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…
By Joan Young, MCP contributor Have you ever thought the system of dividing the planet with lines of latitude, north and south, and longitude, east and west, was an interesting idea? It was actually a great idea, first proposed by Eratosthenes, a Greek, in the third century BC. His works were lost with the Great Library of Alexandria, but others…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary holiday musical program for first and second graders was held Friday evening at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium. See video here: ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
Valerie Gail (Irwin) Stapleton, 65, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Val was born on August 3, 1959, the daughter of Dick and Diana (Roseberry) Irwin. She was a 1977 graduate of Ludington High School. After high school, she attended West Shore Community College. On December 5, 1987, she married John Stapleton. For over 26 years, she…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Skyler Dain Levine, 27, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of malicious destruction of personal property less than $200 on November 27 and was sentenced to 93 days in jail and $200 in fines/costs. As part of a plea agreement, charges of…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 has been reported to MCP: – 3:35 a.m.: Vehicle slide-off, no damage/injuries, US 31 south of Decker Road, Custer Township. – 7:14 a.m.: Single vehicle crash, no injuries, Decker and…
Herbert Henry Richert, 92, of Hart, formerly of Scottville, died on Wednesday, December 4, 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 __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…
Notice to Creditors: Estate of Charles J. Smith Notice to Creditors: The decedent, Charles J. Smith, of 596 North Benson Road, Fountain, MI 49410, Mason County, Michigan, died October 16, 2024. Creditors of Charles J. Smith are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to: Paula L. Endres, Co-Trustee of the Charles J. Smith…
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