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MCE homecoming court

January 8, 2026

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — The 2026 Mason County Eastern High School homecoming court has been announced. The homecoming king and queen will be crowned during halftime of the homecoming game, Friday, Jan. 16, when the boys varsity basketball team takes on Grand Traverse Academy. The game begins at 7 p.m. Homecoming spirit week, “Cities Around the World,”…

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Fundraiser at Krave to help Grant Fire Chief Melchert

January 8, 2026

LUDINGTON — A fundraising event to help Grant Township Fire Chief Ron Melchert will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Krave, 103 E. Ludington Ave. Melchert is currently undergoing treatment for stage 4 esophageal cancer. See related story here. _________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…

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Land conservation seminar scheduled

January 8, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is hosting a land conservation seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The event will also be available online. A panel of conservation experts from the Cadillac Area Land Conservancy, Land Conservancy of West Michigan, and the U.S. Department…

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Toys for Tots/Gift for Teens serve over 600 area children

January 8, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — Over 600 area children received presents on Christmas morning through the 53rd annual Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens distribution, held in partnership with FiveCAP Inc. and Synergy Broadcasting Group. “This program helps parents, who may otherwise not be able to afford gifts, to provide a merrier Christmas for their children,” FiveCAP executive director Mary Trucks said. In the…

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Historical Society’s 2026 Speaker Series kicks off semiquincentennial events

January 7, 2026

  LUDINGTON — Launching Mason County’s celebration of the United States Semiquincentennial, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Mason County Historical Society launches its 2026 Speaker Series on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Throughout the year, the historical society will observe events commemorating special events that have occurred throughout the history of the nation with…

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