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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 larceny in a building and was sentenced Feb. 24 to to 221 days in jail with credit for 221 days served; two years probation; $1,350 in restitution; and $856 in…

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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. 25, 2026: 6:18 a.m.: Single vehicle crash, no injuries, Free Soil Road west of Darr…

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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 Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central put up a good fight Wednesday against…

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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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Varsity Boys Basketball: Pentwater knocks MCE out of districts

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. BALDWIN —…

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Gillett named new LHS head football coach

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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Driver in fatal US 10 crash identified

February 25, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the driver who died in a four-vehicle crash Tuesday, Feb. 24, as Beth Clemmensen, 73, of…

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12-year-old girl apprehended by police for property destruction

February 25, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 12-year-old Ludington girl was apprehended by Ludington police for malicious destruction of property Tuesday, Feb. 24, at noon in the 200 block of East Second Street, according…

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Police news, published Feb. 25, 2026

February 25, 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: Monday, Feb.…

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Ludington man sentenced to 6-50 years in prison for meth

February 25, 2026

  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old man, whose alias is “Fat Boy,” was sentenced to a minimum of 73 months to 50 years in prison for…

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Parolee sentenced to 6-30 years in prison for meth delivery/manufacture

February 25, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 56-year-old man with an extensive criminal history was sentenced to six to 30 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of…

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Man sentenced to prison for spitting on police officer

February 25, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 47-year-old man who was found guilty by a jury last November of a felony charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police was sentenced to two…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: TC Central tops LHS

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. TRAVERSE CITY…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Spartans defeat Hesperia in conference action

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. HESPERIA —…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Brethren defeats MCE

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. BRETHREN —…

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Recent death: Edward Alan VandenBerg, 90, of Ludington

February 25, 2026

Edward Alan VandenBerg, 90, of Ludington, died on Monday, February 23, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…

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Recent death: Scott A. Warden, 81, of Scottville

February 25, 2026

Scott A. Warden, 81, of Scottville died on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Sherman Township woman dead following 4-vehicle US 10 crash

February 24, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — One person has died and two others were transported to the hospital following a four vehicle crash that happened on US 10 under…

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Flipstar Gymnastics athletes score high at Illinois tourney

February 24, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Fourteen Flipstar Gymnastics gymnasts traveled to Illinois to compete in the Region 5 Insider Classic Invitational last weekend. It was the first out of state meet…

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West Shore Wolves 10U finish season

February 24, 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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP —…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10 and US 31 freeway

February 24, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — 9 a.m.: Four vehicle crash on US 10 at the northbound off-ramp of US 31. Use caution while traveling in that area.

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