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LEA awards Safe Harbor Credit Union with Friend of Education award

February 14, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union was honored by the Ludington Eduation Association Friday with the 2025-2026 Friend of Education award. The presentation was made during the Ludington High School varsity boys basketball game against Whitehall. LEA president Jon Stowe presented the award to Adam Johnson, president of Safe Harbor Credit Union. “The Friend of Education…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Central tops Ravenna in close conference match

February 14, 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. RAVENNA — The Mason County Central Spartans defeated West Michigan Conference Rivers Division opponent Ravenna Friday in…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Cardinals defeat Baldwin

February 14, 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. BALDWIN — The Mason County Eastern Cardinals defeated the Baldwin Panthers 48-39 Friday during a West Michigan…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Ludington clinches WMC Lakes title

February 13, 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 by…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: MCE falls to Mesick

February 13, 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. MESICK —…

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An explosive time in the history of the Scottville Post Office

February 13, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In the early morning hours of Thursday,  April…

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MCC board to hold special meeting to consider superintendent search firms

February 13, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 16 to take action on hiring a search firm…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Eric Thomas Bozeman, 23, possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Offense date: Nov. 11, 2025. Agency:…

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Municipal candidate filing deadline is April 21

February 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — Several municipalities and school boards have expiring seats at the end of this year. Petitions are now available for citizens who would like to seek public office. The…

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Obituary: Scott Jerome Russell, 86, of Custer

February 13, 2026

Scott Jerome Russell, 86, of Custer, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Scott was born on September 15, 1939, the son of the late Delbert and Jessie (Scott) Russell.…

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Police news, published Feb. 13, 2026

February 13, 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: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026:…

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Legal Notice: Michael Nickelson

February 13, 2026

Legal Notice: Michael Nickelson State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Michael Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding…

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Obituary: James ‘Jim’ Virgil O’Brien, 85, of Ludington and Irons

February 13, 2026

“Life According to Jim” James “Jim” Virgil O’Brien, 85, was born on September 13, 1940, in Ludington, the middle child of three, to Florence (DeWitt) and William O’Brien. On Wednesday,…

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Recent births, published Feb. 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

Elliott James Stakenas, the son of Amanda and Alec Stakenas of Custer, was born on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Josie Eleanor Weaver, the daughter of Emily and Nathan Weaver of Custer, was…

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Employment Opportunity: Varsity Boys Soccer Coach

February 13, 2026

Employment Opportunity: Varsity Boys Soccer Coach This is a paid posting. Published until Feb. 27, 2026

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Varsity Girls Basketball: LHS defeats Whitehall

February 12, 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. WHITEHALL —…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Pentwater tops Eastern

February 12, 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. PENTWATER —…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Ravenna defeats Central

February 12, 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. RAVENNA —…

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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…

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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 accepted through the…

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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…

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