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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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Traffic Alert: US 31 freeway closed due to crash

January 23, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — 1:15 p.m: The southbound lane of US 31 freeway in Mason County is currently closed due to a vehicle crash.

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 31 and Hoague Road

January 23, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP, 1:33 p.m.: Report of an additional two vehicle crash on North US 31, at Hoague Road. US 31 at that intersection is blocked off. Emergency personnel are on scene on a vehicle crash on US 31 at Free Soil Road as well. ______________________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along…

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Community foundation accepting grant applications

January 23, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County and the Youth Advisory Council are accepting applications for two spring grant opportunities. Through its Campaign for Mason County and community supporters, the Community Foundation has more than $120,000 in grant funding available for this cycle. “We are deeply grateful to the generous donors whose vision and support allow us to address…

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Reek Road closed due to flooding

January 23, 2026

CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has advised that Reek Road at Indian Bridge, between First Street and East Conrad Road is currently closed to all traffic due to flooding of the Pere Marquette River. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…

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