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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 12, 2026

January 12, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Rachelle Joyce Fitch, 53, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Aug. 9, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Preliminary exam: Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). – Bonnie Joan Graham, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: July 17, 2025. Agency: State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of…

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Special Olympics: Local teams place in Custer tourney

January 12, 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. CUSTER — The two teams from the local Area 24 Special Olympics scored high at the Custer…

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Muskegon resident seeks Democratic nomination for state senate

January 12, 2026

MUSKEGON — Jay Kilgo, a Muskegon real estate agent, has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination to run as a candidate for Michigan’s 32nd senate district. Kilgo serves on the Muskegon city council. “In every conversation I’ve had across this district, one thing is…

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State of the Community Breakfast scheduled for Feb. 11

January 12, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County will host its seventh annual State of the Community Breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Local business…

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Varsity Boys Wrestling: Orioles compete at Wayland invitational

January 12, 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. WAYLAND —…

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Girls Varsity Wrestling: Orioles compete at Standish-Sterling invite

January 12, 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. STANDISH —…

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Weekend police news, published Jan. 12, 2026

January 12, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Jan.…

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Youth Club Wrestling: Team Honey Badger/Hook & Catch compete across state

January 12, 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. Youth wrestlers…

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Recent births, published Jan. 12, 2026

January 12, 2026

Odin Elias Martinez Frost, the son of Margarita Martinez-Coleman and Michael Frost of Ludignton, was born on Friday, January 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List…

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Recent death: Richard Olaf Knutson, 82, of Wellston

January 12, 2026

Richard Olaf Knutson, 82, of Wellston, died on Friday, December 26, 2025. A funeral with military honors will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at noon at Grace Funeral…

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SPORTS PHOTO FEATURE: Area 24 Special Olympics Custer tourney

January 11, 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. Photos by…

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Boys Varsity Swimming: Oriole swimmers break personal records, achieve state qualifying times

January 11, 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. HOLLAND —…

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Co-op Varsity Hockey: Genesee ends Badgers winning streak

January 11, 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.   VICTORY…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Orioles defeat GR Covenant Christian

January 11, 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. GRAND RAPIDS…

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Boys Varsity Wrestling: Spartans finish 4th in Pine River invite

January 11, 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. PINE RIVER…

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Co-op Varsity Hockey: Badgers score another win, defeating New Boston

January 10, 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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: LHS defeats Montague

January 10, 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. MONTAGUE —…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Marion defeats MCE

January 10, 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. CUSTER —…

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Ludington man survived worst Great Lakes maritime disaster, on the SS Eastland

January 9, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Call it a miracle, good luck, or skill.…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 9, 2026

MASON COUNTY — A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of central and west central Michigan, including Mason and Oceana counties, beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10,…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Grand Haven tops Ludington

January 9, 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 —…

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