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Closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 19, 2025

December 18, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP/OCP for Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Other Oceana County Council on Aging and Our Friends House, closed ________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily…

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Ludington couple, Alma woman injured in US 10 crash

December 18, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An elderly couple was injured in a two-vehicle crash on US 10 near Pere Marquette Highway after another vehicle pulled out into their path Wednesday, Dec. 17, around 5 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A 26-year-old Alma, Mich. woman received minor injuries after the vehicle she was driving pulled into the path of…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Dec. 18, 2025

December 18, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Donald Scott Knowles, 54, six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Offense date: April 14, 2007. Ludington Police Department (LPD). Preliminary exam: Jan. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety. – Howard Mark Larson, 40, possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy, second-degree home invasion, unlawful use of a…

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MCE Boys Basketball: MCE varsity defeats Brethren

December 18, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  CUSTER — Mason County Eastern’s Varsity Boys Basketball team scored a win against the Brethren Bobcats Wednesday, Dec. 17, 64-60. “We’ve been mostly competitive in our games this year and they haven’t been going…

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Winter weather advisory issued with flash freeze predicted

December 18, 2025

A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for several northern Lower Peninsula counties, including Mason County, beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, and continuing until 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. “After a mild and occasionally rainy day today, much colder temperatures arrive this evening through Friday,” states NWS. “Temperatures are expected to fall a…

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