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Scottville native Edgar Struble remembers Dolly Parton: ‘She was always Dolly’

August 27, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Dolly Parton, the country music icon known as much for her kindness and generosity as her songs, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Nashville following a brief battle with cancer, according to her representatives. She was 80. Scottville native Edgar Struble knew Parton through his 15 years as Kenny Rogers’ music director. When Rogers and Parton began…

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New state cellphone law mirrors policies already in place at most area schools

August 27, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief New bipartisan state law limits student cellphone use in public schools Students at public schools across Mason and Oceana counties begin the school year in the next couple of weeks. When they return…

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West Shore Family Support to celebrate 30 years Sept. 9

August 27, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Shore Family Support will celebrate 30 years of serving women, children and families in Mason and Oceana counties with an open house Wednesday, Sept. 9. The 30th Anniversary Celebration will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at West Shore Family Support, 603 E. Tinkham Ave. The public is invited to tour the center, learn about its…

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Filer Credit Union partnership offers half-price admission to White Pine Village, maritime museum

August 26, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society, in partnership with Filer Credit Union, is launching the Community Access Program, a new initiative designed to make local history more affordable and accessible while supporting the preservation of Mason County’s museums and historic resources. Through the program, Filer Credit Union members will receive 50% off general admission to Historic White Pine Village…

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Facebook changes highlight importance of MCP, OCP Daily Briefing

August 26, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are strongly encouraging readers to subscribe to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing as Facebook considers changes that could make it more difficult — and potentially expensive — for publishers and other organizations to share links with their followers. The Daily Briefing provides subscribers with MCP and OCP headlines delivered directly…

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