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Muddy Fox Trot returns to WSCC campus for 11th year July 18

April 23, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Muddy Fox Trot, a family-friendly 5K mud run featuring a boot camp-style obstacle course, will return for its 11th year Saturday, July 18, at West Shore Community College. Course flights are scheduled to begin as early as 9:30 a.m. on…

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Varsity Softball: Cardinals fall to Frankfort in doubleheader

April 23, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern battled through seven innings but came up short in a 5-2 loss to Frankfort in the opener of a doubleheader Thursday. The Cardinals took a 2-0 lead in the fourth…

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Fire destroys pole barn near Pleiness Lake

April 23, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief EDEN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a 1,600-square-foot pole barn Thursday morning near Pleiness Lake. Firefighters were dispatched to 1258 E. Lone Pine Road at 5:49 a.m. Upon arrival, the building was fully engulfed in flames. Mason-Oceana 911 received several calls about the fire. The property owner, Michael Seildman, told firefighters he was not home at the…

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MCC High School Band receives top honors at state festival

April 23, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  OTSEGO — The Mason County Central High School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Brian Parent, earned top honors at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Band Festival held Thursday at Otsego High School. The MCC high school symphonic band received…

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Obituary: Roger Clinton Bailey, 90, of Pentwater

April 23, 2026

Roger Clinton Bailey of Pentwater passed peacefully at the age of 90 on Friday, April 17, 2026. He was with his beautiful bride Ruth. They were married for nearly 63 years. Roger was a gentle hearted man of enduring loyalty. He had many passions and interests, but he particularly loved his family, music, history, and the outdoors. Roger was born…

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