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5 departments respond to Custer Twp. barn fire

February 11, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Five fire departments responded to a barn fire Wednesday morning at 1585 S. Tuttle Rd. Initially, Custer Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department, and Riverton Fire Department were dispatched at 10:41 a.m. Upon arrival, the first unit reported the barn was engulfed in flames. Additional tanker tender trucks were then requested from Branch Fire…

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LASD board to interview superintendent candidates in March

February 11, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education expects to hire a new superintendent by late April. Applications are still being excepted through the Michigan Leadership Institute, a private search firm, until Feb. 28. On March 10, the board…

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LHS, MCC jazz bands compete at CMU

February 11, 2026

MOUNT PLEASANT — The Ludington High School Jazz Ensemble and the Mason County Central Jazz Band each competed last week at the Central Michigan University Jazz Festival. LHS earned Most Outstanding Band in the Class B category. MCC earned second runner up for best trumpet…

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Couple arrested after deputy spots them in stolen vehicle

February 11, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Walhalla man was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 5:30 p.m. after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy spotted a vehicle traveling in the 4900 block…

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Police news, published Feb. 11, 2026

February 11, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Feb. 10,…

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Man arrested for drunk driving following hit-and-run crash

February 11, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, hit…

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Recent births, published Feb. 11, 2026

February 11, 2026

Weston Blaidd Buell, the son of Chrystal and London Buell of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2026…

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Boys Varsity Swimming: LHS tops Alma, Manistee, sets new records

February 10, 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. Photos submitted…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Central defeats Hesperia in conference play

February 10, 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 Boys Basketball: Eastern falls to Marion.

February 10, 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. MARION —…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: LHS defeats Cadillac

February 10, 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. CADILLAC —…

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TalentFirst celebrates unveiling of classroom library at Scottville Elementary

February 10, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SCOTTVILLE — TalentFirst celebrated the official unveiling…

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Letter to MCC community and family; Superintendent Mount

February 10, 2026

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not…

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Flipstars Gymnastics teams dominate home invite

February 10, 2026

Submitted by Aimee Goff, coach/co-owner, Flipstar Gymnastics, Ludington PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Flipstar gymnasts dominated the Flipstar Gymnastics Sweetheart Snowfest Invitational last weekend sweeping the Team Champion title at all…

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Seasonal road weight and speed restrictions take effect Monday

February 10, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — Seasonal weight and speed restrictions go into effect Feb. 16, at 6 a.m. until further notice, according to the Mason County Road Commission. All county roads will be…

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MCE students learn firearms safety

February 10, 2026

CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Elementary School third and fourth grade students received a lesson in safety on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, when Karen Zimmerman presented the nationally recognized Eddie…

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Police news, published Feb. 10, 2026

February 10, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Feb, 9,…

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Public Notice: Village of Custer, Notice of Adoption of Ordinance

February 10, 2026

MASON COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE SYNOPSIS OF ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at a duly called special meeting on January 26, 2026, pursuant to the authority conferred…

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Recent births, published Feb. 10, 2026

February 10, 2026

Beniah Loren Prominski, the son of Kaitlyn and Colin Prominski of Mears, was born on Monday, February 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2026…

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Mount announces retirement as MCC superintendent

February 9, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Superintendent Jeff Mount announced tonight that he will be retiring. Mount made the announcement at the board of education meeting stating…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: MCE falls to Northern Michigan Christian

February 9, 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. MCBAIN —…

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