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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 — The 41st Math Counts competition was held Thursday, Jan. 22 at West Shore Community College. The event included 197 middle school students from 14 schools. The event is coordinated by…

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WSCC asking students, staff to re-register CodeRED for emergency alerts

January 23, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College uses CodeRED, an emergency notification system that has recently been updated and rebranded. As a result of this update, all faculty, staff, students and community members must re-enroll to continue receiving emergency alerts from the college. CodeRED allows WSCC to…

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Obituary: Kathryn Ruth “Kay” Novotny, 85, of Hart

January 23, 2026

Kathryn Ruth “Kay” Novotny, 85, of Hart, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by family and friends at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 27, 1940, in Alma, the daughter of Frank and Bethel (Lampka) Stimson. Kay was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She enjoyed many activities throughout her life, such…

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Obituary: Gerald Love Davila, 72, of Pentwater

January 23, 2026

Gerald Love Davila, 71, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home. He was born October 24, 1954, in Muskegon, the son of Willie and Barb Davila. Gerald proudly served our country in the US Army. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as watching western movies. Gerald is survived by: his daughter,…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Hart crushes rival Shelby

January 23, 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. HART — The Hart Pirates defeated cross-county rival Shelby Tigers Thursday evening 73-30. “Hart overpowered rival Shelby in all phases of the game,” said Hart Coach Nick Bronsema. Able to build a…

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