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HS Competitive Cheer: Hart takes top place at Montague meet

January 15, 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. MONTAGUE — Hart won first place at the Montague High School competitive cheer meet Wednesday, Jan. 14. The win was the second time this season the Pirates have taken the top place…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Hart squashes Newaygo

January 15, 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. NEWAYGO — Hart defeated the Newaygo Lions Wednesday, Jan. 14 51-26. Pirates Coach Nick Bronsema said despite the large score gap, Newaygo was physical and aggressive. The Pirates showcased their depth and balanced…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: MCE defeats Pentwater

January 14, 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. CUSTER — The Mason County Eastern Cardinals defeated the Pentwater Falcons 51-38 in West Michigan D Conference play Wednesday, Jan. 14. “It’s nice to see that we’re executing down the stretch in…

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Obituary: Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch

January 14, 2026

Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Russell was born on February 8, 1938, the son of the late Lester and Millie (Vasicek) Frank. He was a 1956 graduate of Custer High School, known now as Mason County Eastern. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. On June 5, 1960, he…

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Employment: Coaching positions

January 13, 2026

Employment: Coaching positions Mason County Central School District has the following coaching positions open: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach, Job ID #641 Girls Varsity Track Head Coach, Job ID #642 For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Application deadline: Jan. 27, 2026 This is a paid posting. Published until Jan. 27, 2026

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