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Weekend police news, published March 16, 2026

March 16, 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: Monday, March 9, 2026: 2:53 p.m.,  (Michigan State Police), a 43-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation, John Harlan Drive near Meyers Road, Amber Township. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail.…

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Closings and cancellations for Monday, March 16, 2026

March 15, 2026

The following closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP and OCP for Monday, March 16, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools: Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Fountain Child Development Center Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Mason County Central School District including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern School District Pentwater Public Schools…

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Winter weather advisory issued

March 15, 2026

MASON COUNTY  — A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for several west Michigan and northern Lower Peninsula counties. There is a storm warning for “tip of the mitt” counties and a blizzard warning for the Upper Peninsula. Locally, total snow accumulation of 2-5 inches is predicted with winds gusting as high as 45…

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Recent death: Bruce L. Gillett, 66, of Ludington

March 14, 2026

Bruce L. Gillett, 66, of Ludington, died on Saturday, March 14, 2026.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on  Saturday, March 21 at Calvary Baptist Church in Ludington (Pere Marquette Township).  Visitation will be on Friday, March 20,  from 4 to 6 p.m., and on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until time of services, all at Calvary Baptist…

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Blade breaks off of wind turbine

March 13, 2026

RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A blade broke off a wind turbine in the Consumers Energy Lake Winds Energy Park Friday evening. Personnel from Riverton Fire Department and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office were initially dispatched to close roadways as the blade was rotating. west, north-west winds were reported at 23 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Consumers Energy personnel were…

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