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, for the “brutal rape” of a woman in 2023. Duwayne Simpson was sentenced to 500 months (41 2/3 years) to 75 years for first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC); 290 months…
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 departments have been responding to utility wires down since early this morning. The storm has caused all Mason County schools and other facilities to close for the day and many…
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 five years in prison for third-offense domestic violence. Brandon Joseph LeClair also received a concurrent term of one year and one day to two years in prison for interfering with…
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 businesses — Hardman Construction, Leta’s Educational Childcare LLC, Pro-Master Cleaning & Restoration, Quick Way of Ludington and Safety Decals Inc. — are among those companies. The funds are being awarded…
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 Tuesday, Dec. 10. Jeremy Jason Bonneau received credit for 81 days served in jail and was ordered by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to three years probation. He was prosecuted as…
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…
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