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 Friday, May 1, 2026 through Sunday, May 3, 2026: Friday, May 1, 2026 8:23 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD), a 31 year old Ludington man was arrested on a warrant in the 400 block of…
Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Mental Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. May is Mental Health Awareness Month: A Time to Learn, Connect and Support One Another By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Service for West Michigan Community Mental Health Each May, communities observe Mental…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Less than five months after being hired by South Haven Public Schools in October 2025, administrator Amy Cockburn has applied to be superintendent of Mason County Central Schools. Cockburn, pronounced “Co-burn,” told the South Haven Beacon at the time of her hiring that she believed South Haven was where she should be. According to…
LANSING — The Board of Directors of Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has unanimously approved a resolution to dissolve the organization, subject to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. For nearly 90 years, MUCC has served as a unified voice for conservation in Michigan, championing hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts through advocacy, education, and partnerships with…
Thelma “Jean” Jensen Ohse, 87, of Custer passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Jean was born on July 29, 1938 in Lapeer, the daughter of Leslie and Kathryn (Weir) Conant. Her family moved to Mason County where she grew up and attended Custer schools, graduating high school with the Mason County Eastern class of 1956. She was first married to Kenneth Quick,…
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