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Winter storm warning issued

December 10, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Mason, Oceana and Lake counties beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, until 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. Heavy snow is expected with accumulations between 8 to 14 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph Wednesday evening, causing blowing…

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Road conditions worsening

December 10, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a vehicle crash on US 31 freeway and are reporting that road conditions are worsening. Roads are becoming ice covered due to freezing rain.

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Second annual Pigs for a Cause Auction will benefit local families for the holidays

December 10, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department, West Shore Bank and the Lakeshore Food Club are teaming up again this year for the second annual Pigs for a Cause Auction. Scheduled to be auctioned will be a butchered pig and a quarter of a cow that were purchased by West Shore Bank during the West Michigan Livestock…

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MCC esports teams have successful season

December 10, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Spartans esports program fielded not one, but two teams into the Michigan High School Esports League (MHSEL) during its inaugural season.  The Spartans had their varsity Super Smash Brothers squad earn a berth in the 64 team bracket…

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Obituary: Benito Hernandez, Jr., 67, of Ludington

December 10, 2024

Benito Hernandez, Jr., 67, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Benito, often referred to as Bones, Junior, or Benny, was born on October 28, 1957, the son of the late Benito, Sr., and Enedina (Guerrero) Hernandez. He attended Ludington High School. On November 1, 1979, he married Virginia (Ramirez) Hernandez. Due to ongoing health issues, he worked…

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