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New nonprofit supporting local journalism receives Press Forward grant

May 15, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — A new locally based nonprofit organization has been formed to help ensure the long-term sustainability of local news in Mason and Oceana counties and surrounding communities. Sable Points Media Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, will gather news and information for Mason County Press and Oceana County Press while working alongside Media Group 31, parent company of the two online…

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State-ranked North Muskegon tops Hart girls soccer 7-2

May 15, 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. HART — Hart dropped its final West Michigan Conference match of the season Friday, falling to state-ranked North Muskegon 7-2 in girls varsity soccer action. Zoily Sarabia scored for the Pirates in the first half…

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Pentwater sends 2 athletes to state finals at regional meet

May 15, 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. BRETHREN — The Pentwater Falcons closed out the track and field season Friday at the Division 4 Regional Meet in Brethren with a strong showing that included two state qualifiers, 18 place finishes, 30 medals…

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Over 50 honored during Make a Difference Awards

May 14, 2026

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — More than 50 educators, support staff, community members and organizations were honored Wednesday during the 11th Annual Make a Difference Awards hosted by the West Shore Educational Service District Special Education…

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Tigers battle No. 6 North Muskegon in hard-fought conference match

May 14, 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. NORTH MUSKEGON — The Shelby Tigers girls varsity soccer team turned in a strong defensive effort Wednesday night but fell 4-0 to No. 6-ranked North Muskegon in a West Michigan Conference match. Shelby held the…

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