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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

January 18, 2026

  The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026: Schools: Hart Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools West Shore Community College Note: Ludington Area School District is closed for a scheduled staff professional development day. All LASD…

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News alert: snowmobile crash

January 18, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A snowmobile crash on the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail near 66th Avenue and southbound US 31 was reported to Mason-Oceana 911 Sunday, Jan. 18, around noon. A 46-year-old man reportedly broke his leg. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…

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Near blizzard conditions predicted, winter storm warning issued

January 18, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Oceana and Mason counties, beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. “Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected,” states NWS. “Near blizzard conditions are possible.” Total snow accumulation between 5 and 8 inches…

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Winter weather advisory extended until 7 a.m. Sunday

January 17, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Lake and Newaygo counties remain under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service until 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Expect additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. “Travel could be hazardous at times especially along and near US 31 north of Muskegon,” states NWS. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports…

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CMH now offering behavioral health urgent care

January 16, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health has begun a new service, Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC), designed to provide timely support for individuals experiencing urgent behavioral health or substance use concerns. The Behavioral Health Urgent Care offers a walk-in option for individuals who need immediate behavioral health support but do not require emergency room services. The BHUC helps bridge…

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