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Recent death: Therese Ann Trapper, 68, of Ludington and Whitehall

February 1, 2026

Therese Ann Trapper, 68, of Ludington and Whitehall, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com   Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths.…

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VanderHaag on the way to being 10th Spartan boy to score 1,000 points

January 31, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — After scoring 24 points Friday night against Holton, helping to secure a Spartan win, Mason County Central senior Cole VanderHaag is 16 points away from becoming the 10th boy in Scottville/MCC history to hit 1,000 varsity career points. The Spartans will play top-ranked North Muskegon on Monday at home. Based on his per-game average…

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Photo Feature: The Big Noise marches on

January 31, 2026

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The sculpture “Big Noise” gleams in the sunlight enduring its first Michigan winter. The scultpure, created by local artist and film director Harold Cronk, debuted last October. It is located at Scottville Optimist Park and is a tribute to the Scottville Clown Band and Scottville’s agricultural heritage. The park’s renovations continue and are…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crashes, US 10, Amber Township

January 31, 2026

Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10, Amber Township AMBER TOWNSHIP — 1:18 p.m.: Report of two vehicle crashes on US 10 east of the US 31 overpass.

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Varsity Wrestling: MCC wins 2, loses 3, at Shelby duals

January 31, 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 — Mason County Central had two victories and three losses during the Shelby Super Duals Saturday hosted by Shelby High School. The Spartans defeated Fremont, 50-33 and Grant, 48-15 but lost…

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