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Baker Ford of Ludington open for business following fire

January 6, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — While repairs are still underway following an early December fire, Baker Ford of Ludington is back open. On Dec. 2 a furnace caught fire at the dealership, 3045 W. US 10-31. While nobody was hurt and personnel from Scottville Fire Department were able to quickly extinguish the fire, which was limited to the…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: West Michigan Christian defeats MCC

January 6, 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. SCOTTVILLE — West Michigan Christian defeated Mason County Central Tuesday night, Jan. 6, 52-38. “It was a…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: LHS over TC St. Francis

January 6, 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 — Ludington defeated Traverse City St. Francis Tuesday, Jan. 6, 70-54, keeping their winning streak going.…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Orioles defeat Orchard View

January 6, 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. MUSKEGON —…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Weak second half costs Spartans loss to Shelby

January 6, 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. SHELBY —…

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Police news, published Jan. 6, 2026

January 6, 2026

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. 5, 2026:…

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Varsity Bowling: LHS teams lose to Ravenna

January 6, 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. MUSKEGON —…

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Recent births, published Jan. 6, 2026: First baby of the New Year

January 6, 2026

Collin Bradley Cox, the son of Erin and Christopher Cox of Scottville, was born on Friday, January 2, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2026…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026

January 6, 2026

The following are closed on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026: Schools Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Flipstar Gymnastics Fountain Child Development Center Ludington Area…

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Obituary: Joyce Ellen Stong, 81, of Ludington

January 6, 2026

Joyce Ellen Stong, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Joyce, affectionally known as Moma, was born on September 28, 1944, the daughter of the late, Milo…

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Obituary: Otto Heimann, 70, of Hart and Ludington

January 6, 2026

Otto Kurt Heimann, affectionately known as Kurt and nicknamed “Buster,” passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his farm. Kurt was the son of Otto and Laverne Heimann.…

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Recent death: Kay Beth Dwyer, 73, of Ludington

January 6, 2026

Kay Beth Dwyer, 73, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  She was born June 22, 1952, in Ludington, the daughter…

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Deputies seize over 12 grams of cocaine during traffic stop

January 5, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies seized over 12 grams of suspected cocaine, along with methamphetamine, during a traffic stop on US 10-31 near Gordon Road Friday, Jan. 2,…

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Suspected cocaine found on woman arrested in 911 center parking lot 

January 5, 2026

WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — A 47-year-old Thompsonville, Mich. woman was arrested after Mason County deputies assisted Oceana County deputies on a reported  suspicious vehicle that had pulled into the…

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Competitive cheer: MCC teams participate in Comstock Park invite

January 5, 2026

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  COMSTOCK PARK — Mason…

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Freezing rain forecast prompts winter weather advisory

January 5, 2026

MASON COUNTY — Several northern Michigan counties, including Mason County, are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service beginning at 11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, through…

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Weekend police news, published Jan. 5, 2026

January 5, 2026

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 over weekend: Friday, Jan. 2,…

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Obituary: Alan David Janowiak, 77, of Free Soil

January 5, 2026

Alan David Janowiak, 77, of Free Soil, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1948 in Manistee and was the son of the late Alvin…

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Obituary: James Carl Kulk, 75, of Ludington

January 5, 2026

James “Jim” Carl Kuk, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at the age of 75. His love of adventure and travel led him to explorations around the…

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Employment: Utility Maintenance Operator II

January 5, 2026

Employment: Utility Maintenance Operator II The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a Utility Maintenance Operator II Position. Requires a CDL License (Class A with a tanker endorsement) and…

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Employment: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

January 5, 2026

The City of Ludington is accepting applications for an Operator III position at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Residency requirement: must live within 20 miles of City boundaries within six months…

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