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MCP Sports: Flipstar teams successful at local meet

November 25, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Flipstar Gymnastics had amazing success at the Flip Flop for Fall Invitational. Flipstar hosted teams at its gym, 5909 W. US 10, from around the state with 75 Flipstar Team gymnasts compete, a record number. Of the 75, 70 of the gymnasts competed in the competitive sessions and earned 224 Top-3 podium medals with 99 of…

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MCC eSports team advances to state championships; Woods named to all-state team

November 25, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — In a back and forth match that had several lead changes, The Mason County Central Mario Kart eSports team beat No. 5 Jenison to advance to…

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911 hang-up call leads to arrest, possible meth charge

November 25, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Manistee woman was arrested on an outstanding Manistee County criminal bench warrant following an investigation into a 911 hang-up call Monday, Nov. 24,…

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Winter storm warning issued

November 25, 2025

MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning for Mason, Oceana, Newaygo and Mecosta counties beginning Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 7 a.m.…

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MSP seeks public’s help identifying hit-and-run driver

November 24, 2025

The driver was towing a plow that became dislodged and hit a passing motorist, causing injury AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police, Hart post is seeking the public’s help…

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Appeals court upholds woman’s embezzlement conviction

November 24, 2025

LANSING – The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Jessica Englebrecht, 38, formerly of Scottville, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in a press release. Englebrecht was appointed…

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Crash victims were community leaders in Ludington, Idlewild

November 24, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP — An early November snowstorm took the lives of a couple who were community leaders in Ludington and Idlewild. Lake effect snow struck western Mason County on Monday,…

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Hamlin Township audit shows multiple accounting errors

November 24, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A recent audit of Hamlin Township’s financial accounting practices shows many discrepancies. The audit found several instances in which transactions were not recorded…

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Ludington native graduates from MSP trooper recruit school 

November 24, 2025

LANSING — Jamie Harmon of Ludington is among 50 new Michigan State Police troopers to graduate from Trooper Recruit School last week. Harmon has been assigned to the Sixth District’s…

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MCP Sports: Hook & Catch Wrestling’s Maidens stands out in competition

November 24, 2025

PAW PAW — The Hook & Catch Wrestling/Jiu-Jitsu Club of Ludington competed in three separate events during the Thug Trials at the Performance Fieldhouse Saturday, Nov. 22. Both youth and…

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Miss Sawyer’s Kids with a Cause stocking project begins

November 24, 2025

LUDINGTON —  Miss Sawyer’s Kids with A Cause has officially launched its annual Christmas Stocking Project. The youth-led nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to supporting veterans and active duty military…

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Scottville men arrested following unfounded call of shots fired in home

November 24, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — A 32-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies…

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Grace Funeral Home to host blood drive

November 24, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP — An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3060 W. US 10-31, on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m.…

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Obituary: Chief Lysle Palmer Hansberger Jr, 79, of Ludington

November 24, 2025

Lysle Palmer Hansberger Jr, 79, of Ludington, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Ludington Woods Retirement Living. Lysle was born on April 7, 1946, to Lysle Palmer Hansberger…

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Obituary: Joe Lindsey Sr., 87, and Fredna Lindsey, 88, of Idlewild

November 24, 2025

Fredna Orie (Armstrong) Lindsey, March 12, 1937 – November 10, 2025.  Joe Lindsey Sr., June 20, 1938 – November 13, 2025 Joe and Fredna Lindsey of Idlewild, were born in…

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Obituary: John Joseph Gancarz, 78, of Free Soil

November 24, 2025

John Joseph Gancarz, 78, of Free Soil, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born on June 17, 1947, in Muskegon, he was the son of the late Joseph and…

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Recent death: Francis C. Miller, 90, of Pentwater

November 24, 2025

Francis C. Miller, 90, of Pentwater, died on Monday, November 24, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…

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Recent death: Rev. Ronald Weber, 78 ,of Dixon, Ill.

November 24, 2025

Rev. Ronald Weber, 78 ,of Dixon, Ill., died on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…

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With your help, we can keep local news alive

November 23, 2025

Dear MCP/OCP reader, As we near what has become known as Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 29, please keep in mind that Mason County Press/Oceana County Press is also a…

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ATB Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 makes home visit

November 21, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON – The ATB Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 returned…

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The great washout of 1934 still visible today

November 21, 2025

Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port…

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