
News alert: Crash on US 31 near Pentwater PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Mason-Oceana 911 reported call of a single-vehicle crash on southbound US 31 near Hammett Road Thursday, Feb. 16, around 2:45 p.m. It is is unknown if anyone is injured.

Pet Connection: Victor needs a loving home Editor’s Note: Last month’s featured cat, Zoey, has found her “furever” home. In order to help us continue helping these animals, we need an advertising sponsor for the Pet Connection series to continue. Please email editor@masoncountypress.com for details. Victor is our featured cat this month rescued by Oceana County Animal Friends. “Victor was…

Police investigate gunshots fired on Valentine’s Day in downtown Hart HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a complaint of “shots fired” that occurred downtown early Valentine’s Day morning, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “Law enforcement has identified a person of interest. This is an ongoing investigation,” said Chief Salazar in a press release issued Wednesday, Feb.…

Winter weather advisory Thursday and Friday The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Oceana County and several other counties beginning Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 a.m. until Friday, Feb. 17, at 7 a.m. Other counties impacted include: Mason, Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa and Kent. Snow accumulations of 6-8 inches are…

Shelby Middle School student publishes book Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Shelby Middle School eighth grader Addison Adams has published a fantasy adventure novel entitled, “The Sword of Rose,” which is available on Amazon. The first in “The Weapons of Flowers” trilogy, Addison’s book…