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Obituary: Randal ‘Randy’ Ramirez, 47, of Scottville

December 12, 2024

Randal “Randy” David Ramirez, 47, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. Randy, lovingly referred to as Bub, was born on April 12, 1977, the son of Linda (MacArthur) Lopez and the late Gonzalo Ramirez. He attended Mason Lake ISD (now West Shore Educational Service District), graduating in 2003. Randy was well known around Mason County. He loved…

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Deputies busy with crashes

December 12, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity:  Monday, Dec. 9, 2024: 5:27 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Johnson Road, Pere Marquette Township.…

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Recent death: Albert Laaksonen, 86, of Ludington

December 12, 2024

Albert W. Laaksonen, 86, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths…

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Employment: Maintenance Supervisor – Shelby Public Schools

December 12, 2024

Employment: Maintenance Supervisor – Shelby Public Schools This is a paid posting. Posted until Dec. 23, 2024

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Closings, cancellations, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024

December 11, 2024

The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Baldwin Community Schools Covenant Christian School, Scottville Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville…

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Downtown Ludington Ladies’ Night postponed due to weather

December 11, 2024

LUDINGTON — Continuing snow squalls and frigid temperatures have resulted in the decision to postpone the Downtown Ludington Ladies’ Shopping Night. The event was scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12 and…

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Photo Feature: Shop with a Cop/Hero 2024

December 11, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The annual Shop…

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Volunteers sought for New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

December 11, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Downtown Development Authority is seeking local volunteers for the 15th annual Pure Ludington New Year’s Eve Ball Drop on Dec. 31. Beginning at 9 p.m. on…

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Convicted sex offender faces additional child sex crime charges

December 11, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old man serving a 25-year minimum prison term for first-degree criminal sexual conduct  — victim under age 13 — faces additional child…

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Man sentenced to 41 years minimum for brutal rape

December 11, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 64-year-old man was sentenced to a minimum of nearly 42 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 10,…

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Storm causing closings, power outages

December 11, 2024

A winter storm, which began Tuesday evening, has so far dumped over 7 inches of wet, heavy snow on the west side of Mason County causing multiple power outages. Fire…

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Man sentenced to prison for third-offense domestic violence

December 11, 2024

Arson, aggravated stalking charges pending By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 10, to 14 months to…

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Local companies awarded training funds through Michigan Works

December 11, 2024

BIG RAPIDS – Michigan Works West Central announced more than $506,700 in training funding is being awarded to 14 local companies to train more than 1,750 employees.  Five Mason County…

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Man sentenced to year in jail for resisting arrest

December 11, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 50-year-old man was sentenced to one year in jail for a three-count conviction of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court…

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Obituary: Wayne Wheaton, 76, of Branch

December 11, 2024

Wayne Bradford Wheaton, 76, of Branch, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his home.  Wayne was born on December 12, 1947 in Ludington, the son of Gerald C. and…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

December 11, 2024

The following are closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville…

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Recent death: Warren O. Reynolds, 79, of Ludington

December 11, 2024

Warren O. Reynolds, 79, of Ludington died on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.  Graveside services will be held fin the spring at Maple Grove Cemetery in Free Soil Township. Funeral arrangements…

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Winter storm warning issued

December 10, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Mason, Oceana and Lake counties beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, until 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec.…

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Road conditions worsening

December 10, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a vehicle crash on US 31 freeway and are reporting that road conditions are worsening. Roads are becoming…

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Second annual Pigs for a Cause Auction will benefit local families for the holidays

December 10, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department, West Shore Bank and the Lakeshore Food Club are teaming up again this year for the second annual Pigs for…

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MCC esports teams have successful season

December 10, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Spartans esports program fielded not one, but two…

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