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Winter storm warning issued

March 16, 2026

A winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect in Oceana and Mason counties until 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. Snow accumulation between 6 and 11 inches is expected today with winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Schools across Oceana and Mason counties were cancelled Monday. “Travel could be very difficult,” states NWS. ______________________ Please…

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OCCOA pancake breakfast set for March 28 

March 16, 2026

HART — An annual pancake breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Germany-based World Horizon Group is set for Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Oceana County Council on Aging, 4250 W. Tyler Rd.  The cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child age 10 and under. “The fundraiser celebrates a partnership spanning more than 20 years…

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Wind advisory issued

March 16, 2026

In addition to the winter weather advisory that remains in effect until Tuesday, March 17, at 11 a.m., several west Michigan counties — including Oceana County — are under a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service that remains in effect until 11 p.m. Monday, March 16. Northwest winds 15-30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected.…

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Closings and cancellations for Monday, March 16, 2026

March 15, 2026

The following closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP and OCP for Monday, March 16, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools: Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Fountain Child Development Center Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Mason County Central School District including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern School District Pentwater Public Schools…

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Winter weather advisory issued

March 15, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY  — A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for several west Michigan and northern Lower Peninsula counties. There is a storm warning for “tip of the mitt” counties and a blizzard warning for the Upper Peninsula. Locally, total snow accumulation of 2-5 inches is predicted with winds gusting as high as 45…

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