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Edward Alan VandenBerg, 90, of Ludington, formerly Kalamazoo, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. Ed was born on July 29, 1935, the son of the late Leonard and Margaret VandenBerg, in Kalamazoo. He was a 1953 graduate of Kalamazoo Central. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy on June 15, 1953. He was stationed on the…
Detrich Charles Bidwell, 58 of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born on November 13, 1967, in Ludington, Detrich was the son of Maynard J. and Charlene A. (Marrison) Bidwell. He graduated from Ludington High School, class of 1986. Detrich was the owner of DB Handyman Services. He is survived by his…
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 West Michigan Christian in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 District 73 tournament…
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 — Ludington squashed Big Rapids Wednesday in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2, District 35 tournament semi-finals. The Orioles defeated the Cardinals 77-44. Ludington’s defense was on point, limiting…
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 — Pentwater defeated Mason County Eastern Wednesday in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 4 District 109 district semifinals. The Falcons were victorious over the Cardinals 70-45. “We got off…
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 — Brent Gillett has been hired as the new Ludington High School head varsity football coach, replacing Charlie Gunsell, who has retired from the position. Gillett has been coaching football at…
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 Sherman Township. The crash occurred just before 9 a.m. on US 10 underneath the US 31 offramp. According to Mason County sheriff’s deputies who were on scene, the crash occurred when…
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 to the Ludington Police Department. She was issued a juvenile petition, police said. No other information about the case is being released. The police news is a presentation of Smith…
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. 23, 2026: 8:06 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Masten Road south of Kinney Road, Logan Township. 4:35 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 and US 10, Amber Township. 8:30…
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 a conviction of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 24. Eric William Carroll pleaded guilty to the conviction Nov. 18. One count of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine…
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 methamphetamine in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 24. Jeffrey Clay Young pleaded guilty to the charge and second-offense habitual offender Jan. 13. Clay, who was on parole, committed…
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 to four years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 24. David Robert Southern was convicted following a three-day trial, Nov. 14. The jury, however, acquitted Southern…
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 — The Ludington Orioles were defeated by the Traverse City Central Trojans Tuesday 51-43. “Our girls fought hard but ultimately fell short against a talented and well coach Traverse City Central…
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 — The Mason County Central Spartans defeated West Michigan Conference Rivers Division opponent Hesperia 43-32 Tuesday. “The weight is off our shoulders,” said MCC Coach Brent Lyon. “It’s been a while…
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 — The Brethren Bobcats defeated the Mason County Eastern Cardinals Tuesday, 54-28. “The girls struggled tonight in multiple aspects of the game, however I was pleased with their continued effort to…
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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 the US 31 off-ramp Tuesday morning. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 8:59 a.m. According to Mason County sheriff’s deputies, the crash occurred when a Toyota Camry sedan,…
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 for the majority of the local gymnasts. “They walked in the big venue with wide eyes and they did amazing,” said Coach Aimee Goff. The athletes earned 55 medals with…
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 West Shore Wolves 10U hockey team wrapped up its 2025–2026 season on Sunday, February 22, with a second-place finish in the Adray Silver District Championship Tournament, held at West…
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.
