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Fire severely damages Ludington house

January 26, 2026

LUDINGTON — A house at 716 E. Danaher St. was severely damaged by fire early Monday morning. Ludington Fire Department was called to the scene at 2:46 a.m. Ludington Fire Chief John Henderson said the home’s attached garage was on fire when fire units arrived on scene. The fire quickly extended into the remainder of the house and into its…

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Deputies respond to multiple crashes in treacherous conditions 

January 26, 2026

MASON COUNTY — Mason County sheriff’s deputies had a busy day Friday, Jan. 23, responding to multiple vehicle crashes in white-out conditions. A 59-year-old Manistee man and his passenger, a 44-year-old Manistee man, both received minor injuries following a rollover crash Friday at 12:34 p.m.…

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WSCC achieves accreditations

January 26, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College recently achieved two significant achievements: the reaffirmation of its institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the awarding of initial programmatic accreditation…

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Ties & Tuts Daddy Daughter Dance tickets on sale

January 26, 2026

LUDINGTON — Tickets are now on sale for the West Shore Family Support Ties & Tuts Daddy Daughter Dance. The fundraising event will be held Friday, March 6 from 5:30…

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Police news, published Jan. 26, 2026

January 26, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026:…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 26, 2026

MASON COUNTY — A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for west Michigan — including Mason and Oceana counties — beginning at midnight Monday, Jan.…

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Obituary: Gerry Lee Gribble, 92, of Pentwater and Rensselaer, Ind.

January 26, 2026

Gerry Lee Gribble, 92, of Pentwater and Rensselaer, Ind. was born May 21, 1933, in Sioux City, Iowa and passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Ludington Woods in…

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Obituary: Daniel Vito Astrowski, 96, of Ludington

January 26, 2026

Daniel Vito Astrowski, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Daniel was born on March 14, 1929, in Chicago, the son of the late Jospeh and Lillian…

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Obituary: Kenneth Samuel Hoadley, 64, of Free Soil

January 26, 2026

Kenneth Samuel Hoadley, 64, passed away early in the morning on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home in Free Soil. Born April 4, 1961 in Manistee to Samuel and…

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Recent death: Lorree Kay (Hammond) Keating, 70, of Ludington

January 26, 2026

Lorree Kay (Hammond) Keating, 70, of Ludington, died on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of…

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Employment: Financial Aid Support Specialist

January 26, 2026

Employment: Financial Aid Support Specialist West Shore Community College (WSCC) seeks a positive and outcome-focused professional to join our Financial Aid team. This team member must enjoy a fast-paced work…

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January 25, 2026

Folks, we really need your help. We are asking for you to make a small monthly investment in order for us to continue to provide you with local news and…

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Obituary: Marjorie Elaine Morang of Free Soil

January 25, 2026

Marjorie Elaine Morang, known affectionately as Margie, passed away on January 20, 2026, at her home in Free Soil. Born in Manistee, she lived a rich and fulfilling life characterized…

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Today in Mason County’s History: Jan. 24, 1906

January 24, 2026

In celebration of the semiquincentennial of the United States, Mason County Press and the Mason County Historical Society present a new weekly series: This Week in Mason County History. This…

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Co-op Hockey: Badgers defeat Cheboygan

January 24, 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. CHEBOYGAN —…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: LHS defeats Elk Rapids at Cadillac weekend showcase

January 24, 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. CADILLAC —…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Bear Lake tops Eastern

January 24, 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. BEAR LAKE…

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Repeat offender arraigned on multiple drug charges

January 23, 2026

LUDINGTON — Allen Mallison, 37, of Ludington was arraigned today in 79th District Court on multiple drug charges in relation to an arrest that occurred at a local hotel. Mallison…

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Nearly 200 students participate in 41st Math Counts competition

January 23, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP —…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 23, 2026

January 23, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Kayla Jean Johnson, 33, two counts of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and two counts of possession of…

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Traffic Alert: US 31 freeway closed due to crash

January 23, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — 1:15 p.m: The southbound lane of US 31 freeway in Mason County is currently closed due to a vehicle crash.

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