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Closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

January 19, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian Schools, Scottville Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Shelby High Schools girls and boys…

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Deputy suffers broken bones, officers sustain cuts while apprehending suspects

January 19, 2025

LUDINGTON — A Mason County sheriff’s deputy and two Ludington police officers were injured while apprehending four suspects Sunday, Jan. 19, shortly after 5 a.m., according to Ludington Police Chief Christopher Jones. Ludington police officers and Mason County sheriff’s deputies were responding to an assault in progress in the 100 block of East Filer Street. “Upon arrival, officers discovered several…

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Cold weather advisory issued

January 19, 2025

In addition to a winter weather advisory  that is in effect in west Michigan until 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, the National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory beginning at midnight tonight until noon Wednesday. “Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below are expected,” states NWS. “The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Villa Alcantar, 48; two counts of failure to pay child support; arraigned Jan. 13; preliminary hearing: Jan. 29; bail: $10,000 cash. -Corey James Henry, 42; third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor and driving while license…

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Jedi Mind Trip concert tonight at Stix Bar; Lions watch party Saturday

January 17, 2025

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The 80s-style rock band Jedi Mind Trip will perform a concert tonight, Friday, Jan. 17, at Stix Bar, 1963 N. Lakeshore. Admission is free for the event which will be from 9 to 11 p.m.  The performance had originally been scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, but because of the Detroit Lions football game, it was rescheduled to…

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