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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 22, 2026

January 22, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Andrew Alan Cuddeback, 40, of Hesperia, possession of firearms by a prohibited person. Offense date: Jan. 8, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. – Darrell Lee Rader, 30, of Mears, breaking and entering…

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Cold weather advisory issued as arctic blast hits Michigan

January 22, 2026

Most Michigan counties are under a cold air advisory issued by the National Weather Service from 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, until 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. “An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East,” states NWS.  Extremely cold wind chills as low as…

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Woman allegedly assaults officers during three separate incidents

January 21, 2026

HESPERIA — A 34-year-old Fremont woman was tased by an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy while resisting arrest and assaulting the deputy during a traffic stop on Alley Street near South Street Tuesday, Jan. 13, around 4:30 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The woman was pulled over for a traffic violation, and when the license plate number was entered…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 21, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties — including Oceana and Mason counties — are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, through 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. Total snow accumulation between 2 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts are possible and winds gusting as high as 35…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

January 21, 2026

  The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026: Schools: Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Others: Math Counts middle school event at West Shore Community College. Postponed until Thursday, Jan. 22. Oceana Council on Aging ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…

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