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. WHITEHALL — The Ludington Orioles defeated the Whitehall Vikings in West Michigan Conference Lakes Division play Monday, 84-59. Ludington was hot from behind the 3 point line knocking down 12 3 pointers.…
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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Wolves 10U Hockey took the runner-up spot in the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) District 6 tournament over the weekend. The Wolves fell to Ann Arbor…
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. MUSKEGON — Ludington’s bowling team split against Montague Monday night at Sherman Lanes. The girls defeated the Wildcats 16-14 while the boys lost 30-0. “Our girls have been working hard the last…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District has made major technology upgrades to its classrooms in recent years, utilizing COVID-era Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. As the district started to explore technology for classroom updates, its two key priorities were…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Meridian, Idaho man received non-life-threatening injuries after he lost control of his vehicle; left the roadway; struck several trees; and his vehicle overturned on Fountain Road west of Stephens Road Thursday, Jan. 29, around 5:15 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Both drivers and a passenger were injured in a head-on crash Saturday, Jan. 31, around 11 a.m. on US 10 east of Main Street, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 32-year-old Ludington man, who was a driver, and a 60-year-old Howard City, Mich. woman and her passenger, who is a 64-year-old Belmont, Mich. woman, all received…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Eight storage units in the 600 block of West US 10-31 were broken into by an intruder or intruders who cut the locks, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The crime was reported to sheriff’s office Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29, said Sheriff Cole. It was not immediately known the extent of items that were stolen. ____________________ Please…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Joseph Carl Eiserman, 39, two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Offense date: Jan. 19, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police Department (LPD). Probable cause conference: Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. Bail: $250,000/cash/surety. – Cody Jay Baker, 39, fourth-degree fleeing and eluding police. Offense date: Dec.…
Women Who Care of Mason County and Men Who Care of Mason County will each meet, separately, on Tuesday, Feb 3. Women Who Care of Mason County will meet at the United Methodist Church, 5810 Bryant Road, at 5:30 p.m. Men Who Care of Mason County will meet at the People’s Church, 115 W. Loomis St., also at 5:30 p.m. During the short…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026: 10:28 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Taylor Road and Navajo Trail, Branch Township. 10:30 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, US 31 freeway…
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect for a large portion of west and central Michigan — including Mason and Oceana counties — until 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Areas of freezing drizzle are expected with a light glaze of ice accumulation. Plan on slippery roads. “Freezing drizzle may end earlier or linger longer…
Richard Winters, 56, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services 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 __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — As the weekend transitioned from January to February, Mason County was blessed with sunny skies Saturday and Sunday and spectular sunsets both evenings. The slightly warmer temperatures, in the 20s, helped give some hope that winter is now on the downswing. Around the County is presented by Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally…
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. JACKSON — The 12U West Shore Wolves won the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association District 6 championship Sunday at the Jackson Optimist Center, earning the opportunity to represent District 6 at the MAHA state…
By Joan Young, MCP contributing writer Photos provided by Jodie Seese What comes to mind when you think of a triathlon? Hawaii? Ironman? Unbelievable feats of endurance? High-cost participation events? Who are triathletes? Maybe slim and muscled young bodies appear in your imagination. Would you conjure up images of middle-aged women? Distances and costs that actually sound reasonable rather than…
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. The Lakeshore Badgers were on the road over the weekend. First playing against the Gladwin Flying Gs in Gladwin on Friday then against the Manistique Emeralds on Saturday. Unfortunately, the Badgers were…
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. Members of the Hook & Catch Wrestling Club’s youth program, known as the Honey Badgers, competed in several tournaments over the weekend, earning strong finishes across the region. On Friday, Jan. 30,…
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Sally Faye Iles, 82, of Ludington, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…
Richard Joseph St. Hilaire, 79, of Ludington, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at home. A full obituary will be post at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…
Bradley Allen Blood, 80, of Ludington, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022…
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