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Sheriff asks residents not to drive unless necessary due to dangerous storm

March 16, 2026

MASON COUNTY — As a winter storm barrels down on Mason County, Sheriff Kim Cole is asking residents not to drive unless it is necessary. “Roads continue to deteriorate across the county,” states Sheriff Cole in a Facebook post issued Monday afternoon, March 16. “It is highly recommended that, if travel is not necessary, individuals refrain from traveling. Winds are…

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Scam targets sex offender registrants

March 16, 2026

HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is warning residents that there is a phone scam targeting sex offender registrants. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office notified residents of a similar scam last August. The caller is claiming to be ‘Trooper Callahan,’ who does not exist, said MSP Sgt. Cuevas. “He is claiming to be assigned to the…

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Winter storm warning issued

March 16, 2026

A winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect in Oceana and Mason counties until 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. Snow accumulation between 6 and 11 inches is expected today with winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Schools across Oceana and Mason counties were cancelled Monday. “Travel could be very difficult,” states NWS. ______________________ Please…

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Wind advisory issued

March 16, 2026

In addition to the winter weather advisory that remains in effect until Tuesday, March 17, at 11 a.m., several west Michigan counties — including Mason County — are under a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service that remains in effect until 11 p.m. Monday, March 16. Northwest winds 15-30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected.…

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Weekend police news, published March 16, 2026

March 16, 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: Monday, March 9, 2026: 2:53 p.m.,  (Michigan State Police), a 43-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation, John Harlan Drive near Meyers Road, Amber Township. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail.…

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