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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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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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