Recent births, published March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

Sunshine Ray Ramirez, the son of Destiny Ramirez and Scott MacArthur of Scottville, was born on Friday, February 27, 2026. Delilah Dianne Grant, the daughter of Savannah Walters and Calvin Grant of Custer, was born on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Weston Kade Crafard, the son of Hunter Harvey and Frederick Crafard II of Baldwin, was born on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Unless indicated,…

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Legal Notice: To Nikita Nickelson in the Matter of Gary Nickelson

March 5, 2026

State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Nikita Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS will be conducted by the court on March 26, 2026 at 9 a.m. in the Mason County Courthouse Board of Commissioner’s Room, 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI…

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Legal Notice: To Michael Nickelson in the Matter of Gary Nickelson

March 5, 2026

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 March 26, 2026 at 9 a.m. in the Mason County Courthouse Board of Commissioner’s Room, 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI…

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Ludington nominated again for Best Historic Small Town

March 4, 2026

Click here to vote. LUDINGTON — Ludington is again being recognized for its rich history as a 2026 nominee for Best Historic Small Town by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Ludington was voted No. 1 in 2024 and No. 4 in 2025. Inspired by the recognitions, the Ludington Area Visitors Bureau applied for and was awarded its first United…

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Freighters that visit Ludington, Manistee ports sold

March 4, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief ST. CATHARINES, Ontario, Canada — A fleet of ships, including three that make visits to local ports, have been sold. Algoma Central Corporation recently acquired Mainstay Maritime, Inc.’s three Canadian operating companies and associated fleet of six Canadian-flagged vessels. Mainstay, formerly Rand Logistics, Inc., operates one of the largest Jones Act-compliant fleets serving the Great Lakes,…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: LHS falls to Big Rapids in district semifinals

March 4, 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 — The Ludington Orioles ended their season Wednesday, falling to Big Rapids in the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Division 2, District 35 semifinals at Cadillac High School. Big Rapids won…

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WSCC jazz band performs with Ferris State band

March 4, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press BIG RAPIDS — West Shore Community College Jazz Band I participated in a collaborative concert with the Ferris State University Jazz Band on Thursday, Feb. 26. Ferris State’s jazz director, Professor Micah Laird, now in his first year, is building momentum within the university’s…

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LHS presents: “Little Women: The Musical”

March 4, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington High School Drama will present “Little Women: The Musical” March 12-15 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. “Little Women: The Musical,” with a book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, is a popular stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, following the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—during the…

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Fishing licenses now for sale

March 4, 2026

The new Michigan fishing license and regulation season begins Wednesday, April 1. The 2026 fishing licenses are available for purchase now and are valid through March 31, 2027. All anglers ages 17 and older are required to purchase a fishing license to fish public waters in Michigan; these licenses are good for all species, though additional reporting requirements apply to…

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Police news, published March 4, 2026

March 4, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, March 3, 2026: 6:54 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of US 10, Amber Township. 7:30 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Ordway Road south of Kinney…

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Poet to perform at WSCC March 12

March 4, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with West Shore Community College. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Poetry in Motion, a live spoken word poetry performance by Phil Kaye, will take place on Thursday, March 12 from 12:30–1:30 p.m., at the WSCC Center Stage Theater, as part of the 2025–2026 The Power of Storytelling Humankind series. Kaye engages…

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Employment: Teacher Positions

March 4, 2026

Shelby Public School District is currently hiring teachers for the upcoming school year! If you or someone you know is passionate about education and making a difference in students’ lives, we encourage you to apply. For full job posting, information, and application details, please visit our site at https://www.shelbypublicschools.net/page/employment-opportunities or contact hresources@shelby.k12.mi.us. This is a paid posting. Published until March 19, 2026. 

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MCC bands receive top ratings at festival

March 3, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SHELBY — The Mason County Central band program had a successful day on Tuesday, March 3, at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 1 festival hosted by Shelby Public Schools. Both the MCC High School Band and the MCC Middle School…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Williams scores 1,000th point; LHS advances in regionals

March 3, 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. BIG RAPIDS — Ludington High School’sTaj Williams scored his 1,000th varsity career point Tuesday during the Michigan High School Athletic Association District 9 regional semifinal game against Gladwin. The Orioles defeated the…

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31st MCC Community Auction takes place Saturday

March 3, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE —The 31st Mason County Central Community Auction will take place on Saturday, March 7 at the Graystone Event Center, located at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 4079 W. US 10-31, Amber Township. The event typically raises about…

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MCC Chess Team ends season 3-3

March 3, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Chess Team ended its season with a 3-3 record. The team’s shortened season ended last Friday when it traveled to Whitehall, where it took a loss and fell to .500. Spartan Coach Tim Danielson said…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: LHS tops Reed City in district opener

March 3, 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 — Ludington defeated Reed City in the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Division 2, District 35 quarterfinals Monday at Cadillac High School. The Orioles won 56-32. The Orioles ended their regular…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: MCC falls in district quarterfinals

March 3, 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. MAPLE CITY — Mason County Central fell to Traverse City St. Francis Monday in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 District 69 district quarterfinals hosted by Glen Lake High School.…

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Police news, published March 3, 2026

March 3, 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: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026: 4:50 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 36-year-old Ludington man was contacted by police in response to a reported disorderly incident and  was subsequently arrested and charged with assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, 600…

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Obituary: Larry Arnold Rogner, 77, of Ludington

March 3, 2026

Larry Arnold Rogner, 77, of Ludington, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026.  He was born April 10, 1948, in Frankenmuth, the son of the late Arnold Herman Rogner and Mildred Alma Hedwig Schreiner. Larry and his siblings, Barbara (Robert) Wenglikowski, Sandra (Dale) Muehlfeld and Robert Rogner were raised on a dairy farm in the…

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Obituary: Ronald Francis Heglund, 68, of Scottville

March 3, 2026

Ronald Francis Heglund, 68, of Scottville passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.  Ron was born on February 7, 1958 in Ludington, the son of Frank F. and Marcella V. (Astrauskas) Heglund and graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1976 and he furthered his education at West Shore Community College.  Ron was in sales and supervision at Motion…

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