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…
Employment: Migrant Program Rectruiter, Family Advocate This is a paid posting. Published until Dec. 30, 2025
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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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