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Moolenaar launches re-election in Michigan’s 2nd District

January 27, 2026

John Moolenaar (R-Midland) recently announced he is running for re-election in Michigan’s Second Congressional District. “With Republicans leading in the House, real progress has been made to restore common sense in Washington and get America back on track,” states a press release from his office.. “Over the past year, Republicans have delivered major wins for working families by cutting taxes,…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

January 27, 2026

The following closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP and OCP for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools: Hesperia Community Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School, Manistee Walkerville Public Schools Athetlics Hesperia vs. Mason County Eastern girls basketball game Hart vs. Hesperia boys basketball game Hart vs. Spring Lake girls basketball games Pentwater…

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Slippery roads continue to plague motorists

January 27, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Winter continues to hold its icy grip on west Michigan, creating dangerous driving conditions. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office handled several crashes and slide-offs on slippery roads Monday, Jan. 26, including: 8:25 a.m., vehicle slide-off, no damage or injury, Stiles and Washington roads,…

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Wexford-Missaukee ISD and WSCC partnership wins at SkillsUSA

January 27, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. ATLANTA, Ga. — A collaborative partnership between Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District (ISD) and West Shore Community College is opening doors for students and leading to national recognition. Seven students from the Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical Center (CTC) and West Shore Community College competed at the…

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Fire severely damages Ludington house

January 26, 2026

LUDINGTON — A house at 716 E. Danaher St. was severely damaged by fire early Monday morning. Ludington Fire Department was called to the scene at 2:46 a.m. Ludington Fire Chief John Henderson said the home’s attached garage was on fire when fire units arrived on scene. The fire quickly extended into the remainder of the house and into its…

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