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Police news, published April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, March 30, 2026: 1:32 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway north of Olmstead Road, Summit Township. 4:27 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of…

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Recent death: Kimberly Mae Koslow, 55, of Ludington

April 1, 2026

Kimberly Mae Koslow, 55, of Ludington, died on Monday, March 30, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths.…

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Obituary: Sgt. James Paul Vernier, 22, Free Soil

April 1, 2026

U.S. Army Sgt. James Paul Vernier, 22, Free Soil, passed away on March 23, 2026. James was born on July 30, 2003, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Heather Vernier and Staff Sgt. Roger Vernier (ret., U.S. Army). Growing up in a military family, he…

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Obituary: Pamela Jo Beal, 87, of Ludington,

April 1, 2026

Pamela Jo Beal, 87, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Corewell Health Hospital in Ludington, following a brave and stoic struggle. Pamela was born on…

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Free Soil Township Zoning Board of Appeals

April 1, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGFree Soil Township Zoning Board of Appeals The Free Soil Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Free Soil/Mead Township Fire Hall,…

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Badger documentary to premiere May 16-17 in Ludington, Manitowoc

March 31, 2026

LUDINGTON — A new indepndently-produed documentary chronicling the history of the SS Badger and the Great Lakes railroad carferry era will premiere in Ludington and Manitowoc this spring. “Railroad on…

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Former MCC softball coach charged with sex crimes

March 31, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — Former Mason County Central varsity softball coach Jonathan Isaac Blake, 55, has been charged in Mason County’s 79th District Court with three high-court…

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79th District Court arraignments, published March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Dwayne Gene Gardner, Jr., 22, third-degree child abuse. Offense date: March 1, 2026. Agency: Mason County…

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MCP needs your help

March 31, 2026

Folks, we 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…

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Police news, published March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Ludington Police Department activity: Monday, March 30, 2026: 11:08…

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Public Notice: Mason County Housing Repair Program Applications Open

March 31, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: Mason County Housing Repair Program Applications Open Mason County is accepting applications for housing repair assistance programs available to low- to moderate-income homeowners. Applications are available online at:https://library.municode.com/MI/mason_county_/munidocs/munidocs…

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Grand Rapids astronaut to make history on Artemis II mission

March 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — When NASA’s Artemis II mission launches Wednesday, April 1, a west Michigan native will be aboard, marking a historic milestone not only…

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Former law enforcement officer builds successful insulation business in Irons

March 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief IRONS — After 18 years in law enforcement, John Bennett took a leap of faith and stepped into a completely different career field. Along with a…

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Clear Springs Nature Preserve

March 30, 2026

Story and photos by Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer Whenever you are in need of a short or moderate hike on the way from the Mason County area to Muskegon,…

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Man found ‘slumped’ over the wheel arrested for OWI

March 30, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for operating while intoxicated…

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US 31 bridge work near Pentwater to begin April 6

March 30, 2026

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $1 million project Monday, April 6, to improve the US 31 bridges over the south branch of…

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Seasonal road restrictions lifted

March 30, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — Seasonal weight and speed restrictions that have been in effect since Feb. 16, have been lifted, according to the Mason County Road Commission. Seasonal weight restrictions are typically…

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Mental Health Matters: Getting help when you need it

March 30, 2026

By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Service, West Michigan Community Mental Health Seeking help for mental health or substance use concerns can feel overwhelming, often leaving individuals…

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Obituary: Earl William Standish Jr., 70, of Ludington

March 30, 2026

Earl William Standish Jr., 70, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 5, 1955, in Ludington, the son of the…

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Recent death: Carolyn S. McVicker, 69, of Fountain

March 30, 2026

Carolyn S. McVicker, 69, of Fountain, died on Friday, March 27, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Radiant Church expands into Oceana County with Hart campus

March 27, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART — There is a strong sense of redemption at Hart’s newest place of Christian worship. Located at 314 S. State St., Radiant Church held its…

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