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.
- Katherine Bernice Abramowski, 98, of Free Soil, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 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.
- Dyani LeeAnn Miston, the daughter of Sequoia and Ryan Miston of Baldwin, was born on Monday, February 23, 2026.
- Ellis Harmon Rau, the son of Alexa and Gregory Rau of Manistee, was born on Monday, February 23, 2026.
- Sunshine Ray Ramirez, the son of Destiny Ramirez and Scott MacArthur of Scottville, was born on Friday, February 27, 2026.
- Delilah Dianne Grant, the daughter of Savannah Walters and Calvin Grant of Custer, was born on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
- Weston Kade Crafard, the son of Hunter Harvey and Frederick Crafard II of Baldwin, was born on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
- Remington Wayne Maidens, the son of Jessica and DuWane Maidens of Manistee, was born on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
- Dorothy May Engstrom, the daughter of Alexandria and David Engstrom of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
- Dean Alan Cooper, the son of Ryleigh and Cody Cooper of Branch, was born on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
- Azalea Itzel Luna Sanchez, the daughter of Kaitlynn Parmelee and Jose Sanchez of Manistee, was born on Friday, March 20, 2026.
- Jonah Michael Schuler, the son of Calley Schuler and Gavin Schuler of Shelby, was born on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
- Melody Rose Reeder, the daughter of Kelsey Smith and Zachary Reeder of White Cloud, was born on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
- Abneir Mikkel Shetterly, the son of Aubrey and Logan Shetterly of Ludington, was born on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
- Axle Thomas Cole, the son of Brittani Case and Michael Cole of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
- Sage Ryuu Lenzo, the son of Jacqueline and Kyle Lenzo of Ludington, was born on Monday, April 20, 2026.
- Thomas Lane Deppner, the son of Haley Fisk and Nicholas Deppner of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
- Arlo Jacob Lesinski, the son of Gabrielle and Jacob Lesinski of Pentwater, was born on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
- Isaiah Joseph Brewer, the son of Jody and Wes Brewer of Free Soil, was born on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
- Everlee Jaine Martin, the daughter of Alyssa Wolever-Newcom and Christopher Martin of Walhalla, was born on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
- Ace Kyrie Robertson, the son of Nina and Antonio Robertson of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
- Taj Cade Cressell-Linstrom, the son of Adrienne and Brandi Cressell-Lindstrom of Ludington, was born on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
- Lillian Marie Schwass, the daughter of Taylor and Lucas Schwass of Scottville, was born on Monday, May 18, 2026.
- Beckett Alan Graham, the son of Ashleigh and Kenneth Graham of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
- Iris Kena Dougherty, the daughter of Biorna and Michael Dougherty of Ludington, was born on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
- Brian Michael Sheffield III, the son of Kari and Brian Sheffield II of Fountain, was born on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Updated May 26, 2026
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