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Recent death: Frank Joseph Seyka, 77, of Pentwater

January 21, 2026

Frank Joseph Seyka, 77, of Pentwater, died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at home.  He was born February 18, 1948, in Lansing, the son of Frank and Sophie (Jajko) Seyka. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com   ________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Pirates defeat Spartans in conference play

January 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. SCOTTVILLE — The Hart Pirates defeated Mason County Central Tuesday, Jan. 20, 45-32 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. Hart led the game in the first three quarters but the Spartans…

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Recent death: Raymond Stanley “Ray” Broda, 78, of Pentwater

January 20, 2026

Raymond Stanley “Ray” Broda, 78, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home. He was born July 20, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Stanley and Gertrude (Brach) Broda. In accordance with Ray’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel,…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

January 19, 2026

  The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026: Schools: Covenant Christian School, Ludington Fountain Child Development Center Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School,…

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Obituary: Barbara Ann Hart, 88 of Gaylord, formerly of Hart

January 19, 2026

Barbara Ann Hart, 88 of Gaylord, formerly of Hart, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born January 1, 1938, in Detroit, Barbara was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mae (Schuette) Berry. She graduated from Cooley High School, Class of 1956. Barbara married Carl H. Hart on November 26, 1993, and they shared many wonderful years together…

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