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. BRETHREN — The OJ DeJonge Middle School (Ludington) competitive cheer team earned third place Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Brethren invitational. It was the team’s first trophy. We welcome submitted photographs. Deadline…
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 — Athletes from Hook and Catch Wrestling Club of Ludington competed at the MYWAY Whitehall Open, held at the Viking Athletic Center in Whitehall, and recorded strong results in youth grappling competition.…
Virginia “Ginny” Laman, 87, of Ludington, died on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was born on Sept. 15, 1938 in Kalamazoo, the third daughter of Donald and Thelma Soerheide. As a child she grew up in Spring Lake and graduated from Grand Haven High School because at that time there was no high school in Spring Lake. She was married…
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: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026: 8:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Millerton Road east of Benson Road, Sheridan Township. 6:30 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road west…
Richard J. Moreschini passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 22, 1932, the son of Julius and Margaret Moreschini, a proud Italian family, and grew up in Ramsay, located in the far western corner of the Upper Peninsula alongside his younger sister Lucille Gedda,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave., has recently hired Courtney Patterson as its general manager. Locally, Patterson has worked at Chef John’s European Cafe and, for six years, bar manager at Table 14. “Courtney is a dynamic hospitality and retail leader with over a decade of experience driving team success and exceptional…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the lineup of the 2026 Rhythm & Dunes community concerts. Mark Blomsteel & the Motor City Drive will perform on Saturday, July 25 and Jedi Mind Trip will perform on Saturday, Aug. 1. Both free concerts will be held at Waterfront Park. Mark Blomsteel & the Motor City Drive features a blend of…
The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026: Schools: Hart Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools West Shore Community College Note: Ludington Area School District is closed for a scheduled staff professional development day. All LASD athletic…
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. BRETHREN — Ludington took second place at the Brethren High School meet Saturday, Jan. 17. Orioles Coach Karen Mazur said the team set new program records in rounds 1 and 3 and…
MASON COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana counties, beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. “Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected,” states NWS. “Near blizzard conditions are possible.” Total snow accumulation between 5 and 8 inches…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Grounding the PM 19 On Feb. 6, 1904, the Pere Marquette 19, which had been in service for just over two months, went aground on Fox Point, Wis., while approaching Milwaukee in the…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – David Alan Hawley, 70, pleaded guilty Nov. 4 to accosting children for immoral purposes and was sentenced Jan. 13 to two days in jail with credit for two days served; five years probation; and $658 in fines and costs. Charges of child sexually abusive activity…
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 — Mason County Central defeated the Glen Lake Lakers 54-50 Saturday, Jan. 17. “This was one heck of a Saturday basketball game,” said MCC Coach Brent Lyon. “It was back and…
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 lost in overtime to the Sault Ste. Marie Blue Devils Saturday in non-conference play “It was a fun afternoon of basketball in Cadillac versus a very talented and…
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. HOPKINS — Mason County Central placed eighth out of 15 at the Hopkins High School invitational Saturday, Jan. 17. In the girls brackets, the Spartans had two champions. Junior Raelyn Wilson, 130…
MASON COUNTY — Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Lake and Newaygo counties remain under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service until 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Expect additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. “Travel could be hazardous at times especially along and near US 31 north of Muskegon,” states NWS. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports…
Sandra Ann (Johnson) Kolb was born to John and Rose Johnson on August 24, 1940, in Ludington and passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 15, 2026. In 1959 Sandra met the love of her life, Kenneth Kolb, when the two were attendants at mutual friends’ wedding. It was love at first sight, and…
Kelly LeRoy Lemire Sr., 63, of Fountain died on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at home. Kelly was born on July 7, 1962 in Ludington, the son of Richard and Ella (Padgett) Lemire. He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1980 as co-valedictorian with Connie Mattox, and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Michigan…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Mason County Eastern’s 2026 homecoming queen and king were crowned Friday evening, Jan. 16, during half-time of the varsity boys basketball game against Traverse City Academy. Faith Troost, daughter of Kathy and Chad Troost, was crowned queen and Nikko Martinez, son of Katrina and Raymond Martinez, was crowned king. _________________________________ Please Support Local…
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. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — The Mason County Eastern Cardinals were victorious in their homecoming game, defeating the Traverse City Academy Mustangs 65-40. “It was a fun homecoming game all around,”…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mission Graphics, the area’s only commercial printer, has moved from its long-time Ludington location to Scottville. Owners Aaron and Jen Alley purchased the business from Aaron’s parents, Tim and Debbie Alley, last February. Last fall they moved it to 113 S. Blaine St. “As Jen and I looked at the business we were building…
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