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Building mini Badgers

January 8, 2024

Building mini Badgers Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Every winter, the home of John and Penny Fort is overtaken by hundreds of mini ships. John is the craftsman behind a popular souvenir sold onboard the SS…

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MCP is 12 years old

January 8, 2024

MCP is 12 years old On this day, Jan. 8, 2012, I launched the Mason County Press online news service. Owning my own newspaper was a dream I had since high school and I have enjoyed growing this free news service over the years, which has included the created of Oceana County Press in 2014. The success of MCP and…

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Western Michigan University vocal jazz ensemble to perform at WSCC

January 8, 2024

Western Michigan University vocal jazz ensemble to perform at WSCC WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Gold Company, Western Michigan University’s internationally regarded and award-winning vocal jazz ensemble, will perform as a part of West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series on Friday, Jan.…

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MCE homecoming court

January 8, 2024

MCE homecoming court Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools will celebrate homecoming on Friday, Jan. 12, when the boys varsity basketball team plays Walkerville beginning at 7 p.m. The homecoming king and queen will be crowned during halftime of the game. The spirit assembly will take place Friday in the gymnasium from 1:30 to 3…

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Mason County under winter storm watch

January 8, 2024

Mason County under winter storm watch 5-9 inches of snow possible The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm watch for Mason County beginning late Monday night, Jan. 8, through Wednesday morning, Jan. 10. Other counties included in the watch are: Oceana, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta and Isabella- NWS issued the watch at 3:25 a.m.…

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