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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 2, 2026

February 2, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Joseph Carl Eiserman, 39, two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Offense date: Jan. 19, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police Department (LPD). Probable cause conference: Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. Bail: $250,000/cash/surety. – Cody Jay Baker, 39, fourth-degree fleeing and eluding police. Offense date: Dec.…

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Women Who Care, Men Who Care to meet Tuesday

February 2, 2026

Women Who Care of Mason County and Men Who Care of Mason County will each meet, separately, on Tuesday, Feb 3. Women Who Care of Mason County will meet at the United Methodist Church, 5810 Bryant Road, at 5:30 p.m. Men Who Care of Mason County will meet at the People’s Church, 115 W. Loomis St., also at 5:30 p.m. During the short…

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Police news, published Feb. 2, 2026

February 2, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026: 10:28 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Taylor Road and Navajo Trail, Branch Township. 10:30 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, US 31 freeway…

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Freezing drizzle forecast prompts winter weather advisory

February 2, 2026

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect for a large portion of west and central Michigan — including Mason and Oceana counties — until 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Areas of freezing drizzle are expected with a light glaze of ice accumulation. Plan on slippery roads.  “Freezing drizzle may end earlier or linger longer…

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We need your help

February 1, 2026

Folks, we really need your help. We are asking for you to make a small monthly investment in order for us to continue to provide you with local news and sports coverage. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are news services that operate with only two full time staff members. Two people cover the news and local sports of…

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