James “Jim” Gaylord Parker, 85, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. He was born Nov. 17, 1940, in Hart, the son of Gaylord and Ellen (Everson) Parker. Jim graduated from Ludington High School. Afterwards he served in the U.S. Army. Jim was a life-long dairy and beef farmer who truly loved working on…
Employment: Custer Village Clerk The Village Council is currently seeking a qualified and dedicated individual to serve as our next Village Clerk. Applicants do NOT need to reside within the Village limits. This important role is responsible for maintaining official records, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, managing public communications, and supporting the day-to-day administrative operations of the village. The ideal…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Riverton Fire Department will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 9 from 7 a.m. to noon at Riverton Township Hall, 2122 W. Hawley Rd. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department with proceeds helping to offset costs not covered by the Mason County Rural Authority’s millage. Cost…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief EDEN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a pole barn in the 600 block of East Wilson Road, between Scottville and Darr roads, Wednesday afternoon. Three fire departments were dispatched the fire at 12:29 p.m. Upon arrival, the firefighters found the structure fully engulfed in flames. Mason County Rural Fire Authority units included Scottville, Riverton, and Custer. Other…
LUDINGTON — Mason County voters approved West Shore Community College’s 10-year capital improvement millage renewal proposal Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. However, the fate of the election is pending since Manistee County results have not yet been released. In Mason County, the proposal passed by a vote of 2,246 to 1,686, or about 57 percent to 43 percent. The…
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. FREMONT — Lane Sterley recorded the first hole-in-one of his career Monday as the Mason County Central boys golf team competed in the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division fourth jamboree at Northwood Golf Course, hosted…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 5, in three criminal files. Austin Michael Nead was sentenced by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to a prison term of two to 15 years with credit for 146 days served in jail for convictions of tampering with an…
LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library will host Adam Oster, community engagement librarian for the Library of Michigan, on Monday, May 19 at 6 p.m. at the Ludington library branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave. Oster’s presentation will examine the role public libraries have played in Michigan communities from the territorial period through the modern era. Topics will include the leadership…
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 doubleheader to Holton on Wednesday night, falling 2-0 in the opener and 12-2 in the nightcap. Madison VanSickle pitched a complete game for the Orioles in…
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 Orioles remained unbeaten in West Michigan Conference Lakes Division play Tuesday night with an 8-0 victory over the Orchard View Cardinals at Oriole Field. Ludington improved to 9-5-1 overall and 7-0…
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. SHELBY — The Mason County Central boys and girls track teams closed out the regular season Tuesday night with strong performances at a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division tri-meet against Shelby and Hesperia. The Lady…
EAST LANSING — Michigan State University Extension will host two webinars this year designed to help local government officials better understand policy options related to short-term rentals. The 90-minute “Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities” programs will explore trends and research surrounding short-term rentals, commonly known as STRs, and provide guidance on where communities can find local data to…
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. MONTAGUE — Ludington closed out the regular-season West Michigan Conference schedule in strong fashion Tuesday night, with both the Orioles boys and girls track and field teams earning victories in a meet against Montague and…
Marilyn Jane Wilder, 76, of Scottville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 4, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Marilyn was born in Ludington to Robert and Myrtle (Christensen) Carr. Marilyn was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She often said her family was the greatest joy in her life.…
Employment: Collaborative Services Coordinator West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Collaborative Services Coordinator. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or business required. A minimum of 3 years of successful experience is preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD,…
Employment: School Social Worker-Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Social Worker – Special Education. Master’s degree from a School of Social Work graduate program approved by the Michigan Board of Education required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education has narrowed its choice of superintendent candidates from three to two, selecting Jason O’Dell and Jeff Tuka as finalists. The board interviewed Amy Cockburn and O’Dell Monday evening and Tuka on Tuesday. Candidate Jason Lundin had been scheduled to be interviewed Tuesday but withdrew his application. Cockburn…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington; houseofflavorsrestaurants.com By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Tuesday was a busy day for boat watching in the Port of Ludington, with two vessels departing and two arriving around noon. The MV Prime tanker, escorted by the tug Sarah Andrie, began departing the OxyChem dock…
Story and photo by Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor LUDINGTON — Ten Ludington High School seniors have been selected by their classmates as finalists for the Class of 2026 All-Around Senior Award, continuing a long-standing tradition within Ludington Area School District. The finalists are Walton Autrey, Ava Carlson, Amelia Hatch, Luke Kwietniewski, Lydia Kwietniewski, Ian Lundberg, Madilyn Lynn, Colin Shelton, Lilly…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Three male juveniles from Mason County were injured in a single-vehicle crash in the 4900 block of Sherman Road near Fountain Road Sunday, May 3, shortly before 7 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Hart post. “All three were transported to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and then transported to…
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 — Ludington dropped a nonconference softball doubleheader to Fremont on Tuesday at Oriole Field, falling 10-0 and 11-1. Madison VanSickle went the distance in the opener, pitching seven innings while allowing 14 hits and…
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