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Nearly 200 students participate in 41st Math Counts competition

January 23, 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 VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The 41st Math Counts competition was held Thursday, Jan. 22 at West Shore Community College. The event included 197 middle school students from 14 schools. The event is coordinated by…

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WSCC asking students, staff to re-register CodeRED for emergency alerts

January 23, 2026
WSCC asking students, staff to re-register CodeRED for emergency alerts

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College uses CodeRED, an emergency notification system that has recently been updated and rebranded. As a result of this update, all faculty, staff, students and community members must re-enroll to continue receiving emergency alerts from the college. CodeRED allows WSCC to…

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Recent births, published Jan. 23, 2026

January 23, 2026

Vinson Wade Myer, the son of Jamie Alfrejd and Christopher Myer of Irons, was born on Thursday, January 22, 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…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Orioles defeat Fremont

January 22, 2026

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 — Ludington remains undefeated in the West Michigan Conference after defeating the Fremont Packers Thursday, Jan. 22, 84-51. The Orioles broke open a tight game in the second half by outscoring…

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Closings and cancellations, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

January 22, 2026

The following weather-related closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Mason County Central Schools including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools…

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