Co-op Hockey: Lakeshore Badgers defeat Livonia

February 15, 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 — The Lakeshore Badgers played their last home game of the season Saturday with a victory, defeating the Livonia Red Stallions 4-0. The Badgers started strong with several scoring chances…

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Varsity Boys Wrestling: 4 Spartan wrestlers qualify for regionals

February 15, 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. Shepherd — Four Mason County Central wrestlers qualified for regionals following districts hosted by Shepherd High School Saturday. Those wrestlers include Wyatt Herwig, Landon Angst, Parker Overmyer and Dameon Gaitan. Sophomore Wyatt…

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Varsity Girls Wrestling: Spartans fall short for districts

February 15, 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 — Three Mason County Central wrestlers competed at districts hosted by Whitehall High School Sunday. Though they put up a good fight, none of the female wrestlers were able to move…

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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 a close game, 59-57. “It was a well-played game by both teams tonight and an…

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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 D League match. “The girls played a strong team game last night,” said MCE Coach…

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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 Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Orioles clinched the West Michigan Conference Lakes Division title Friday by defeating the Whitehall Vikings 78-58. The Orioles used a big second quarter…

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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 — The Mesick Bulldogs topped Mason County Eastern Friday, 64-37, in West Michigan D League conference play. “We were down a player, but the guys battled hard all night against a…

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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 16, 1908, the residents who lived above the Scottville post office were awakened by an explosion. It was soon discovered that the post office was broken into and robbers had…

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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 for a new superintendent. On Monday, Feb. 9, Jeff Mount announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2026, after nearly 20 years in the position. See related story here. The board…

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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: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: March 25 at 1:30 p.m. – Earnest Milton III, 44, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, along with…

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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 following are open seats in various townships. The township seats are partisan, meaning candidates will need to declare a political party and then be nominated during the primary election, Tuesday,…

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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. He was a 1957 graduate of Northport High School. After graduation he attended Central Michigan University, earning his master’s degree. He started student teaching at Ludington High School under mentor…

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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: 6:39 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 7:03 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Chauvez Road west of…

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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 ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS will be conducted by the court on Feb. 26, 2026 to Feb. 27, 2026 at 1 p.m. in the Mason County Courthouse, 304 E.…

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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, February 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, Jim peacefully went home to our Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim lived most of his life in…

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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 born on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2026 births List of 2025 births   __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive…

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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 — The Ludington Orioles defeated the Whitehall Vikings Thursday, 47-20, in a West Michigan Conference Lakes Division game. “It was a great effort for our girls tonight against Whitehall,” LHS Coach Warren…

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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 — The Pentwater Falcons defeated Mason County Eastern Thursday, 73-54, in West Michigan D League play. “We got off to a good start but couldn’t find our rhythm in the second…

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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 — The Ravenna Bulldogs defeated Mason County Central Thursday, 40-25, in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. “We played hard tonight against a very good team,” said MCC Coach Brent Lyons.…

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