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Men sleeping in vehicle arrested on drug charges

January 16, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Free Soil man and a 37-year-old Ludington man were arrested Thursday, Jan. 15 by Ludington Police Department following a well-being check. Officers were called to the 300 block of West Ludington Avenue to check on the two subjects reported to…

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CMH now offering behavioral health urgent care

January 16, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health has begun a new service, Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC), designed to provide timely support for individuals experiencing urgent behavioral health or substance use concerns. The Behavioral Health Urgent Care offers a walk-in option for individuals who need immediate behavioral health support but do not require emergency room services. The BHUC helps bridge…

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Recent death: Kelly L. Lemire, 63, of Fountain

January 16, 2026

Kelly L. Lemire, 63, of Fountain, died on Thursday, January 15, 2026.  Funeral services will be held for Kelly at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Bachelor Evangelical Covenant Church, Sheridan Township, with visitation starting at 11 a.m. until time of services at the church.  Kelly’s complete obituary will appear later. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 15, 2026

MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties — including Mason and Oceana — are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, until 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts are predicted. The heavier snow will be west of US…

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Drivers injured in US 10-31 crash

January 15, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old Scottville woman and a 34-year-old Ludington woman  sustained injuries following a two-vehicle crash on US 10-31 west of Dennis Road Wednesday, Jan. 14, shortly before 4:18 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Both women were drivers. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…

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