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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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Winter storm watch issued for late Sunday night through Monday evening

December 27, 2025

‘Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.’ MASON COUNTY — A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, beginning late Sunday night, Dec. 28, through Monday evening, Dec. 29. Heavy snow is possible with total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.…

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Weekend police report, published Dec. 22, 2025

December 22, 2025

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: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025: 9:29 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 56-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and open intoxicants following a vehicle crash, Victory Corner Road and Victory Drive,…

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Ludington couple, Alma woman injured in US 10 crash

December 18, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An elderly couple was injured in a two-vehicle crash on US 10 near Pere Marquette Highway after another vehicle pulled out into their path Wednesday, Dec. 17, around 5 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A 26-year-old Alma, Mich. woman received minor injuries after the vehicle she was driving pulled into the path of…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Dec. 18, 2025

December 18, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Donald Scott Knowles, 54, six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Offense date: April 14, 2007. Ludington Police Department (LPD). Preliminary exam: Jan. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety. – Howard Mark Larson, 40, possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy, second-degree home invasion, unlawful use of a…

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