West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press. BIG RAPIDS — The Ludington O-Bots, FIRST Robotics Team 7160, returned home as champions following a dominant performance at the FIRST in Michigan District event held at Ferris State University. Competing against 40 teams from across the region, the O-Bots secured…
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 — In their first game of conference play, the Ludington Orioles defeated the Montague Wildcats 7-0 on Monday. The Orioles are now 2-4-1 overall and 1-0 in the West Michigan Conference. Hestyn Stowe, Eloise…
Evelyn Marie Suman, 88, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Custer Fire Chief Darrell Crawford said lightning is the likely cause of a fire that destroyed a barn Sunday morning. Firefighters were intially dispatched to property owned by Gary Saya at 7:03 a.m. Upon arriving, the building was fully engulfed in flames. Law enforcement on scene said the barn contained various farm implements…
LUDINGTON — A proposal that could bring a cruise ship to Ludington this summer will go before the Ludington City Council today at 6 p.m. at the Ludington Municipal Building, 400 S. Harrison St. The council is scheduled to consider a request to allow docking access for American Cruise Lines’ new ship, American Patriot, which is tentatively scheduled to visit…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has long stood as a testament to the county’s deep and proud athletic heritage, celebrating generations of athletes, coaches, teams and contributors whose impact reaches far beyond the playing field. That tradition will continue this summer as the 2026 Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Induction…
UPDATE: THE FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 2 A.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 17. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood watch for several counties, including Mason, Oceana, Lake and Newaygo, through Wednesday morning, April 15. “Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded,”…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — An intruder or intruders broke into a home in the 1000 block of North Schoenherr Road while the homeowners were at work Friday, April 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The break-in was reported around 5 p.m. “The homeowners…
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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Writer LUDINGTON — The Ludington Orioles hosted the Grant Tigers in a doubleheader this evening, winning the first game before the second was canceled due to darkness after four innings.…
LUDINGTON — Food enthusiasts will have an opportunity to explore a wide range of local flavors during the 2026 Downtown Ludington Restaurant Week, scheduled for Monday, April 20 through Sunday, April 26. The annual event highlights participating downtown restaurants offering specially curated menus at promotional prices. Diners can take advantage of $35 meals for two, which may include multiple courses…
LUDINGTON — A 64-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police on charges of unlawful entry, prowling and disorderly conduct following a 911 call in the 200 block of East Foster Street Sunday, April 12, around 9:15 p.m., according to Capt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Other LPD activity over…
Carol Lynn Hawk, 60, of Hillsdale, formerly of Ludington, passed away Friday April 10,2026. Carol was born March 2,1966 in Aardvark, Oklahoma to Carl and Carol (Kolosi) Griffin. Carol graduated from Mason County Central High School. Carol loved her family and friends above all else. She was always the first to help someone in need. Carol loved to be outside…
LUDINGTON — Changes to how bicycles and so-called “coaster toys” are regulated in the City of Ludington will be up for discussion during tonight’s City Council meeting. The council meets at 6 p.m. at the Ludington Municipal Building, 400 S. Harrison St. A key action item comes from the City’s Public Safety/Public Utilities Committee, which will present Ordinance No. 588-26…
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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Writer MARSHALL — The Ludington Orioles competed in the 2026 Marshall Spring Sports Tournament on Saturday, facing Marshall, Big Rapids and DeWitt, and finishing second overall. Ludington opened the tournament…
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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Writer LUDINGTON — The Ludington Orioles hosted Big Rapids, Cadillac and Mt. Pleasant on Saturday for a round-robin tournament, finishing second by a single point behind Cadillac. “It was a…
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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Writer LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School junior varsity girls softball team suffered a heavy loss Saturday, falling 17-0 to Traverse City West in its first game back from spring…
Roger Duane Sanders, 87, of Scottville, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Heaven just got a little rowdier. Roger was born on May 11, 1938, in Battle Creek, to William and Mabel (McGhan) Sanders. On July 21, 1956, he married the love of his life, Darlene Swider. Together they raised two daughters, Kimberley Sanders and Tammy (Bob) Heller.…
Diane Lynn (Gerbers) Paniagua, 61. of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Diane was born on May 31, 1964 in Ludington, the daughter of Gerald and Marybelle (Talsma) Gerbers and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1982. She furthered her education earning a degree in nursing from West Shore Community College in 2008. She worked as…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a barn in the 1900 block of East Decker Rd. Sunday morning. Firefighters were intially dispatched to property owned by Gary Saya at 7:03 a.m. Upon arriving, the building was fully engulfed in flames. Law enforcement on scene said the barn contained various farm implements and other equipment. The barn was…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Charles Melville Hays, one of North America’s most powerful railroad executives, spent his final days moving confidently through the polished corridors of the RMS Titanic, a ship that symbolized the very industrial progress he helped build — and…
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. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central hosted Mason County Eastern, Pentwater and Shelby Friday at Spartan Community Field for the revived Scottville Optimist Track & Field Invitational, with the Spartans sweeping both…
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