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Winter weather advisory in effect through Friday afternoon

February 5, 2026

A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for several west and central Michigan counties — including Mason and Oceana counties — is in effect until 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Expect mixed precipitation with total snow accumulation of 2-4 inches and ice accumulation around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution…

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Police news, published Feb. 5, 2026

February 5, 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 Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026: 5:24 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Decker Road, Custer Township. 11:17 a.m., (MCSO), larceny, 100 block of Ivan Drive, Victory Township. The victim…

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We need your help

February 4, 2026

Folks, we really need your help. Before I continue, I want to thank those who have accepted our request and are now subscribing to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing. 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…

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Police news, published Feb. 4, 2026

February 4, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 – 8:09 p.m.: Single vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31 freeway south of Ludington rest area, Summit Township. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 – 7:28 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no…

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Lake Jump fundraising begins

February 3, 2026

LUDINGTON — Fundraising for the 2026 Lake Jump has begun. This year’s beneficiary for the 27th annual event is the West Shore Amateur Association, which operates the West Shore Wolves youth hockey program.  The Lake Jump will take place on Saturday, April 18 at Stearns Park.  “Every sponsorship and every jump directly helps us keep hockey affordable and accessible for…

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