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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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Community foundation accepting grant applications

January 23, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County and the Youth Advisory Council are accepting applications for two spring grant opportunities. Through its Campaign for Mason County and community supporters, the Community Foundation has more than $120,000 in grant funding available for this cycle. “We are deeply grateful to the generous donors whose vision and support allow us to address…

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Reek Road closed due to flooding

January 23, 2026

CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has advised that Reek Road at Indian Bridge, between First Street and East Conrad Road is currently closed to all traffic due to flooding of the Pere Marquette River. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…

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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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Winter weather advisory issued

January 22, 2026

UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7 P.M. FRIDAY A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for several west Michigan counties — including Oceana and Mason counties — until 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. Additional snow accumulation between 1 and 4 inches is expected with “locally higher amounts possible, especially in…

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