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Winter weather advisory issued in west Michigan

January 13, 2026

NWS: The greatest snow totals will be across Mason and Oceana counties. MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties — including Mason and Oceana — are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather service beginning at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, until 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Up to 7 inches of accumulating snow is predicted with…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: MCE defeats Muskegon Heights

January 12, 2026

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern scored a win against Muskegon Heights Academy in non-conference play Monday, Jan. 12, 70-59. It was a really physical game but we kept our cool and it…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 12, 2026

January 12, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Rachelle Joyce Fitch, 53, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Aug. 9, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Preliminary exam: Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). – Bonnie Joan Graham, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: July 17, 2025. Agency: State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of…

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Muskegon resident seeks Democratic nomination for state senate

January 12, 2026

MUSKEGON — Jay Kilgo, a Muskegon real estate agent, has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination to run as a candidate for Michigan’s 32nd senate district. Kilgo serves on the Muskegon city council. “In every conversation I’ve had across this district, one thing is clear: families are working harder than ever to get ahead — but too often, the…

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State of the Community Breakfast scheduled for Feb. 11

January 12, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County will host its seventh annual State of the Community Breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Local business and community leaders are encouraged to attend the event, which will feature a regional economic development forecast, as well as updates from chamber partner organizations. Tickets are on sale now…

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