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Women Who Care, Men Who Care to meet Tuesday

May 4, 2026

Women Who Care of Mason County and Men Who Care of Mason County will each meet, separately, on Tuesday, May 5. Women Who Care of Mason County will meet at the United Methodist Church, 5810 Bryant Road, at 5:30 p.m. Men Who Care of Mason County will meet at the People’s Church, 115 W. Loomis St., also at 5:30 p.m.…

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Weekend police news, published May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

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…

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MCC superintendent candidate became South Haven principal in October

May 4, 2026

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…

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Michigan United Conservation Clubs to Dissolve After Nearly 90 Years

May 4, 2026

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…

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MCC superintendent candidate left former district with $200K severance

May 3, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central School District Board of Education will interview four candidates for the superintendent position this week. Among them is Jason Lundin. From 2024 to 2025, Lundin served as superintendent of Beal City Public Schools. His departure from the district followed a public outcry over his leadership style. Initially, Lundin received high…

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