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Scottville Clown Band launches fundraiser to purchase new bus

March 1, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is launching a capital fund campaign to purchase a new bus. Each year the Scottville Clown Band is a popular attraction at festivals and special events across Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, the band’s mission is to support youth music education. In 2025, the band provided more than $23,000 in…

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Young Spartans and Orioles compete in winter basketball league

March 1, 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. Learning life lessons through athletics  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WHITEHALL — Over the past couple of years,…

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MCC esports team ranked No. 1 in state

March 1, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — After their Final Four appearance in the fall state championships, the Mason County Central High School Mario Kart team, the Omega Spartans are determined to return…

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Varsity Swimming and Diving: Orioles dominate conference finals

March 1, 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 contributed…

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Library launches bookmark contest

March 1, 2026

The Mason County District Library is sponsoring a bookmark contest in celebration of Reading Month. This year’s theme is the library’s summer reading theme “Unearth a Story!,” which is all…

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Fire destroys Sherman Township house

February 28, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Five fire departments from the Mason County Rural Fire Authority were called to a house fire at 3038 N. Tuttle Road Saturday morning.…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Orioles are district champions

February 27, 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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Louis F. Peterson, Mason County’s first ‘music man’

February 27, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Louis F. Peterson organized the first Ludington High School…

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MCC’s Henry O’Neal wins regional spelling bee

February 27, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — Mason County Central Middle School…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: MCE wraps up regular season with win over GT Academy

February 27, 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. CUSTER —…

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LPD arrests duo for warrants

February 27, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department arrested two men Thursday morning, Feb. 27, on…

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A thank you from the Community Foundation to the Donors of the Campaign for Mason County

February 26, 2026

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Varsity Girls Basketball: MCC defeats Brethren in season closer

February 26, 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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Men Who Care donate to Childhood Cancer Campaign

February 26, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Men Who Care of Mason County recently donated $3,100 to the Childhood Cancer Campaign. The donation represents the contribution of $50 from 62 local…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Feb. 26, 2026

February 26, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Christopher Michael Marquez, 38, pleaded guilty Jan. 13 to malicious destruction of a building $1,000-$20,000 and…

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Police news, published Feb. 26, 2026

February 26, 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: Wednesday, Feb.…

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Varsity Wrestling: Rice makes history as first female to qualify for state finals

February 26, 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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Obituary: Edward Alan VandenBerg, 90, of Ludington

February 26, 2026

Edward Alan VandenBerg, 90, of Ludington, formerly Kalamazoo, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. Ed was born on July 29, 1935, the son of the late Leonard and Margaret…

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Obituary: Detrich Charles Bidwell, 58 of Ludington

February 26, 2026

Detrich Charles Bidwell, 58 of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born on November 13, 1967, in Ludington, Detrich was the son…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Central defeated by West Michigan Christian in district semifinals

February 25, 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: Orioles squash Big Rapids in district semifinals

February 25, 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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