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Think summer: West Shore Bank announces Rhythm & Dunes concert lineup

January 18, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the lineup of the 2026 Rhythm & Dunes community concerts. Mark Blomsteel & the Motor City Drive will perform on Saturday, July 25 and Jedi Mind Trip will perform on Saturday, Aug. 1. Both free concerts will be held at Waterfront Park. Mark Blomsteel & the Motor City Drive features a blend of…

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

January 18, 2026

The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026: Schools: Hart Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools West Shore Community College Note: Ludington Area School District is closed for a scheduled staff professional development day. All LASD athletic…

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Near blizzard conditions predicted, winter storm warning issued

January 18, 2026

MASON COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana counties, beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. “Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected,” states NWS. “Near blizzard conditions are possible.” Total snow accumulation between 5 and 8 inches…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Jan. 17, 2026

January 17, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – David Alan Hawley, 70, pleaded guilty Nov. 4 to accosting children for immoral purposes and was sentenced Jan. 13 to two days in jail with credit for two days served; five years probation; and $658 in fines and costs. Charges of child sexually abusive activity…

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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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