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Mason County assistant prosecutor Mark Webb dies at age 67

December 30, 2025

‘What truly set Mark apart was how deeply he cared for the victims of crime.’ — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand LUDINGTON — Mason County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Mark E. Webb passed away, Dec. 24. “Mason County has lost a dedicated public servant and a valued friend with the passing of Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Mark E. Webb,…

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Winter weather advisory in effect through Thursday morning

December 30, 2025

MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, are included in a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service, which remains in effect until Thursday, Jan. 1, at 7 a.m. Snow accumulation of 3-6 inches is expected. “Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow and poor visibility at…

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Police news, published Dec. 30, 2025

December 30, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: 5:48 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Jackson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 8:06 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road, Pere Marquette…

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Ludington PD news, published Dec. 29, 2025

December 29, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025: 2:31 a.m., a 22-year-old Ludington woman was arrested following a domestic disturbance, 100 block of West Filer Street, City of Ludington. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail.…

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Winter storm warning issued

December 28, 2025

MASON COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29. Heavy snow and blowing snow is expected with 4-8 inches of accumulation and winds gusting as high as 55 mph. “Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to…

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