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Weather Alert: Tornado watch in effect until 4 a.m.

April 14, 2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a tornado watch, which includes Mason and Oceana counties and surrounding Lake Michigan waters, in effect until 4 a.m. Wednesday. The watch covers the lakeshore from Pentwater to Manistee — placing Mason County directly within the affected area — along with a broad stretch of adjacent nearshore and offshore waters on…

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April 14, 2026

Thank you to those who have accepted our request and are now subscribing to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing. This really helps to sustain local news coverage. But, we really could use more subscribers. We are asking for a small amount – $10 a month, which is about 33 cents a day. In exchange, you receive an email each day, called…

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Visitors bureau seeks volunteers for downtown center

April 14, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is recruiting volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington Visitors Center. The center serves as an information hub for visitors seeking details on local attractions and travel resources throughout Mason County. “This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact in our community, as our volunteers are often the first to…

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Ludington O-Bots triumph at Ferris State district event

April 14, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  BIG RAPIDS — The Ludington O-Bots, FIRST Robotics Team 7160, returned home as champions following a dominant performance at the FIRST in Michigan District event held at Ferris State University. Competing against 40 teams from across the region, the O-Bots secured…

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Lightning likely cause of Custer Twp. barn fire

April 13, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Custer Fire Chief Darrell Crawford said lightning is the likely cause of a fire that destroyed a barn Sunday morning. Firefighters were intially dispatched to property owned by Gary Saya at 7:03 a.m. Upon arriving, the building was fully engulfed in flames. Law enforcement on scene said the barn contained various farm implements…

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