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Dangerous drug delivery warrant arrest tops police activity

April 30, 2026

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, April 27, 2026: 9:16 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 35-year-old Hart man was arrested on an outstanding Mason County failure to appear warrant for an original charge of delivery of a dangerous…

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Detroit Tigers archivist visits Mason County Historical Society, Sports Hall of Fame

April 29, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — On Wednesday, local historian Dr. Bill Anderson gave a tour of Mason County historical and cultural preservation sites to Marcel Parent, director of curation and collections management for Ilitch Holdings Inc., the Detroit-based company that owns the Detroit Tigers.…

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Spartans track sweeps Ravenna double dual

April 29, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. RAVENNA — Mason County Central’s track and field teams turned in a complete showing Tuesday night, with the girls dominating…

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Orioles track competes at Orchard View with multiple conference wins

April 29, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports…

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Whitehall sweeps Ludington softball in doubleheader

April 29, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. LUDINGTON — The Ludington varsity…

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Spartan baseball sweeps OV behind balanced offense, strong pitching

April 29, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MUSKEGON — Mason County Central…

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Orioles tennis drops dual match at Mona Shores

April 29, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports…

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Ludington boys golf wins WMC jamboree with balanced effort

April 29, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MONTAGUE — Ludington’s varsity boys…

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Recent births, published April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026

The following births have been reported: Charlotte Catherine Durham, the daughter of Montana Robbins and Patrick Durham of Ludington, was born on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at…

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Whitehall sweeps LHS in JV softball doubleheader

April 29, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. LUDINGTON — The Ludington junior…

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Employment: Certified Pesticide/Fertilizer Technician:

April 29, 2026

Employment: Certified Pesticide/Fertilizer Technician: Looking for a solid career working outdoors? Larsen’s Landscaping in Scottville is hiring a Certified Pesticide Applicator and Fertilization Technician! Join a team that takes pride…

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Former White Pine Village admissions building to be razed

April 28, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Demolition of a former administration building at Historic White Pine Village is scheduled to take place Wednesday, April 29. Scheduled to be…

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Farm Science Lab to visit MCC elementaries; Ag Night set May 6

April 28, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Michigan Farm Bureau’s FARM Science Lab — part of the…

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Rotary Club  supporting Petunia Parade’s effort to purchase new watering truck

April 28, 2026

LUDINGTON — Water and dedicated volunteers are essential for the Ludington Petunia Parade’s 32,000 flowers to bloom each year along Ludington Avenue and the municipal marina. On May 16, the…

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Mesick sweeps Cardinals softball in conference doubleheader

April 28, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MESICK — Strong hitting in…

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Spartans place sixth at windy Holton-hosted jamboree

April 28, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. FREMONT — Mason County Central…

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Orioles place 4th at Bitner Invitational

April 28, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports…

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Ludington dominates Manistee; winning streak extends to four

April 28, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter…

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Learning about Friendship Benches

April 28, 2026

LUDINGTON — Members of the Friendship Bench Project visited Ludington Elementary School Monday to speak with students about the benches located on the school playground and at other sites throughout…

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Obituary: Esther Joan (Conine) Johnson, 88, of Ludington

April 28, 2026

Esther Joan (Conine) Johnson, 88, of Ludington, formerly of Walhalla, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Esther was born on August 28, 1937, in Howell, the daughter of the…

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Obituary: Robert Lee Gwilliams, 92, of Walhalla

April 28, 2026

Robert Lee Gwilliams, 92, of Walhalla, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital. He was born March 30, 1934, in Otsego, the son of…

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