., while approaching Milwaukee in the…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – David Alan Hawley, 70, pleaded guilty Nov. 4 to accosting children for immoral purposes and was sentenced Jan. 13 to two days in jail with credit for two days served; five years probation; and $658 in fines and costs. Charges of child sexually abusive activity…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central defeated the Glen Lake Lakers 54-50 Saturday, Jan. 17. “This was one heck of a Saturday basketball game,” said MCC Coach Brent Lyon. “It was back and…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. CADILLAC — Ludington lost in overtime to the Sault Ste. Marie Blue Devils Saturday in non-conference play “It was a fun afternoon of basketball in Cadillac versus a very talented and…
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