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February 23, 2026

Folks, we really need your help. Before I continue, I want to thank those who have accepted our request and are now subscribing to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing. We are asking for you to make a small monthly investment in order for us to continue to provide you with local news and sports coverage. Mason County Press and Oceana County…

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Obituary: Angela Marie Alltop, 49, of Hart

February 23, 2026

Angela Marie Alltop, 49, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home. She was born March 22, 1976, in Shelby, the daughter of James and Joyce (Monroe) Alltop. Angie had a presence that could fill any space and time. She was a loving daughter, mom, grandma, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend. She had the deepest…

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Advertising for Bids: Demolition of Building

February 23, 2026

Advertising for Bids: Demolition of Building The Mason County Treasurer is seeking bids for building demolition and site clearing work located at 127 W. Broadway Ave., Scottville, MI 49454. Bids shall be received by March 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Mason County Treasurer’s Office. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.  Sealed Bids shall…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Shelby cruises past Holton to win conference game

February 20, 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.   SHELBY — The Shelby Tigers didn’t give the Holton Red Devils many chances to score Friday night, defeating their West Michigan Conference Rivers Division competitors 59-12. Shelby scorers: Jayna Burmeister, 22…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: MCE tops Pentwater

February 20, 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 — Mason County Eastern defeated Pentwater Friday in West Michigan D League conference play, 54-34. “The girls shook off a slow start shooting and were able to then methodically build a…

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