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Winter weather advisory issued

January 20, 2026

MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Mason County, are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21. Total snow accumulation of 2-6 inches is predicted. “Plan on slippery road conditions,” states NWS. “The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute.” ____________________ Please Support Local News…

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Police news, published Jan. 20, 2026

January 20, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Jan. 19, 2026: 6:15 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Hansen Road near LaSalle Road, Amber Township. 9:18 a.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Reek Road north of Millerton Road, Sherman Township. 10:32…

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Weekend police news, published Jan. 19, 2026

January 19, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026: 8:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Millerton Road east of Benson Road, Sheridan Township. 6:30 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road west…

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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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