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 Evelyn M. (Yovich) Wheaton. He grew up in the Mason County area before the family moved to Pontiac and Wayne graduated from Pontiac Northern High School. Following his graduation he began…
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 Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools West Shore Educational School…
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 by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of…
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. 12. Heavy snow is expected with accumulations between 8 to 14 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph Wednesday evening, causing blowing…
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 ice covered due to freezing rain.
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 a Cause Auction. Scheduled to be auctioned will be a butchered pig and a quarter of a cow that were purchased by West Shore Bank during the West Michigan Livestock…
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 teams into the Michigan High School Esports League (MHSEL) during its inaugural season. The Spartans had their varsity Super Smash Brothers squad earn a berth in the 64 team bracket…
Benito Hernandez, Jr., 67, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Benito, often referred to as Bones, Junior, or Benny, was born on October 28, 1957, the son of the late Benito, Sr., and Enedina (Guerrero) Hernandez. He attended Ludington High School. On November 1, 1979, he married Virginia (Ramirez) Hernandez. Due to ongoing health issues, he worked…
Sheila Jean Page, 75, of Ludington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on December 6, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Sheila was born on March 10, 1949, the second eldest of 10 children of Clarence and Marjorie (Cannon) Page in Alton, Ill. She is survived by only one sibling, Cheryl (John) Rand of Wisconsin. Our Mom…
Indian Summer is looking to hire a permanent Quality Control Technician to do charges for first shift. Anyone interested should have a dependable means to get to work and be able to work all required hours. Current hours are 7 a.m. to finish (normally 5 p.m. sometimes later). Also, must have a good attendance record. Responsibilities require someone who can…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating fugitive Lee Gordon-Wayne Hansen, 35, who is a registered sex offender wanted for multiple serious felony charges, including third-degree criminal sexual conduct, possession of child sexually abusive material and solicitation of a minor for immoral purposes. Hansen is wanted in connection with multiple incidents involving the sexual…
MASON COUNTY — The US National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for several west Michigan counties including Mason County, from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, through 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. NWS issued the watch for Mason, Oceana, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Brandon Joseph LeClair, 39; arson preparation to burn property between $1,000 and $20,000, fourth-degree arson, aggravated stalking, and malicious use of telecommunications services domestic relations; arrested Aug. 23 by Michigan State Police; arraigned Nov. 14; preliminary hearing: Dec. 9; bail:…
Randal David Ramirez, 47, of Scottville, died on Friday, December 6, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A Ludington police officer was treated at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital for a cut to the face following an assault by a 41-year-old Ludington man during his arrest Sunday, Dec. 8, shortly after 11:30 a.m., according to Mason County…
Sandra J. Sheppardson, 82, longtime resident of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 after living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Sandra was born on March 19, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Louis and Anna Jane (Schweitzer) Stock and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School with the class of 1960. She furthered her education at Western Michigan…
Marlene D. Greiner, 88, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Her final day was spent surround by family and the caring staff of Oakview. She was born February 13, 1936, in Flint, the daughter of Kermit and Fern (Harwood) Mellberg. Marlene attended school in Flint and Ludington, graduating from Ludington…
Benito Hernandez Jr., 67, of Ludington, died on Sunday, December 8, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…
Brayden David Quinn, the son of Mary and Joshua Quinn of Scottville, was born on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Cole Nathaniel Curtis, the son of Haleigh and Zyne Curtis of Ludington, was born on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger is lit for the Christmas season, including a Christmas tree at the bow. Lake Michigan Carferry recently announced its 2025 sailing season, which will be from May 16 to Oct. 12, 2025. Ticket sales are open and can be purchased at ssbadger.com. ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily…
LUDINGTON — Two new festive holiday events will take place in downtown Ludington the next two weeks. Ladies’ Night will take place on Thursday, December 12, followed by Men’s Night on Wednesday, December 18. Both events run from 4 to 8 p.m. and will feature special deals, promotions, and personalized shopping experiences at participating businesses. Ladies’ Night invites shoppers to…
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