LUDINGTON — Ludington High School has named Noah Laman as its new head varsity boys basketball coach. Laman, a longtime presence in the Orioles program, most recently served as junior varsity head coach and a varsity assistant. He replaces Thad Shank, the winningest coach in school history. A Ludington graduate, Laman was a three-time varsity captain and part of the…
MASON COUNTY — A new community survey is asking people who live or work in Mason County to share their perspectives on opioid use as local leaders work to shape prevention, treatment and recovery efforts. The Mason County Community Opioid Steering Committee launched the survey to better understand how opioid use is affecting the community and to guide decisions on…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — On Thursday, 100,000 Chinook (king) salmon fingerlings were released into the Big Sable River at Ludington State Park. The fingerlings later made their way into Lake Michigan. The annual release is a joint effort between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Ludington Charter Boat Association. The fish spent three weeks in…
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 for Thursday, April 30, 2026: 4:38 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), a 25-year-old Free Soil man was injured in a one-vehicle rollover crash after the vehicle he was operating ran off the road, struck…
Rene Annette James, 66, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday April 25, 2026. She was reunited with her beloved husband and soulmate, Larry James, who preceded her in death. Born on Sept. 15, 1960, in Edmore, Rene was the daughter of the late LJ and Georganna (Ariss) Moore. She was known for her outgoing personality and her love for life.…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Writer MONTAGUE – The Spartans traveled to Old Channel Trail Friday to compete in the Wildcat Invitational. The invitational was won by North Muskegon, which finished with a score of…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Writer EVART – The Spartans junior varsity softball team traveled to Evart on Thursday for a two-game series against the Wildcats, winning both contests. MCC won the opener 9-4, then…
Diana Marie (Culp) Golosh, 66, of Traverse City, formerly of Benzie County, passed away on January 26, 2026. Diana was born on April 19, 1959, in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of the late Russell and Bonnie (DeLong) Culp. She was a 1978 graduate of Saginaw High. On October 30, 1980, she married her forever love, Micheal Golosh. She was a…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The old Scottville High School building on North Main Street in Scottville is scheduled for demolition within the next couple of weeks. The subject of this article, a donation of a 1919 SHS yearbook to the Mason County Historical…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Writer SHELBY – The Spartans traveled to Shelby for the Benona Shores Invitational this Thursday, placing 9th overall in the contest. MCC put up 316 points, but couldn’t catch…
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: Monday, April 27, 2026: 9:16 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 35-year-old Hart man was arrested on an outstanding Mason County failure to appear warrant for an original charge of delivery of a dangerous…
LUDINGTON — The deadline to apply for the Stage Left Theatre Company’s 2026 scholarship program is approaching, with applications due May 10. Stage Left Theatre Company is a local non-profit organization. Eligible applicants must be accepted into an educational program with theater-related focus, such as acting, set design, lighting, costuming or choreography. Programs may include camps, college courses or workshops.…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a taco party and a showing of the comedy film Nacho Libre. The event will take place Tuesday, May 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the Multi-Use Room at the Ludington Library and simultaneously at 3:30 p.m. in the community room at the Scottville Library. Teens in grades…
Richard Joseph Knutson, 60, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Ludington. Born on Dec. 13, 1965, in Grand Rapids, Richard was known for his loving and caring nature. Rick’s life was marked by his passion for the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He cherished the time spent at family cookouts, creating lasting memories with his loved ones. His…
Mary Kay Hradel, 84, of Free Soil, known to all as Kay, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1941, in Mt. Pleasant, to the late Creel and Ruth (Hampton) Laidley. Kay was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Mike Hradel, on Dec. 30, 1967, beginning a lifelong partnership grounded in love, respect,…
Employment: Human Resources Specialist West Shore Community College seeks an individual who is able to thrive in a role that requires careful attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information with full confidentiality. The Human Resources Specialist performs professional-level human resources functions supporting recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance reporting, employee records management, Title IX investigations, and payroll support.…
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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — On Wednesday, local historian Dr. Bill Anderson gave a tour of Mason County historical and cultural preservation sites to Marcel Parent, director of curation and collections management for Ilitch Holdings Inc., the Detroit-based company that owns the Detroit Tigers. Parent was visiting Ludington to tour the Mason County Historical Society’s museums and other local…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. RAVENNA — Mason County Central’s track and field teams turned in a complete showing Tuesday night, with the girls dominating and the boys grinding out close victories in a West Michigan Conference Lakes Division double…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports writer Photos contributed by Susan Sniegowski MUSKEGON — The Ludington varsity boys and girls track teams both earned wins Tuesday in a West Michigan Conference Lakes Division meet against Manistee,…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. LUDINGTON — The Ludington varsity softball team dropped a nonconference doubleheader to Whitehall on Wednesday, falling 5-2 in the opener and 10-9 in eight innings in the nightcap. Madison VanSickle pitched a complete game in…
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