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Slippery roads continue to plague motorists

January 27, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Winter continues to hold its icy grip on west Michigan, creating dangerous driving conditions. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office handled several crashes and slide-offs on slippery roads Monday, Jan. 26, including: 8:25 a.m., vehicle slide-off, no damage or injury, Stiles and Washington roads,…

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Deputies respond to multiple crashes in treacherous conditions 

January 26, 2026

MASON COUNTY — Mason County sheriff’s deputies had a busy day Friday, Jan. 23, responding to multiple vehicle crashes in white-out conditions. A 59-year-old Manistee man and his passenger, a 44-year-old Manistee man, both received minor injuries following a rollover crash Friday at 12:34 p.m. on the US 31 freeway near the Ludington rest area in Summit Township, said Mason…

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Police news, published Jan. 26, 2026

January 26, 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: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026: 11:42 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle slide-off, no damage or injury, Sugar Grove and Stiles roads, Victory Township. 8:26 p.m., (MCSO), an 18-year-old Scottville man was arrested on an…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 26, 2026

MASON COUNTY — A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for west Michigan — including Mason and Oceana counties — beginning at midnight Monday, Jan. 26, through 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. Expect total snow accumulation between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow and…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 23, 2026

January 23, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Kayla Jean Johnson, 33, two counts of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and two counts of possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams. Offense dates: Aug. 10, 2025 and Dec. 1, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $10,000/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Feb. 4…

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