SHELBY TWP. — A 29-year-old Ludington man received moderate injuries in a rollover crash on northbound US-31, south of West Buchanan Road, Friday, June 12, at 4:25 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The 1999 red Honda Passport that the man was driving hit the guardrail and overturned after a tire blew, according to the report.…
Mason County Press and Oceana County Press (Media Group 31 LLC) are looking for a reporter to cover municipal, school and general news beats. Journalism experience and/or familiarity of local politics, governments, commerce and schools preferred. Should have a basic understanding of computers, photography and social media. Video and audio experience a bonus! Must have laptop or tablet and mobile…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — Heavy downpours Saturday night, June 13, caused flooding and washouts of area roads, and more rain with possible severe weather is predicted for Sunday and most of this week. In Benona Township, 56th Avenue between Stone Road and Marshville Dam Road is closed due to a huge washout. The washout gushed into Dorrance Creek,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Julie Ann Barnes, 33, of 277 N. State St., Shelby, was found guilty May 4 of second-offense operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL). She was sentenced to nine days in jail; one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ROTHBURY — A fire at Barber Steel Foundry on Winston Road Saturday morning, June 13, caused by a possible furnace explosion was quickly extinguished by responding fire departments. Mike Moon, who works security at the plant, said he called 911 at 6:20 a.m. after hearing three consecutive explosions. Heavy black smoke could be seen coming…
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