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Fire severely damages Ludington house

January 26, 2026

LUDINGTON — A house at 716 E. Danaher St. was severely damaged by fire early Monday morning. Ludington Fire Department was called to the scene at 2:46 a.m. Ludington Fire Chief John Henderson said the home’s attached garage was on fire when fire units arrived on scene. The fire quickly extended into the remainder of the house and into its…

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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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Ties & Tutus Daddy Daughter Dance tickets on sale

January 26, 2026

LUDINGTON — Tickets are now on sale for the West Shore Family Support Ties & Tuts Daddy Daughter Dance. The fundraising event will be held Friday, March 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave. The event offers fathers and father figures a special evening with their daughters, featuring dinner, dancing, photos, and a lively Glow…

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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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