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Varsity Baseball: Falcons fall to Brethren in doubleheader, drop close opener 7-6

April 10, 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. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Falcons dropped both games of a doubleheader to Brethren Thursday, falling 7-6 in the opener and 19-7 in the nightcap. In Game 1, Pentwater controlled much of the contest behind a…

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Obituary: Joseph Allen Phillips, 49, of Hesperia

April 10, 2026

Joseph Allen Phillips, 49, of Hesperia, died on Thursday, April 2, 2026  in his home. Joe(Joseph) was born in York, Penn on June 3, 1976. He was a dedicated and hard worker serving almost 15 years at Linamar (Aludyne) in Montague. After high school graduation, Joe served four years in the U.S. Army before starting in the workforce. Joe loved…

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Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher

April 9, 2026

Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2026/2027 academic school year. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 651. Application deadline: April 23, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until April 23, 2026

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Varsity Track & Field: Pentwater earns 26 medals, 17 personal bests at MCE invite

April 8, 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 — The Pentwater Falcon varsity track and field team opened the season with a strong showing, earning 26 medals and recording 17 personal bests in its first meet of the year. Competing with limited…

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Richard H. Balsitis II, 68, of Hesperia

April 6, 2026

Richard H. Balsitis II, 68, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born March 17, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the son of Richard H. Sr., and Ann (VanDrunen) Balsitis. Rick had many hobbies, including hunting, fishing, and helping others, but most of all he loved being a papa. He absolutely adored his family. Rick was a kind…

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