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In the early morning of Thursday, December 1, 2025, Debra DeAnn (Patten) Anderson of Decator, Ind., answered the phone call from God telling her, “Your work here on earth is done and it is time to come to work for me helping all those in need.” Born the second twin on Oct. 14, 1958 in Oklahoma City, Okla. to Roy…
Weston Blaidd Buell, the son of Chrystal and London Buell of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…
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 submitted by LHS Coach Susan Sniegowski MANISTEE — Ludington Swim and Dive won a double dual meet against Alma and Manistee Tuesday. Oriole swimmers achieved two new individual state qualifying times…
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 Mason County Central Spartans defeated the Hesperia Panthers 58-34 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division action Tuesday. “It was a good conference win for us tonight,” said MCC Coach…
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. MARION — Mason County Eastern lost to Marion Tuesday 66-37. “The guys ran our offense pretty well and played tough defense,” said MCE Coach Austin Boundy. “The differences were us missing our…
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 defeated Cadillac Tuesday 79-55. Ludington exploded in first half behind Cam Gunsell’s 17 and Taj Williams 16 points. Williams knocked down three first half 3 pointers. The Orioles defense…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SCOTTVILLE — TalentFirst celebrated the official unveiling of a new classroom library Monday at Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary as a part of a series of Adopt-a-Classroom Library ceremonies, marking a major milestone in the region’s effort…
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Submitted by Aimee Goff, coach/co-owner, Flipstar Gymnastics, Ludington PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Flipstar gymnasts dominated the Flipstar Gymnastics Sweetheart Snowfest Invitational last weekend sweeping the Team Champion title at all levels, Xcel Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Boys 4X4. Flipstar had 75 gymnasts compete earning 221 top-3 podium medals with 95 of them being Champion titles. Flipstar earned the…
SCOTTVILLE — Seasonal weight and speed restrictions go into effect Feb. 16, at 6 a.m. until further notice, according to the Mason County Road Commission. All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35 percent per axle and truck speeds to 35 mph. Weight and speed restrictions are enforced to minimize the damage caused during…
CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Elementary School third and fourth grade students received a lesson in safety on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, when Karen Zimmerman presented the nationally recognized Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program. The presentation was sponsored by the Fin and Feather Club of Mason County. Club representatives emphasized their belief that prevention-focused, age-appropriate programs like Eddie Eagle deliver messages…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Feb, 9, 2026: 11:53 a.m., a 23-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a felony methamphetamine possession warrant issued by the Ludington Police Department following a traffic stop, US 10 and Jackson Road,…
MASON COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE SYNOPSIS OF ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at a duly called special meeting on January 26, 2026, pursuant to the authority conferred by the General Law Village Act, Public Act 3 of 1895, as amended, the village council of the Village of Custer, a general law village located in Mason County, Michigan,…
Beniah Loren Prominski, the son of Kaitlyn and Colin Prominski of Mears, was born on Monday, February 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Superintendent Jeff Mount announced tonight that he will be retiring. Mount made the announcement at the board of education meeting stating that he will be ending his 27 years of service to MCC effective June 30. Mount was appointed superintendent in 2006. A native of Greenville, he began his teaching career…
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. MCBAIN — Mason County Eastern was defeated by Northern Michigan Christian 63-36 Monday night. “We hard a hard battle,” said MCE Coach Jake Smith. “They are a quick team with good size;…
LUDINGTON — A five-day jury trial began in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 9, for 33-year-old Evan Lee Fargo who faces two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). The alleged crimes occurred over 13 years ago on Jan. 1, 2013, according to court records, and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office handled the investigation. The case is being…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ice fishing is in full swing on Pere Marquette Lake and other Mason County lakes. Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Three separate vehicle crashes occurred at the same location on US 10 east of Tuttle Road Friday afternoon, Feb. 6, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No one was injured. The first crash, which involved one vehicle, occurred at 4 p.m. Then at 4:20 p.m., another one-vehicle crash occurred at the same location. “The driver lost…
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 — The Ludington Orioles lost to the Cadillac Vikings 44-31 Monday. ” It was a tough loss to a very well coached and talented Cadillac team,” said LHS Coach Warren Stowe.…
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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Orioles took on the Fremont Packers at Stix/Park Lanes Monday. The boys defeated Fremont 22-8 while the girls lost 16-14. “It was a great day for both…
