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Winter weather advisory extended until 7 a.m. Sunday

January 17, 2026

MASON COUNTY — Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Lake and Newaygo counties remain under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service until 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Expect additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. “Travel could be hazardous at times especially along and near US 31 north of Muskegon,” states NWS. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports…

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MCE homecoming queen and king crowned

January 16, 2026

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Mason County Eastern’s 2026 homecoming queen and king were crowned Friday evening, Jan. 16, during half-time of the varsity boys basketball game against Traverse City Academy. Faith Troost, daughter of Kathy and Chad Troost, was crowned queen and Nikko Martinez, son of Katrina and Raymond Martinez, was crowned king. _________________________________ Please Support Local…

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Mission Graphics owners excited to be part of Scottville community

January 16, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mission Graphics, the area’s only commercial printer, has moved from its long-time Ludington location to Scottville. Owners Aaron and Jen Alley purchased the business from Aaron’s parents, Tim and Debbie Alley, last February. Last fall they moved it to 113 S. Blaine St. “As Jen and I looked at the business we were building…

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Men sleeping in vehicle arrested on drug charges

January 16, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Free Soil man and a 37-year-old Ludington man were arrested Thursday, Jan. 15 by Ludington Police Department following a well-being check. Officers were called to the 300 block of West Ludington Avenue to check on the two subjects reported to…

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CMH now offering behavioral health urgent care

January 16, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health has begun a new service, Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC), designed to provide timely support for individuals experiencing urgent behavioral health or substance use concerns. The Behavioral Health Urgent Care offers a walk-in option for individuals who need immediate behavioral health support but do not require emergency room services. The BHUC helps bridge…

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