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Recent births, published Feb. 24, 2026

February 24, 2026

Ellis Harmon Rau, the son of Alexa and Gregory Rau of Manistee, was born on Monday, February 23, 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 contribution will…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: MCC passes Holton in first district round

February 23, 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 — Mason County Central defeated Holton in the first round of Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 District 73 tournament. The Spartans won 74-29, eliminating the Red Devils. “Tonight was…

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Community foundation campaign exceeds goal by $1 million

February 23, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County recently raised over $6 million for its Campaign for Mason County: Building a Stronger Community Together. The foundation’s goal was $5 million. The campaign finished with $3,032,500 in cash gifts and $3,045,000 in planned gifts for a total of $6,077,500. The recent success echoes the community foundation’s history. In 2007, the foundation launched…

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34th Family AfFAIR is Saturday, March 14

February 23, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The 34th annual Family AfFAIR will be held on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free event is open to anyone; children must be accompanied by an adult. This year’s theme is: “Sharing S’More Kindness Builds Strong Families and Communities.” Every year hundreds of people from area businesses…

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Polar Plunge will raise funds for Special Olympics

February 23, 2026

MANISTEE TOWNSHIP, Manistee Co. — The Polar Plunge fundraiser for Area 24 Special Olympics will take place on Saturday, March 14 at Little River Casino Resort. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to take a refreshing jump in an outdoor pool, all in the name of helping raise money for special athletes. Last year, 100 people took the…

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