High School Bowling: Two wins in a row for Orioles against MCC

January 27, 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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Both Ludington bowling teams scored their second win in a row against Mason County Central Tuesday in a makeup game at Stix/Park Lanes. Ludington girls won 31-0 and the…

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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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Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional

January 27, 2026

Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional.  High School diploma required; 2 years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…

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Employment: Student Success Facilitator

January 27, 2026

  Employment: Student Success Facilitator This is a paid posting, published until Feb. 10, 2026.

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Employment: School Bus Aide

January 27, 2026

Employment: School Bus Aide West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Bus Aide. High School diploma required; 2 years experience working with students preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or…

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Employment: Middle School Interventionist Instructional Assistant

January 27, 2026

Employment: Middle School Interventionist Instructional Assistant This is a paid posting, published until Feb. 10, 2026. 

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Orioles break Tigers’ winning streak

January 26, 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. SHELBY — The Ludington Orioles broke the Shelby Tigers’ nine game winning streak Monday. LHS was victorious 44-30. “This was a very good win against a very talented and well coached Shelby basketball…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: North Muskegon tops MCC in conference home game

January 26, 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. SCOTTVILLE — The North Muskegon Norsemen defeated Mason County Central Monday 39-32 in West Michigan Conference Lakes Division play. “Tonight both teams played hard but they were a little better than we…

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High School Bowling: Orioles defeat Spartans

January 26, 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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Orioles defeated the Mason County Central Spartans in bowling at Stix Bar/Park Lakes Monday. LHS girls won 29-1 and LHS boys won 23-7. “For the girls they…

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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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Deputies respond to multiple crashes in treacherous conditions 

January 26, 2026

MASON COUNTY — Mason County sheriff’s deputies had a busy day Friday, Jan. 23, responding to multiple vehicle crashes in white-out conditions. A 59-year-old Manistee man and his passenger, a 44-year-old Manistee man, both received minor injuries following a rollover crash Friday at 12:34 p.m. on the US 31 freeway near the Ludington rest area in Summit Township, said Mason…

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WSCC achieves accreditations

January 26, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College recently achieved two significant achievements: the reaffirmation of its institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the awarding of initial programmatic accreditation for its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Paramedic program.            On Jan. 13, 2026, the Institutional…

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Ties & Tutus Daddy Daughter Dance tickets on sale

January 26, 2026

LUDINGTON — Tickets are now on sale for the West Shore Family Support Ties & Tuts Daddy Daughter Dance. The fundraising event will be held Friday, March 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave. The event offers fathers and father figures a special evening with their daughters, featuring dinner, dancing, photos, and a lively Glow…

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Police news, published Jan. 26, 2026

January 26, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026: 11:42 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle slide-off, no damage or injury, Sugar Grove and Stiles roads, Victory Township. 8:26 p.m., (MCSO), an 18-year-old Scottville man was arrested on an…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 26, 2026

MASON COUNTY — A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for west Michigan — including Mason and Oceana counties — beginning at midnight Monday, Jan. 26, through 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. Expect total snow accumulation between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow and…

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Obituary: Gerry Lee Gribble, 92, of Pentwater and Rensselaer, Ind.

January 26, 2026

Gerry Lee Gribble, 92, of Pentwater and Rensselaer, Ind. was born May 21, 1933, in Sioux City, Iowa and passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Ludington Woods in Ludington. He was the only son of Vernon and Kathleen (Engle) Gribble and raised in Muncie, Ind. On June 13, 1954, he married Barbara Ann Carson, and their cherished marriage…

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Obituary: Daniel Vito Astrowski, 96, of Ludington

January 26, 2026

Daniel Vito Astrowski, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Daniel was born on March 14, 1929, in Chicago, the son of the late Jospeh and Lillian Astrowski. He attended Kelly High School in Chicago. Daniel married Doris “Dori” Shafer on June 25, 1954, at the Scottville United Methodist Church. Daniel worked at C&O Railway for 20…

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Obituary: Kenneth Samuel Hoadley, 64, of Free Soil

January 26, 2026

Kenneth Samuel Hoadley, 64, passed away early in the morning on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home in Free Soil. Born April 4, 1961 in Manistee to Samuel and Bernadette Hoadley, Ken was the brother of Mary (Rick) Tyler, Roseann Sanders, and Daniel Hoadley. He also leaves behind nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends. Kenneth was preceded…

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