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MCC forensics team takes third place at MSU invite

February 18, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. EAST LANSING — The Mason County Central High School Forensics Team competed at the Spartanvitational Tournament last weekend at Michigan State University. Seven MCC made the semifinal round and the Spartans came home with a third place trophy for its division. Competing were…

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MCC board to hold special meeting to consider superintendent search firms

February 13, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 16 to take action on hiring a search firm for a new superintendent. On Monday, Feb. 9, Jeff Mount announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2026, after nearly 20 years in the position. See related story here. The board…

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LHS, MCC jazz bands compete at CMU

February 11, 2026

MOUNT PLEASANT — The Ludington High School Jazz Ensemble and the Mason County Central Jazz Band each competed last week at the Central Michigan University Jazz Festival. LHS earned Most Outstanding Band in the Class B category. MCC earned second runner up for best trumpet section. Members of the LHS Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Keith Kuczynski, are Amelia…

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TalentFirst celebrates unveiling of classroom library at Scottville Elementary

February 10, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SCOTTVILLE — TalentFirst celebrated the official unveiling of a new classroom library Monday at Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary as a part of a series of Adopt-a-Classroom Library ceremonies, marking a major milestone in the region’s effort…

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Letter to MCC community and family; Superintendent Mount

February 10, 2026

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor, Letter to the Mason…

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