By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — April 16, 2026, marks seven years since William and Denita Buchanan’s 32-year-old son, Billy, was murdered, and the man who was accused of killing him remains free. “We’re going into the seventh year, and we’re no further than the day it happened,” said Denita. The murder, assault and weapon charges against Corey Ryan Beekman,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Mason County man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski Tuesday, April 14, to 28 months to seven and a half years in prison after burning down a camper trailer. Brandon Joseph LeClair, 41, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree arson, aggravated stalking and second-offense habitual offender,…
UPDATE: THE FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 2 A.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 17. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood watch for several counties, including Mason, Oceana, Lake and Newaygo, through Wednesday morning, April 15. “Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded,”…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — An intruder or intruders broke into a home in the 1000 block of North Schoenherr Road while the homeowners were at work Friday, April 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The break-in was reported around 5 p.m. “The homeowners…
LUDINGTON — A 64-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police on charges of unlawful entry, prowling and disorderly conduct following a 911 call in the 200 block of East Foster Street Sunday, April 12, around 9:15 p.m., according to Capt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Other LPD activity over…
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