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Former LASD superintendent to receive severance of over $425,000

December 29, 2025

  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Former Ludington Area School District superintendent Kyle Corlett, who resigned earlier this month, will be paid a severance of $425,327.08. He will be paid in two installments, the first during the first regular payroll in January 2026 and the second during the first regular payroll in January 2027. Corlett resigned effective Dec. 7…

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VIDEO: Ludington bomb cyclone

December 29, 2025

Video and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The bomb cyclone hitting Michigan Monday, Dec. 29, put on a show at the Ludington shoreline. The storm brought 17 foot waves, 28 mph northwesterly winds, gusting to 45 mph, causing waves to easily crash over…

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Closings and cancellations for Monday, Dec. 29, 2025

December 29, 2025

The following are closed on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025: Caritas Food Pantry, Custer Hesperia Community Library The Ladder Community Center, Shelby Ludington Area Senior Center Mason County Meals on Wheels Oceana County Council on Aging in Hart Pere Marquette Township offices Sandcastles Children’s Museum, Ludington…

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WSCC offering free fitness classes

December 29, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is inviting members of the community to…

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Ludington PD news, published Dec. 29, 2025

December 29, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Saturday, Dec. 27,…

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Girls Varsity Wrestling: 3 Spartan wrestlers place at Montague tourney

December 29, 2025

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

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Club Wrestling: Hook & Catch team places high at Coopersville Open

December 29, 2025

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

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Recent death: Patricia M. Holecheck, 81, of Branch

December 29, 2025

Patricia M. Holecheck, 81, of Branch, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…

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Recent death: Christine M. Warne, 81, of Ludington

December 29, 2025

Christine M. Warne, 81, of Ludington, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…

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Recent death: James E. Smalley, 82, of Ludington

December 29, 2025

James E. Smalley, 82, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…

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Winter storm warning issued

December 28, 2025

MASON COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday,…

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Winter storm watch issued for late Sunday night through Monday evening

December 27, 2025

‘Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.’ MASON COUNTY — A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west…

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1913 newspaper tells of new Hamlin dam, growth of the automobile, Mason County’s salt industry

December 26, 2025

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief When researching history it’s easy to go down a…

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Police news, published Dec. 26, 2025

December 26, 2025

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: Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 –…

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Recent death: Charles Frederick Hayes, 90, of Ludington

December 26, 2025

Charles Frederick Hayes, 90, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…

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Recent death: Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch

December 26, 2025

Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch, died on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…

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VIDEO: Merry Christmas from MCP

December 24, 2025

Merry Christmas from the staff of Mason County Press. Video: Sunset over Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. This Christmas video presented by Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located…

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Wilson Road construction scheduled

December 24, 2025

CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Wilson Road between Reek Road and Indian Trail Road will be closed to all traffice between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec.…

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Police news, published Dec. 24, 2025

December 24, 2025

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, Dec. 22, 2025 5:59…

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Obituary: Phillip Gordon Zacharda, 66, of Ludington

December 24, 2025

Philip Gorden Zacharda, 66, of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Born May 7, 1959, in Ludington, Phil was the son of…

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Recent death: James “Jim” Leroy Gable, 77, of Ludington

December 24, 2025

James “Jim” Leroy Gable, 77, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…

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