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SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Schools Board of Education will consider administrator contract renewals and the hiring of two new teachers when it meets Friday, May 15, at 7 a.m. in the MCC High School community room. Superintendent Jeff Mount is expected to recommend renewal of two-year administrator contracts for High School Principal and District Assessment Coordinator Jeff Tuka,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was sentenced to 40 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 12. Nicholas James Gale pleaded no contest to the charge Jan. 30. His charge was amended from an original felony count…
A celebration of life for Ellen Schroeder will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 76, in Ludington. Ellen Rae (Durham) Schroeder, 70, of Ludington, died on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Read her obituary here. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing…
Barbara Lynn “Barb” Dodson, 87, of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2026. Barb was born on Sept. 27, 1938 in Free Soil to Vance and Clara Rosenow. Barb attended Scottville/Mason County Central schools, and graduated with the class of 1956. She attended West Shore Community College and obtained her certification for her LPN (licensed practical nurse.) Barb went on…
St. John’s Church Position: Part-time Music Director Overview: Seeking a passionate director to lead music ministry. Services feature a blended worship style. Responsibilities: · Direct music for one weekly Sunday morning service · Play an instrument and lead vocals for worship services. · Meet with Pastor for worship planning and occasional special services. Requirements: Musical experience with a variety of songs and ability to work and perform with…
LUDINGTON — A new indepndently-produed documentary chronicling the history of the SS Badger and the Great Lakes railroad carferry era will premiere on Saturday, May 16. “Railroad on Water: The Legend of the SS Badger,” produced by Delay In Block Productions, will debut with special screenings at 10 a.m and 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at the Ludington Area…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Election Commission will meet May 21 to review recall petition language targeting two Hamlin Township officials. According to a notice posted Tuesday by Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly, the commission will meet at 8:30 a.m. to review a recall petition against Hamlin Township Treasurer Susan Ptaszenski and at 9 a.m. to…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education has announced the schedule for the second round of interviews in its search for the district’s next superintendent. Finalists Jeff Tuka and Jason O’Dell will participate in public interviews Monday, May 18, at Mason County Central High School, 300 W. Broadway St. The public is encouraged to…
Planting takes place on Saturday By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 39th annual planting of the Ludington Petunia Parade will take place Saturday, May 16, beginning at 8 a.m. Organizers continue to seek volunteers and block captains to help with Saturday’s planting and weeding throughout the summer. On Saturday, approximately 32,000 red, white and blue petunias will be planted…
CLEVELAND — The U.S. Coast Guard plans to deploy a new fleet of autonomous “sail drones” across the Great Lakes this summer, expanding the agency’s use of high-tech surveillance and emergency monitoring tools on one of the world’s largest freshwater systems. The wind- and solar-powered vessels are expected to operate from May through October as part of an effort 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. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Spartans split a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division softball doubleheader with Shelby on Tuesday at Spartan Community Field, rallying offensively in the opener before defensive struggles carried into the…
Lyle Ellis Hanson, 91, of Fountain, died on Tuesday, May 12, 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…
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 junior varsity softball team swept Montague Tuesday night at Oriole Field, defeating the Wildcats 9-8 in Game 1 and 17-9 in Game 2. Rayne Holtrust started in the circle for 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. MONTAGUE — The Ludington varsity softball team earned a pair of mercy-rule victories over Montague on Tuesday, winning 24-1 and 17-5 in a West Michigan Conference Lakes Division doubleheader. Madison VanSickle pitched all three innings…
Joyce L Sorensen, 62, of Scottville, died on Monday, May 11, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. 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…
Barbara Lynn Dodson, 87, of Scottville, died on Monday, May 11, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. 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…
Katherine Bernice Abramowski, 98, of Free Soil, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. She was born on Sept. 19, 1927 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Green) Abramowski. She was seven years old when her parents relocated to Free Soil, from Detroit in 1934. She had been a member of…
Employment: High School English Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job ID #658 Application Deadline: May 19, 2026 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until May 19, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held for Paul Schroeder on Saturday, May 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at American Legion Post 76, in Ludington. Full military honors will take place at 1 p.m. Paul Jeffery Schroeder, 74, of Muskegon, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Click here to read his obituary. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has taken recent steps to improve its marine patrol response times on Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Lake. The sheriff’s office recently entered into a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Coast Guard to use office space at the station and eventually use its lift station along the Ludington…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Flipstar Gymnastics welcomed athletes, families and community members Saturday, May 2, for its annual Spring Fling Fun Meet and “Show-Off Your Skills” event at Flipstar Gymnastics. The event gave lower-level competitive team members an opportunity to participate in the final fun meet of the season, while recreational class students demonstrated skills they have been practicing throughout…
