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Man sentenced to prison for fleeing from deputy in stolen vehicle

January 28, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 56-year-old Manistee man was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison for convictions of receiving and concealing stolen property and fleeing and eluding police in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 27. Raymond Anthony Gonzalez pleaded guilty to the charges Dec. 2. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski sentenced Gonzalez to two…

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Man sentenced to prison for delivery/manufacture of meth

January 28, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old man was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 27. Kenneth Wayne Plumpton pleaded guilty to the charge July 29 following his arrest by the Ludington Police Department, according to court records. The date of the offense was April 15,…

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Winter weather advisory in effect until Thursday morning

January 28, 2026

MASON COUNTY — A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana counties, is in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29. Additional snow accumulation of up to 3 inches is expected. Slippery road conditions will persist. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Visibilities…

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Moolenaar launches re-election in Michigan’s 2nd District

January 27, 2026

John Moolenaar (R-Midland) recently announced he is running for re-election in Michigan’s Second Congressional District. “With Republicans leading in the House, real progress has been made to restore common sense in Washington and get America back on track,” states a press release from his office.. “Over the past year, Republicans have delivered major wins for working families by cutting taxes,…

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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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