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Mike Shwartz: Holocaust survivor became local ‘Cheeseman’.

December 12, 2023

Mike Shwartz: Holocaust survivor became local ‘Cheeseman’. This history article is sponsored by the Mason County Historical Society. This article was originally posted in December 2020. MCP is posting it again in observance of Hanukkah 2023.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: In a previous story, I told the story of the Benow and Schoenberger families and their influences as…

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The Benows and Schoenbergers: Jewish legacies of downtown Scottville

December 11, 2023

The Benows and Schoenbergers: Jewish legacies of downtown Scottville This history article is sponsored by the Mason County Historical Society. This article was originally posted in December 2020. MCP is posting it again in observance of Hanukkah 2023.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Hanukkah 2020 began Thursday evening and continues until evening of Friday, Dec. 18. While Mason County has seen…

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WMCMH Consumer Artwork Project

December 4, 2023

WMCMH Consumer Artwork Project Local Creativity Shines Light on Behavioral Health Awareness Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Lori Schummer, WMCMH Director of Public Relations and Customer Services West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) recently had a Consumer Artwork Event to bring awareness…

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WMCMH teams unite to deliver Thanksgiving feasts to local veterans

November 27, 2023

WMCMH teams unite to deliver Thanksgiving feasts to local veterans Mental Health Matters by Lori Schummer Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH A heartfelt gesture of gratitude and generosity was recently shared by West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) with local veterans in Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties. The event was part of the agency’s “Spotlight of…

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VIDEO: Historical Society receives donation of large Carrom collection

November 17, 2023

VIDEO: Historical Society receives donation of large Carrom collection By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society received a major donation today of a collection of over 50 Carrom boards. The donation was made by Tom Hearn of North Carolina. Hearn started collecting Carrom boards in 2000. Through the years, he said he believes he has collected…

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