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Winter weather advisory issued

January 26, 2026

MASON COUNTY — A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for west Michigan — including Mason and Oceana counties — beginning at midnight Monday, Jan. 26, through 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. Expect total snow accumulation between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow and…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 23, 2026

January 23, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Kayla Jean Johnson, 33, two counts of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and two counts of possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams. Offense dates: Aug. 10, 2025 and Dec. 1, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $10,000/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Feb. 4…

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Traffic alert: two-vehicle crash on US 31

January 23, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on US 31 near Free Soil Road Friday, Jan. 23, shortly before 1 p.m. ___________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free…

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Man arrested carrying 40 grams of meth, fentanyl, cocaine in backpack

January 23, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Mason County man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday morning, Jan. 23, after they followed up on a tip related to possible drug activity at a local hotel on US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. At 1:30 a.m., a deputy spotted a “subject of interest” walking quickly away. “When approaching…

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Deputies assist motorists with crashes, slide-offs on snowy roads

January 23, 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: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026: 3:47 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Brye Road, Amber Township. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026: 2:45 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury,…

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