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MCE to host ‘Bear-y Special Winter Night Party’ for preschool families

January 21, 2026

CUSTER — Mason County Eastern will host a “Bear-y Special Winter Night Party” for preschool children (ages 3 and 4) and their parents/guardians on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The event will take place in the MCE Elementary multi-purpose room. Snacks and activities will be included in the free event. Attendees are asked to arrive no later…

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Recent death: Amy Elizabeth (Williams) Jalocha, 43, of Free Soil

January 21, 2026

  Amy Elizabeth (Williams) Jalocha, 43, of Free Soil, died on Monday, January 19, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Path of Life church in Ludington, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to the WillStrong Foundation or Path…

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Recent births, published Jan. 21, 2026

January 21, 2026

Oliver Lee Gregg, the son of Christen and Justin Gregg of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, January 21, 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: North Muskegon ends Orioles’ winning streak

January 20, 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. NORTH MUSKEGON — North Muskegon handed the Orioles their first loss of the season, breaking an 11-game winning streak. The Norsemen defeated LHS 60-54. North Muskegon’s Adam Duegner was a little too…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Pirates defeat Spartans in conference play

January 20, 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 — The Hart Pirates defeated Mason County Central Tuesday, Jan. 20, 45-32 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. Hart led the game in the first three quarters but the Spartans…

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