Employment: Summer Child Care Assistants Year-round available Qualifications • Meet State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Rules to qualify as a staff member • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (we provide all training needed at no cost to staff) • Experience working with PK-elementary students is helpful. Reports To: Childcare Director Essential Functions (This job posting is not an exhaustive list of…
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. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Ravenna dominated the court against Mason County Central Thursday, Jan. 15, defeated the Spartans 58-27 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. “Tonight we let…
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. HAMILTON — Ludington split a dual meet at Hamilton High School Thursday, Jan. 15. The Orioles defeated Grand Rapids Catholic Central 109-72 and fell to Hamilton High School, 106.50-78.50. LHS senior Dylan…
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 — Traverse City Home School scored defeats against Mason County Eastern’s varsity and junior varsity teams Thursday, Jan. 15. Varsity: 53-27 MCE varsity scorers: Annabelle Zwagerman, 4 Emma Whitaker, 3…
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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Lakeshore Badgers defeated the Negaunee Miners on home ice at West Shore Community Ice Arena Thursday, January 15, The score was 2-0. The teams were evenly matched, coming…
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. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Orioles defeated the Whitehall Vikings in West Michigan Conference Lakes Division play Thursday, Jan. 15, 48-31. “This was a great team win against a good Whitehall team,” said…
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. MONTAGUE — Mason County Central took second place and Ludington took sixth Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Montague High School meet. Hart took first place in the West Michigan Conference meet. “We…
MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties — including Mason and Oceana — are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, until 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts are predicted. The heavier snow will be west of US…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old Scottville woman and a 34-year-old Ludington woman sustained injuries following a two-vehicle crash on US 10-31 west of Dennis Road Wednesday, Jan. 14, shortly before 4:18 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Both women were drivers. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
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 Pentwater Wednesday, Jan. 14, 31-16. “We got a well earned win tonight,” said MCE Coach Abe Shoup. “The team played with great energy on defense all…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after he nearly struck a patrol car at a crash scene on US 31 south of Hoague Road Wednesday, Jan. 14, shortly before 9:30 a.m., said Mason County…
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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Ludington hosted the Holton Devils on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Stix/Park Lanes. Both teams dropped their meet; girls 27-3 and the boys 20.5-9.5. “In the girls match we were…
Captain John Bonsecour Von Sprecken, 86, of Ludington, and St. Marys, Georgia, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital after a long battle with heart disease and prostate cancer. John was born December 11, 1938, in Ludington, the son of Judge Peter R. Von Sprecken and Ethyl Barber of Cheboygon. He was…
Paul William Harris was born on August 9, 1957, in Kalamazoo. He transitioned into the arms of Jesus in Grand Rapids, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the age of 68. He was born to Billie Joe Harris and Doreen Rosina Newell Harris. Paul dedicated his life to service – both to his country and to the young people he mentored throughout…
LUDINGTON — A 14-year-old boy has been suspended from school after allegedly making a written threat referring to a school shooting at Ludington High School Wednesday, Jan. 14. ‘The investigation will continue, and once completed, it will be referred to the Mason County prosecutor for criminal charges,” states a press release from the Ludington Police Department. “LPD officers have been…
With profound sadness David T. Kozicki, departed peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 75, at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Born in Michigan to the late Thaddeus and Mary (Pekich) Kozicki Sr., David exhibited a remarkable depth of character from a tender age. His thoughtful disposition, unwavering steadfastness, and an innate capacity to connect with others were…
The following are closed on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026: Schools Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Oceana Christian School Pentwater Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School, Manistee Other Ludington Senior Center Oceana County Council on Aging in Hart ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is “actively investigating a threat towards individuals” at the Ludington High School. “On Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Ludington Police Department was notified by Ludington High School administration of a threat directed toward Ludington High School,” states a press release issued by LPD. “The threat was assessed as serious in…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old man was sentenced to two concurrent prison terms of 18 months to 30 years in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 13, for two felony convictions of first-degree retail fraud. John Alex Humphrey II received credit for 175 days served in jail. He was ordered to pay a total of…
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. HESPERIA — Mason County Central split dual matches Wednesday, Jan. 14, losing against Hesperia 51-30 and defeating Orchard View 39-36. “Hesperia had a few guys back and we had a few guys…
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 — The Mason County Eastern Cardinals defeated the Pentwater Falcons 51-38 in West Michigan D Conference play Wednesday, Jan. 14. “It’s nice to see that we’re executing down the stretch in…
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