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Near blizzard conditions predicted, winter storm warning issued

January 18, 2026

MASON COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana counties, beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. “Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected,” states NWS. “Near blizzard conditions are possible.” Total snow accumulation between 5 and 8 inches…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Jan. 17, 2026

January 17, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – David Alan Hawley, 70, pleaded guilty Nov. 4 to accosting children for immoral purposes and was sentenced Jan. 13 to two days in jail with credit for two days served; five years probation; and $658 in fines and costs. Charges of child sexually abusive activity…

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Winter weather advisory extended until 7 a.m. Sunday

January 17, 2026

MASON COUNTY — Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Lake and Newaygo counties remain under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service until 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Expect additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. “Travel could be hazardous at times especially along and near US 31 north of Muskegon,” states NWS. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 15, 2026

MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties — including Mason and Oceana — are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, until 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts are predicted. The heavier snow will be west of US…

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Drivers injured in US 10-31 crash

January 15, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old Scottville woman and a 34-year-old Ludington woman  sustained injuries following a two-vehicle crash on US 10-31 west of Dennis Road Wednesday, Jan. 14, shortly before 4:18 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Both women were drivers. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…

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