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Moolenaar receives Medal of Merit from National Guard

March 5, 2026

Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Midland) was awarded the 2025 Medal of Merit by the National Guard Association of the United States this week. The annual award recognizes legislators on the state and federal level for contributions to the National Guard. Moolenaar was presented the medal by the National Guard Association of Michigan. “For 390 years, dedicated guardsmen have served the United States as…

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Scottville man injured in 3-vehicle US 10 crash

March 5, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Scottville man received minor injuries in a three-vehicle crash on US 10 east of Darr Road Wednesday, March 4, shortly after 7 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man’s vehicle was rear-ended while he was stopped…

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79th District Court arraignments, published March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Kevin Scott Criss, 56, one count of third-degree child abuse and one count of third-degree child abuse — committed in the presence of a child. Offense date: Feb. 3, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: March 11 at 1:30…

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Easter events 2026

March 5, 2026

The following Easter events scheduled for Oceana and Mason counties have been reported to Oceana County Press and Mason County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: editor@oceanacountypress.com. Begin the subject line with “Easter Event.” Friday, April 3, 2026 Ludington’s Cornerstone Baptist Church Community Good Friday Service, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026: Silver Lake Sand Dunes…

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Police news, published March 4, 2026

March 4, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, March 3, 2026: 6:54 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of US 10, Amber Township. 7:30 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Ordway Road south of Kinney…

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