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Ludington nominated again for Best Historic Small Town

March 4, 2026

Click here to vote. LUDINGTON — Ludington is again being recognized for its rich history as a 2026 nominee for Best Historic Small Town by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Ludington was voted No. 1 in 2024 and No. 4 in 2025. Inspired by the recognitions, the Ludington Area Visitors Bureau applied for and was awarded its first United…

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Freighters that visit Ludington, Manistee ports sold

March 4, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief ST. CATHARINES, Ontario, Canada — A fleet of ships, including three that make visits to local ports, have been sold. Algoma Central Corporation recently acquired Mainstay Maritime, Inc.’s three Canadian operating companies and associated fleet of six Canadian-flagged vessels. Mainstay, formerly…

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WSCC jazz band performs with Ferris State band

March 4, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press BIG RAPIDS — West Shore Community College Jazz Band I participated in a collaborative concert with the Ferris State University Jazz Band on Thursday, Feb. 26. Ferris State’s jazz…

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LHS presents: “Little Women: The Musical”

March 4, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington High School Drama will present “Little Women: The Musical” March 12-15 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. “Little Women: The Musical,” with a book by Allan Knee, music by…

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Fishing licenses now for sale

March 4, 2026

The new Michigan fishing license and regulation season begins Wednesday, April 1. The 2026 fishing licenses are available for purchase now and are valid through March 31, 2027. All anglers…

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Police news, published March 4, 2026

March 4, 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 Tuesday, March 3, 2026: 6:54…

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Poet to perform at WSCC March 12

March 4, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with West Shore Community College. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Poetry in Motion, a live spoken word poetry performance by…

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Employment: Teacher Positions

March 4, 2026

Shelby Public School District is currently hiring teachers for the upcoming school year! If you or someone you know is passionate about education and making a difference in students’ lives,…

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MCC bands receive top ratings at festival

March 3, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SHELBY — The Mason County Central band program had a successful day on…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Williams scores 1,000th point; LHS advances in regionals

March 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. BIG RAPIDS…

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31st MCC Community Auction takes place Saturday

March 3, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE —The 31st Mason County Central Community Auction will…

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MCC Chess Team ends season 3-3

March 3, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Chess Team ended its season…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: LHS tops Reed City in district opener

March 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. CADILLAC —…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: MCC falls in district quarterfinals

March 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. MAPLE CITY…

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Police news, published March 3, 2026

March 3, 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: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026:…

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Obituary: Larry Arnold Rogner, 77, of Ludington

March 3, 2026

Larry Arnold Rogner, 77, of Ludington, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026.  He was born April 10, 1948, in Frankenmuth, the son of the…

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Obituary: Ronald Francis Heglund, 68, of Scottville

March 3, 2026

Ronald Francis Heglund, 68, of Scottville passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.  Ron was born on February 7, 1958 in Ludington, the son of Frank F. and Marcella V.…

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Recent death: Margaret Anne (Sjoholm) Hayes, 85, of Ludington

March 3, 2026

Margaret Anne (Sjoholm) Hayes, 85, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, March 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: GSRP Associate Teacher

March 3, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.…

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Man suffers medical emergency while performing maintenance on tugboat

March 2, 2026

LUDINGTON — A maintenance worker suffered a medical emergency Monday morning while working on the articulated tug/barge Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41, which is docked at the Rieth-Riley Construction dock. Emergency personnel…

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West Shore Wolves 12U defeat Mt. Pleasant

March 2, 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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