Gladys McKinney, 75, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Gladys was born on March 5, 1950, in Ferriday, Louisiana, to the late Emmanuel and Lillie (James) McKinney. She was a 1968 graduate of Sevier High School. For many years she worked at Pacific Bell Telephone Co. as a contract manager. She was a member of St. Matthews…
Verna Lee Fugere, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 77. Verna Lee battled many health issues over the course of her life. Starting at the age of 10, after nearly a year in the hospital, she defied all odds and overcame aplastic anemia. Her last health battle…
Robert “Bob” Olsen, 79 of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Lake Michigan Senior Living. He was born August 13, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of the late Edwin and Frances (Cooper) Olsen. Bob was known for his generous spirit, often painting houses for those who needed some help. A die-hard…
Employment: Coaching positions Mason County Central School District has the following coaching positions open: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach, Job ID #641 Girls Varsity Track Head Coach, Job ID #642 For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Application deadline: Jan. 27, 2026 This is a paid posting. Published until Jan. 27, 2026
MCP 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. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Orioles defeated neighbors Mason County Central 57-26 Monday, Jan. 12. “I thought we had a great defensive performance for 32 minutes tonight,” said LHS Coach Warren Stowe. “We were…
MCP 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 Onekama Monday, Jan. 12 in a close match, 31-29. “It was a win, and that’s what matters,” said MCC Coach Chris VanderHaag. “We needed one after…
MCP 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 scored a win against Muskegon Heights Academy in non-conference play Monday, Jan. 12, 70-59. It was a really physical game but we kept our cool and it…
MCP 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. MUSKEGON — Ravenna topped Ludington during bowling competition at Northway Lanes on Monday, Jan. 12. Boys: 27.5-2.5; girls: 29-1. “Both teams had a hard time on the lanes today, but we also…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Rachelle Joyce Fitch, 53, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Aug. 9, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Preliminary exam: Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). – Bonnie Joan Graham, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: July 17, 2025. Agency: State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of…
MCP 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 — The two teams from the local Area 24 Special Olympics scored high at the Custer basketball tournament Saturday, Jan. 10. The Be Brave team finished third place in division 2…
MUSKEGON — Jay Kilgo, a Muskegon real estate agent, has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination to run as a candidate for Michigan’s 32nd senate district. Kilgo serves on the Muskegon city council. “In every conversation I’ve had across this district, one thing is clear: families are working harder than ever to get ahead — but too often, the…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County will host its seventh annual State of the Community Breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Local business and community leaders are encouraged to attend the event, which will feature a regional economic development forecast, as well as updates from chamber partner organizations. Tickets are on sale now…
MCP 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. WAYLAND — The Ludington Boys Varsity Wrestling team competed Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Jody Tyner Memorial Tournament in Wayland, facing a challenging field that included state-ranked No. 2 Martin in Division…
MCP 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. STANDISH — Ludington placed 16th out of 42 teams at the Standish-Sterling High School girls invitational over the weekend. Anatasia Parks won her first match, Laela Rice placed fourth and Katy Gable…
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. 9, 2026: 5:17 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 22-year-old Custer man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop, Ordway and Eden Lake roads, Eden Township.…
MCP 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. Youth wrestlers from Team Honey Badger/Hook & Catch competed across the state on Sunday, January 11, bringing home multiple podium finishes from three separate tournaments. At Warzone Wrestling in Allendale, Jenson Givens…
Odin Elias Martinez Frost, the son of Margarita Martinez-Coleman and Michael Frost of Ludignton, was born on Friday, January 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your…
Richard Olaf Knutson, 82, of Wellston, died on Friday, December 26, 2025. A funeral with military honors will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at noon at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. There will be a private celebration of life in the spring. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home…
MCP 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. Photos by Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor CUSTER — Area 24 Special Olympics hosted its annual Custer Basketball Tournament Saturday, Jan. 10, at Mason County Eastern High School. Coaches: Please send your results…
MCP 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. HOLLAND — The Ludington Boys Swim and Dive Team had an impressive showing at the D3 Midseason Invitational Meet in Holland on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. The Orioles achieved five new state…
MCP 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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Lakeshore Badgers ended a four game winning streak Saturday, Jan. 10, during a home match against the Genesee Generals. “We came out with confidence riding a four…
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