LUDINGTON — Youth ages 5–12 are invited to join the new Coding Pit Crew 4‑H Club, a free hands‑on program running Thursday afternoons throughout March at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave. Sessions will take place from 3:15–5 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room. Participants will work collaboratively using LEGO Spike Essentials and Sphero…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is launching a capital fund campaign to purchase a new bus. Each year the Scottville Clown Band is a popular attraction at festivals and special events across Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, the band’s mission is to support youth music education. In 2025, the band provided more than $23,000 in…
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. Learning life lessons through athletics By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WHITEHALL — Over the past couple of years, my 11-year-old daughter, Sloane and her teammates have participated in the West Michigan Adrenaline Basketball…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — After their Final Four appearance in the fall state championships, the Mason County Central High School Mario Kart team, the Omega Spartans are determined to return and compete for the state title. The Spartans are starting off the spring season and…
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 contributed by LHS Coach Susan Sniegowski MANISTEE — The Ludington Swim and Dive Team dominated first place finishes at the Coastal Conference finals on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at the Paine…
The Mason County District Library is sponsoring a bookmark contest in celebration of Reading Month. This year’s theme is the library’s summer reading theme “Unearth a Story!,” which is all about dinosaurs. Artists may pick up an entry form at either the Ludington or Scottville libraries or print one from the website, MCDLibrary.org. Entries must be returned to the library no…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Five fire departments from the Mason County Rural Fire Authority were called to a house fire at 3038 N. Tuttle Road Saturday morning. The house was engulfed in flames upon the arrival of the first firefighting unit and was a total loss. According to dispatch information, occupants of the house had managed to…
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 — Ludington defeated Hart Friday and clinched the district championship. The Orioles topped the Pirates 62-49 in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2, District…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Louis F. Peterson organized the first Ludington High School boys band in 1927 and a girls band in 1928. He was 43-years-old in 1927 and had been well known in the Ludington music scene at that point. At that…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — Mason County Central Middle School eighth grade student Henry O’Neal won the West Shore Educational Service District Area Regional Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The competition, held at Ludington Area School District’s L.F. Peterson…
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. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern defeated Grand Traverse Academy 49-23 Thursday. “We had a strong game tonight out of our guards,” said MCE Coach Jake Smith. “Aubrey Myers and Brailyn Johnson were huge…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department arrested two men Thursday morning, Feb. 27, on separate warrants. A 45 year old Ludington man was arrested on a felony warrant issued out of the 79th District Court of Mason County and a 42 year old Ludington…
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 ended its regular season Thursday with a win over Brethren. The Spartans defeated the Bobcats 46-31. “We started out hot tonight and…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Men Who Care of Mason County recently donated $3,100 to the Childhood Cancer Campaign. The donation represents the contribution of $50 from 62 local men who are part of Men Who Care. The Childhood Cancer Campaign (CCC) is a local 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves families in Mason County and surrounding areas who have…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Christopher Michael Marquez, 38, pleaded guilty Jan. 13 to malicious destruction of a building $1,000-$20,000 and larceny in a building and was sentenced Feb. 24 to to 221 days in jail with credit for 221 days served; two years probation; $1,350 in restitution; and $856 in…
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: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026: 6:18 a.m.: Single vehicle crash, no injuries, Free Soil Road west of Darr Road, Free Soil Township. 9:28 a.m.: Single vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive north…
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 High School’s Laela Rice made program history on Feb. 22 at the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s girls regional 1 tournament, becoming the first female wrestler from LHS to…
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…
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