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Winter storm warning issued

December 10, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Mason, Oceana and Lake counties beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, until 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. Heavy snow is expected with accumulations between 8 to 14 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph Wednesday evening, causing blowing…

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Road conditions worsening

December 10, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a vehicle crash on US 31 freeway and are reporting that road conditions are worsening. Roads are becoming ice covered due to freezing rain.

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Police seek fugitive wanted for child sex crimes

December 9, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating fugitive Lee Gordon-Wayne Hansen, 35, who is a registered sex offender wanted for multiple serious felony charges, including third-degree criminal sexual conduct, possession of child sexually abusive material and solicitation of a minor for immoral purposes. Hansen is wanted in connection with multiple incidents involving the sexual…

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Winter storm watch issued for Tuesday evening through Thursday

December 9, 2024

MASON  COUNTY — The US National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for several west Michigan counties including Mason County, from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, through 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. NWS issued the watch for Mason, Oceana, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Dec. 9, 2024

December 9, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Brandon Joseph LeClair, 39; arson preparation to burn property between $1,000 and $20,000, fourth-degree arson, aggravated stalking, and malicious use of telecommunications services domestic relations; arrested Aug. 23 by Michigan State Police; arraigned Nov. 14; preliminary hearing: Dec. 9; bail:…

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