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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. 2, 2026 – 8:09 p.m.: Single vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31 freeway south of Ludington rest area, Summit Township. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 – 7:28 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no…
MUSKEGON — Mason County Central was victorious over the Orchard View Cardinals Tuesday night, winning 54-38. “It was a tight first half of basketball, with us leading 22–19 at the break,” said MCC Coach Chris VanderHaag. “We struggled at times to find a rhythm offensively in the first half. In the second half, we settled in and started playing our…
Warren Billings, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Warren, lovingly known as Zeb, was born on November 2, 1945, to the late VeLoid and Lucille (Brickley) Billings. He was a 1964 graduate of Ludington High School. Later, he earned his locksmith diploma. On July 26, 1975, he married Sherry (Carlson) Billings, sharing over 50 years by…
Lee Harold Boulton, 73, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, February 3, 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…
Employment: Varsity Assistant Boys Track Coach Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Boys Assistant Varsity Track Coach for the 2025/2026 school year. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 648 Application deadline is Feb. 23, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until Feb. 23, 2026
Employment: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach Mason County Central School District is hiring a Junior Varsity Baseball Coach for the 2025/2026 school year. Prior baseball playing experience required. Prior baseball coaching experience preferred. For details and to apply go to www.mccschoolso.org. Job ID #641. Application deadline is March 27, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until March 27, 2026.
Rev. B. Douglas Niemi, 86, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, February 3, 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…
Care Team Position Openings at the Animal Hospital of Ludington Do you enjoy people and animals? Are you upbeat and positive? Do your friends refer to you as smiley and bubbly? Do you want to help promote the human-animal bond? Do you love to help in a team environment? If this describes you, then you may be just the candidate…
Employment: Professional Lab Technician, part-time West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to provide individualized instruction to Mechanical Systems students in an open-entry/open-exit learning environment. You will work directly with students to support learning associated with curriculum and the use of instructional equipment. This position requires 18-25 hours per week with day and/or evening assignments. To meet requirements, you…
Employment: Head Varsity Football Coach This is a paid posting. Published until Feb. 18, 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. SCOTTVILLE — The Shelby Tigers outplayed and outscored the Mason County Central Spartans Tuesday. Shelby defeated MCC 62-28 in the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division game. The Tigers dominated from the beginning…
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 dominated Orchard View in West Michigan Conference Lakes Division play Tuesday night 45-20. “I was happy to come out victorious against a very scrappy Orchard View team,” said LHS…
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. Varsity Boys Basketball: Mesick defeats MCE CUSTER — The visiting Mesick Bulldogs defeated MCE 74-55 Tuesday. “The wheels completely fell off in the second half,” said MCE Coach Austin Boundy. “Mesick played…
LUDINGTON — Fundraising for the 2026 Lake Jump has begun. This year’s beneficiary for the 27th annual event is the West Shore Amateur Association, which operates the West Shore Wolves youth hockey program. The Lake Jump will take place on Saturday, April 18 at Stearns Park. “Every sponsorship and every jump directly helps us keep hockey affordable and accessible for…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2025 Fall Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors, and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749…
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 — Mason County Eastern defeated Grand Traverse Academy Monday night 46-30. “After an extremely slow start, the girls started to execute the offense,” MCE Coach Jake Smith said. “We got…
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 Walkerville 52-43 Monday. “It was a well earned victory in a competitive game tonight. I thought we did a nice job of sharing the ball and scoring…
Employment Snowplow Drivers, winter/seasonal The Mason County Road Commission is seeking Winter/Seasonal employees for the position of snowplow truck driver. Applicants must be 18 years of age and possess a current CDL. The hourly rate of pay is $18 per hour with no benefits. Winter hours are 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. If there is a snow…
Benjamin Earl Dibble, 93, of Ludington, died on Monday, February 2, 2026. There are no services planned at this time. 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…
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. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Spartans fell to top-ranked North Muskegon Monday night in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. But, seconds before the…
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