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Ludington building contractor charged with fraud

February 5, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 53-year-old man faces four felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court in connection to alleged building contractor fraud. Scot Eric Latimer, owner of Pere Marquette Builders, LLC, 913 S. Washington Ave., is charged with the following offenses in two criminal cases: fraudulent use of a building contract; false sworn statement by a contractor $20,000 or more;…

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Winter weather advisory in effect through Friday afternoon

February 5, 2026

A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for several west and central Michigan counties — including Mason and Oceana counties — is in effect until 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Expect mixed precipitation with total snow accumulation of 2-4 inches and ice…

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HS Girls Basketball: MCE varsity defeats Walkerville; Wildcats JVs beat Cardinals

February 5, 2026

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. Varsity CUSTER — The Cardinals defeated the Wildcats 50-34 Wednesday night. While the two teams are part…

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Police news, published Feb. 5, 2026

February 5, 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 Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026: 5:24…

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Recent death: Ellen Rae (Durham) Schroeder, 70, of Ludington

February 5, 2026

Ellen Rae (Durham) Schroeder, 70, of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Recent births, published Feb. 5, 2026

February 5, 2026

Malcolm Matthew Oboyski, the son of Miranda Browne and Matthew Oboyski of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Scottie Marie Jackoviak, the daughter of Hayley and John Jackoviak of Custer,…

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Varsity Wrestling: Central defeats North Muskegon

February 4, 2026

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. NORTH MUSKEGON…

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MCC implements districtwide computer science instruction

February 4, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools has launched its first-ever, districtwide computer science…

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We need your help

February 4, 2026

Folks, we really need your help. Before I continue, I want to thank those who have accepted our request and are now subscribing to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing. We are…

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Police news, published Feb. 4, 2026

February 4, 2026

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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Feb. 2,…

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Varsity Boys Basketball — MCC tops Orchard View

February 4, 2026

MUSKEGON — Mason County Central was victorious over the Orchard View Cardinals Tuesday night, winning 54-38. “It was a tight first half of basketball, with us leading 22–19 at the…

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Obituary: Warren Billings, 79, of Ludington

February 4, 2026

Warren Billings, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Warren, lovingly known as Zeb, was born on November 2, 1945, to the late VeLoid and Lucille (Brickley)…

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Recent death: Lee Harold Boulton, 73, of Ludington

February 4, 2026

Lee Harold Boulton, 73, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…

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Employment: Varsity Assistant Boys Track Coach

February 4, 2026

Employment: Varsity Assistant Boys Track Coach Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Boys Assistant Varsity Track Coach for the 2025/2026 school year. For details and to…

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Employment: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach

February 4, 2026

Employment: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach Mason County Central School District is hiring a Junior Varsity Baseball Coach for the 2025/2026 school year. Prior baseball playing experience required. Prior baseball coaching…

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Recent death: Rev. B. Douglas Niemi, 86, of Ludington

February 4, 2026

Rev. B. Douglas Niemi, 86, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Employment: Care Team Position, Animal Hospital of Ludington

February 4, 2026

Care Team Position Openings at the Animal Hospital of Ludington Do you enjoy people and animals? Are you upbeat and positive? Do your friends refer to you as smiley and…

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Employment: Professional Lab Technician, part-time

February 4, 2026

Employment: Professional Lab Technician, part-time West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to provide individualized instruction to Mechanical Systems students in an open-entry/open-exit learning environment. You will work directly…

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Employment: Head Varsity Football Coach

February 4, 2026

  Employment: Head Varsity Football Coach This is a paid posting. Published until Feb. 18, 2026

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Tigers crush Spartans in conference play

February 3, 2026

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. SCOTTVILLE —…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Orioles dominate ‘scrappy’ Orchard View

February 3, 2026

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 —…

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