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When SNAP pauses, Lakeshore Food Club matters more than ever

October 28, 2025

Letter to the Editor Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor,…

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Smith & Eddy Insurance can help navigate Medicare

October 28, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance is among several insurance agencies across the country helping people ages 65 and over navigate Medicare. The current Medicare enrollment period began Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. “There’s a lot of noise out there,” said Ed Forfinski, agent at Smith & Eddy. “There are a lot of TV commercials and other advertisements…

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Obituary: Marion Mallion, 87, of Ludington

October 28, 2025

Marion Mallion, 87, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born November 23, 1937, in Manitowoc, Wis., Marion was the daughter of the late Fred and Erna (Sampe) Wilms. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, class of 1955. On November 3, 1957, she married the love of her life,…

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Weekend police news, published Oct. 27, 2025

October 27, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent activity of local law enforcement. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 – 7:42 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, Chauvez Road west of Custer Road, Eden Township. – 1:35 p.m., MCSO: A 33-year-old Scottville woman was arrested at…

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Public Notice: A chance to get involved with Mason County government

October 27, 2025

This is a paid posting. Published until Nov. 10, 2025

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