The following births have been reported in 2026 to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press:
(Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital)
- Collin Bradley Cox, the son of Erin and Christopher Cox of Scottville, was born on Friday, January 2, 2026.
- Mallory Elizabeth Andres, the daughter of Jessica Cordes and Phillip Andres of Manistee, was born on Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Odin Elias Martinez Frost, the son of Margarita Martinez-Coleman and Michael Frost of Ludignton, was born on Friday, January 9, 2026.
- Stella Peach Francisco, the daughter of Lindsay and Hayden Francsico of Free Soil, was born on Monday, January 12, 2026.
- Harley Matthew Marie Singer, the daughter of Christina Singer of Fountain, was born at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont on Monday, January 13, 2026.
- Oliver Lee Gregg, the son of Christen and Justin Gregg of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
- Vinson Wade Myer, the son of Jamie Alfrejd and Christopher Myer of Irons, was born on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
- Malcolm Matthew Oboyski, the son of Miranda Browne and Matthew Oboyski of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
- Scottie Marie Jackoviak, the daughter of Hayley and John Jackoviak of Custer, was born on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.
- Beniah Loren Prominski, the son of Kaitlyn and Colin Prominski of Mears, was born on Monday, February 9, 2026.
- Weston Blaidd Buell, the son of Chrystal and London Buell of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
- Elliott James Stakenas, the son of Amanda and Alec Stakenas of Custer, was born on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
- Josie Eleanor Weaver, the daughter of Emily and Nathan Weaver of Custer, was born on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Updated Feb. 13, 2026
