James ‘Jimmer’ Nauta, 75, of Pentwater, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with ALS. The disease may have robbed him of his body, but never his spirit. Jim married the love of his life, Carol, and they shared 54 wonderful years together. They raised their three children in Lowell and were well known to…
Employment: County Drain Maintenance Technician The County of Mason is seeking a qualified individual for a County Drain Maintenance Technician position with the Mason County Drain Commissioner’s office. Individuals applying for this position must be able to work effectively with the public, administer various permit programs, perform periodic drain inspections and oversee drain maintenance projects. Additional duties include conducting post-closure…
Employment: Court Clerk The 79th District Court in Mason County seeks a Court Clerk. PAY RATE: Clerical (See https://www.masoncounty.net/county-board/salaries-and-wage-schedule.html) *Pursuant to section 109 of the Mason County Employee Handbook, individuals with similar job experience may qualify for an advanced start rate. *Individuals who record as a Certified Electronic Operator (CEO), may obtain additional compensation as may be agreed upon by…
ROTHBURY — Electric Forest Festival posted a statement on social media Friday, Jan. 3, extending condolences to the family and friends of Kevin Graves, whose remains were found earlier this week near the Electric Forest Festival grounds six and a half years after his disappearance. EF issued the following statement: “The news about Kevin Graves is deeply saddening. We would…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 67-year-old Shelby woman was airlifted via Aeromed to a Grand Rapids hospital after the car she was driving and a dump truck collided on South Oceana Drive near Dad’s Automotive, just south of the Village of Shelby, Thursday, Jan. 2, around 5:30 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Cadet Dante Richards of the Hart post. The…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Oceana Drive was closed south of the Village of Shelby between Water Road and 80th Avenue for a vehicle crash Thursday, Jan. 2, around 5:30 p.m., according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
‘The cause of death has yet to be determined and may take several months. However, there are no indications of foul play at this time.’ ROTHBURY — Michigan State Police detectives have confirmed that the human remains found earlier this week near the Electric Forest Festival grounds are Kevin Graves, the 28-year-old Oakland County man who has been missing since…
UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 1 A.M. SATURDAY, JAN. 4, 2025 The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for west Michigan, including Oceana County, for Friday, Jan. 3, from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches are expected with “locally higher amounts possible in lake effect bands.”…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A phone and wallet that belonged to Kevin Graves, the 28-year-old Oakland County man who disappeared while attending the Electric Forest Festival in 2018, were found near the scene where human remains were discovered Monday, Dec. 30, Graves’ sister told Wood TV 8. Kevin Graves’ father, Gary Graves, told mlive that Kevin Graves’ phone and wallet were…
ROTHBURY — Troopers and detectives from the Michigan State Police Hart post were dispatched to a wooded area near Rothbury following the discovery of human remains Monday, Dec. 30, according to an MSP press release issued Tuesday. “The investigation continued today with additional evidence being recovered. Forensic anthropologists from the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine responded…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Arts Council and Pentwater Historical Society announced that The Lamplighter, a 2024-2025 Pentwater Arts Council Sculpture Walk selection, will become a permanent display at the Pentwater Historical Museum, 85 South Rutledge, where it currently resides. “A generous donation from an anonymous family has made the purchase of this popular sculpture as a gift to the Pentwater…
Catalina Rose Santiago, the daughter of Cindy Santiago and Eric Santiago Tellez of Hart, was born on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…
‘Our hope is to … continue the alternative energy journey as well as share the resources and information with the other villages, cities, and townships in Oceana County. It’s a small step but an important one.’ – Shelby Township Supervisor Richard Raffaelli SHELBY – Shelby Township announced the installation of its third solar street light as part of an ongoing…
A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service until 11 p.m. tonight. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected for central and west central Michigan. Snow is expected to start about 3 p.m. ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Arnulfo Rios, Jr., 53, of 1354 W. McKinley Rd, Rothbury, two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Preliminary exam: Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. – Andres Rodriguez, 41, of 2725 E. Forrest St., Rothbury; possession of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic. Case bound over to…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jeffrey Louis Kaiser, 65, of 18950 Elli Lane, Fruitport, pleaded guilty Dec. 10 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; Alcoholics Anonymous twice a week; one year probation; and $1,155 in fines and costs. If he…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District, in partnership with area school districts, have created an After Hours School Attendance Hotline to help with school attendance concerns. The hotline is part of the regional Showing…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024: 3:42 a.m., a 58-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on outstanding warrants, and a 58-year-old Muskegon woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Garfield Road near Maple Island Road,…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Shelby man was cited for illegal disposal of solid waste for allegedly dumping a deer head, skins and hooves on a gravesite at the Mount Hope Cemetery, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The sheriff’s office was contacted Wednesday, Dec. 18, by a township official who reported that someone had left a deer carcass on…
OCEANA COUNTY — A winter weather advisory is in effect beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, until 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20. The National Weather Services has issued the advisory for Oceana, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo, Mecosta and Isabella counties. Snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches are expected. _______________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from four area departments battled a workshop fire at 6211 E. Loop Rd. Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 18. Firefighters from Hesperia, Ferry Township, Walkerville and Fremont responded to the scene, said Hesperia Fire Department Lt. Tyler VanAvery at the scene. “It’s just the garage — it didn’t spread to any of the…
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