Employment: Varsity Girls Soccer Coach This is a paid posting. Published until Dec. 23, 2025
Employment: Varsity Girls Soccer Coach This is a paid posting. Published until Dec. 23, 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…
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…
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…
Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central bands will host a Sounds of the Season concert on Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium at MCC High School. Admission to the concert is free. The concert will feature the high school and…
Ingrid Fournier has been appointed to serve on the Mason County Promise Board. Fournier was appointed by Michigan Senator Winnie Brinks (D), senate majority leader. She will complete the term vacated by Vic Burwell. Fournier is the branch manager of the Mason County District Library Scottville Branch. She is a graduate of University of Michigan and has a background in…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students earned a place on the first trimester 2025-2026 Honor Roll: Sixth Grade: Avery Anes Milo Beemer Isaac Briggs Garrison Cooper Lincoln Edmondson Damien Harris Evelyn Huggard Kendall Hulburt Chevy Jabrocki Jacob Jacobsen Isabella…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, and Baker Ford Ludington. WHITE CLOUD — The White Cloud Indians defeated the Mason County Eastern Cardinals Monday, Dec. 9, 59-48. “We’re heading in the right direction,” said MCE Coach Austin Boundy. “We’ve had two close and very winnable games in…
Mason and Oceana counties are under two winter weather advisories issued by the National Weather Service until 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Both counties are included in an advisory that remains in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9. A second advisory begins at 10 p.m. Tuesday and continues until 4 p.m. Wednesday. For the first advisory, expect mixed precipitation;…
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. Spencer Allyn Baranek, the son of Marcia Melchert and Jacob Baranek of Manistee, was born on Friday, December 5, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
Public Notice: Mason County Road Commission The Board of Mason County Road Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the Custer Township Hall, 1950 E. US Hwy 10, Custer, Michigan for review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. A copy of the proposed budget is available for examination at the…
Employment: Classroom Support Specialist This is a paid posting. Published until Dec. 24, 2025
Employment: RTI Interventionist, Shelby Elementary School This is a paid posting. Published until Dec. 15, 2025
Employment: Middle School Interventionalist Instructional Assistant This is a paid posting. Published until Dec. 17, 2025
Maria Teresa Balderas, 76, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, in Grand Rapids. Born on February 10, 1949, in San Manuel, Texas, Maria grew up enveloped in the warmth of a close-knit family which deeply influenced her own values as a family-oriented, loving, and independent woman. Maria is survived by her devoted husband, Francisco “Paco” Balderas, and her children…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A drone helped pinpoint the location of a suspect who fled from Mason County sheriff’s deputies, leading to his arrest, in the 3500 block of West Fisher Road Sunday, Dec. 7, around 10 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 52-year-old Ludington man was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding police and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police.…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, and Baker Ford Ludington. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Wolves 12U Hockey Team has skated their way to the top, earning the title of Fenstermacher’s Cup Tournament Champions after a weekend of strong, high-intensity competition at the West Shore Community…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity over the weekend in Mason County: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025: 6:42 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Stephens Road, Custer Township. 7:16 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Wolves youth hockey league is holding a charity hockey game on Sunday, Dec. 21 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the West Shore Community Ice Arena located on the campus of West Shore Community College. The free event will include local talents, former hot shots, and seasoned beer-league champs. The fundraiser will also include…
Jerome Raymond Miller, 85, of Custer passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025 with his family by his side. Jerome was born on August 22, 1940 in Ludington, the son of Raymond and Pauline (Zukas) Stakenas. Tragically his father Raymond died when Jerome was 1 year old and his mother married Daniel Miller – who became the father who would shape…
MASON COUNTY — Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9. Total snow accumulation between 3 and 6 inches is expected. “Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to blowing and drifting snow this evening…
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