BENONA TOWNSHIP — Mason-Oceana 911 is hosting a Limited Access Dune Community forum Thursday, June 12, at 10 a.m. at the Little Point Sable Stone Church, 668 S. Stone Church Rd., Shelby. Limited access dune communities pose a serious challenge to emergency responders who need to gain access to homes for emergencies, such as house fires. “We just had yet…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 51-year-old Montague woman was sentenced to five months in jail; two years probation; and ordered to pay $161,170.67 in restitution for a felony embezzlement conviction in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, June 2. Amy Elizabeth Babcock…
Markie Castillo used a blunt instrument, such as a hammer or bat, to assault a man with whom she had an ‘on-and-off’ relationship. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 34-year-old Walkerville woman pleaded “no contest” to assault with intent to do great bodily…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Multiple emergency agencies responded to what began as a dune grass fire that turned into a house fire Monday afternoon just north of…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work on northbound and southbound US 31 between Winston Road and M 20 scheduled to begin Wednesday, June 4, will be halted during…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A pair of brothers face felony charges after allegedly attacking their brother with a screwdriver on Memorial Day, May 26, according to…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Mason and Oceana County MSU Extension, in partnership with Farm Bureau, are hosting a Farm/Home Safety Day for children ages 7 and older Thursday, June 26, from…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to Sun Retreats on 34th Avenue in Silver Lake for a motorhome fire Monday, June 2, shortly before 11 a.m.
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, May…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Johnny Justin Garza Jr., the son of Abigail…
A memorial service will be held for Charles Anthony Priese at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Assumption Catholic Church, 2964 W. Winston Rd., Rothbury. Charles Anthony Priese…
Thunderstorms expected this evening The entire State of Michigan is under an air quality alert through 6 a.m. Saturday, May 31. “Air quality is expected to be poor as smoke…
NEW ERA — MSU Extension is offering a free course about the “Basics of Food Preservation” Tuesday, June 10, at 5 p.m. during the first New Era Farmers Market of…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Wednesday, May 28, 2025: 8:24 p.m., breaking and entering, 8500 block of South…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 15,…
Employment: High School Drama Director Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for a High School Drama Director for the 2025/2026 school year. Drama background required Acting/directing experience…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — It has been over six years since William and Denita Buchanan’s 32-year-old son, Billy, was murdered, and the man who was accused of…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Intermittent lane closures for road work are scheduled to begin Monday, June 2, and continue through late August on M 20, M 120 and M 82 from…
UPDATE: The lane closures will be halted during the Electric Forest Festival, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced Monday, June 2. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work on…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Joseph Alan Riggs, 42, of Mears, assault with intent to create bodily harm less than…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Rachel Rae Davis, 38, of Montague, pleaded guilty May 20 to attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced…
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