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Winter storm warning issued in Mason County

December 1, 2025

Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties are under a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. The warning is in effect from noon Monday, Dec. 1, until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. Heavy snow is forecasted with total snow accumulations of 4-8 inches expected for Mason County and 6-12 inches for Oceana and Muskegon counties. “Travel…

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Snowy weather causes vehicle crashes, slide-offs

December 1, 2025

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, Nov. 26, 2025: 10:02 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Amber Township. 10:41 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued by Mason…

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Mason-Lake Conservation District seeks board candidates

December 1, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking candidates for its board of directors. The district’s board of directors consists of locally-elected individuals, charged with oversight of the operations of the district, strategic planning and ensuring the long-term viability of the district. Directors also often volunteer at events put on by the conservation district throughout the year. Some of these…

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Wind storm causes several vehicle vs. tree crashes

December 1, 2025

Gusts up to 56 mph from the wind storm, Nov. 26 and 27, caused five vehicle vs. tree crashes in Mason County, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 28-year-old Snellville, Ga. man received minor injuries “after the semi truck he was driving was blown off the road, due to high winds, and into several trees,” said Sheriff Cole.…

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Corewell Health volunteers to hold Merry Market holiday sale

December 1, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Volunteer Board is hosting its second annual Merry Market sale on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Medical Office Building lobby at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. The sale will include holiday and hostess gifts and decor, children’s gifts, boxed chocolates and candy and many other items. Proceeds of…

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