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…
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 scored their second victory in a row Tuesday, Jan. 13, defeating Hesperia 63-24. “It was a great team win and a complete team effort tonight,” said MCC…
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 — Ludington defeated Benzie Central 88-75 on Tuesday, Jan. 13. “It was a run and gun affair at Hawley Gym on Tuesday night,” said LHS Coach Thad Shank. A 30- 7…
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 Mason County Eastern Cardinals defeated the Baldwin Panthers 53-28 Tuesday, Jan. 13, in a conference match. “We had great offensive games from Annabelle Zwagerman and Aubrey Myers set up…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026: 7:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road west of Stephens Road, Sherman Township. 7:49 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road north of Hoague Road, Grant Township. 1:56 p.m., car/deer…
Debra J. Rahn, 74 passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 in Florida after a long courageous battle with cancer. Debra was the daughter of Robert and Betty Rahn born on August 25, 1951 with her twin Diane (Steve) Juterbock in Ludington. She grew up in Scottville graduating from Mason County Central High School in 1969. She was in the…
Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Russell was born on February 8, 1938, the son of the late Lester and Millie (Vasicek) Frank. He was a 1956 graduate of Custer High School, known now as Mason County Eastern. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. On June 5, 1960, he…
Doris E. Reid, 98, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths 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 __________ Receive daily MCP…
Carol A. Chapman, 70, of Branch, died on Monday, January 12, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths 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 __________ Receive daily MCP…
Tina M. Revolt, 61, of Baldwin, died on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths 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 __________ Receive daily MCP…
Jane Marie Durfee, 71, of Scottville, died on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Her life will be celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of…
It was called “the Ship of Dreams,” but for its 2,224 passengers and crew it became the ship of nightmares. The RMS Titanic was the largest ship ever built. Some even said it was unsinkable. On the fourth night of its maiden voyage on April 14, 1912 it struck an iceberg and sank, killing 1,635 people. Pop culture has often…
LOWELL – Flipstar Gymnastics had 44 gymnasts travel to Lowell to compete in the Winter Classic Invitational this past weekend. The 44 gymnasts earned 159 top-three podium medals with 76 of them being champion titles. In addition to individual champions, Flipstar also earned the Team Champion Award at the Xcel Bronze, Xcel Silver, Xcel Platinum and Boys 4X4 levels as well…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Jan. 12, 2026: 1:24 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Benson Road south of Hansen Road, Branch Township. 9:49 a.m., (MCSO), a 28-year-old Muskegon woman turned herself in to…
NWS: The greatest snow totals will be across Mason and Oceana counties. MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties — including Mason and Oceana — are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather service beginning at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, until 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Up to 7 inches of accumulating snow is predicted with…
Mallory Elizabeth Andres, the daughter of Jessica Cordes and Phillip Andres of Manistee, was born on Saturday, January 3, 2026 Stella Peach Francisco, the daughter of Lindsay and Hayden Francsico of Free Soil, was born on Monday, January 12, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support…
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…
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