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Varsity Wrestling: MCC’s Raelyn Wilson goes undefeated at Bosse Invite

December 14, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  HART — Mason County Central saw some individual victories during the Mark Bosse Invitational Saturday, Dec. 13, at Hart High School. Junior Raelyn Wilson (4-0), 135 pounds, finished with an undefeated record in the…

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Winter weather advisory issued

December 13, 2025

Mason and Oceana counties, along with several west Michigan counties, are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service from 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. “While snowfall amounts will not be significant — 1 to 3 inches in most areas, the snow when combined with very cold temperatures will result in…

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Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program competion is Dec. 21

December 12, 2025

LUDINGTON — The public is invited to attend the 2026 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant taking place on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The show will begin at 4 p.m., doors will open at 3:30 pm. Five candidates from Mason and Oceana counties will be taking the stage to compete in talent, private interview, on-stage interview, lifestyle…

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Shelby State Bank launches child care program

December 12, 2025

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank is participating in the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Program, a statewide initiative designed to make high-quality childcare more affordable for working families to serve employees in Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana counties. In partnership with Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, a designated regional facilitator hub, the bank will now offer eligible employees a groundbreaking benefit…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Dec. 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Kenneth John Miller, 49, pleaded guilty Aug. 19 to possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy and was sentenced Dec. 9 to 23 months to 20 years in prison and $198 in fines and costs. His prison term will be served consecutively to any parole violation sanctions he receives,…

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