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Closings and cancellations, Feb. 23, 2026

February 23, 2026

The following closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP and OCP for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. This list may be updated. Walkerville Public Schools ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with…

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Winter weather advisory issued

February 22, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Oceana and Mason counties Sunday morning, Feb. 22, that remains in effect through 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. Additional snow accumulation of 2-4 inches is expected with winds gusting as high as 35 mph — leading to blowing snow at times. ____________________ Please Support Local News and…

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Hesperia village lifts boil water alert

February 21, 2026

HESPERIA — A boil water alert issued by the village Saturday, Feb. 14, was lifted Saturday, Feb. 21. “We have received two consecutive negative water tests absent of coliform bacteria, and we have lifted the boil water advisory,” states an announcement from the village.  The alert, which was issued due to a failed monthly water test, prompted the closing of…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 19, 2026

February 19, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Dean Allan Robinson, 56, of Grant, unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle/car theft. Offense date: Jan. 7, 2026. Agency: Michigan State Police (MSP). Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: March 10 at 1 p.m. – Romero Rodriguez-Maldonado, 52, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: April 7, 2025.…

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Asparagus queen applications now open

February 18, 2026

HART — Applications to be the next asparagus queen are now open, and applications are due by midnight April 1. Click here for application and eligibility requirements. The 2026 National Asparagus Festival is set for June 12-14. Previous queens throughout the history of the National Asparagus Festival: Asparagus Queen 2025 — Shelby Purdy  Asparagus Queen 2023 — Emma Woller Asparagus…

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