By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Dubbed the “Asparagus Capital of the World,” Oceana County is the leader in asparagus production. Michigan leads the nation in asparagus production, and 80 percent of the state’s asparagus is produced right here in Oceana County. The National Asparagus Festival takes place this weekend in Hart, celebrating Oceana County’s annual asparagus season which…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated a sextortion case that has been turned over to the FBI. The sheriff’s office was notified of the matter Wednesday, June 11, at 2 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The victim is an 18-year-old Hart man. “He was contacted via social media from a person…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Shelby man rescued a 9-year-old Dewitt, Michigan boy whose kayak overturned on Silver Lake Monday, June 9, shortly before 1 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The boy launched the kayak from Silver Lake State Park campground where he and his family were camping. He was wearing a life…
Alan Charles Glover’s, life has now been placed on “do not disturb” mode for an undetermined amount of time. During this time, Alan will be busy hugging his wife in front of his Lord and Savior. Alan, 91, of Hart, passed away peacefully with family by his side Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Alan was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 30,1933…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BENONA TOWNSHIP — Emergency response leaders, dune community leaders and residents from Oceana and Mason counties met Thursday, June 12, at the Little Sable Point Stone Church to discuss ways to alleviate challenges firefighters and other first responders face when handling an emergency in a Limited Access Dune Community. A Limited Access Dune Community (LADC)…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — Baker Road between 40th and 48th avenues will be closed Thursday, June 12, from 9 a.m. for 3 p.m. culvert replacement work, according the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. ________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…
HART — A 28-year-old Hart man was sentenced to one and a half to 15 years in prison Monday, June 9, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court for cutting off his tether. Steven Geno Rice III pleaded guilty to tampering with an electronic monitoring device March 4, according to court records. Rice was placed on a tether as a part…
HART — The following were sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Timothy David Wert, 44, pleaded guilty April 14 to possession of weapons by a prohibited person and was sentenced June 9 to seven months in jail with credit for 88 days served and $598 in fines and costs. Wert was also found guilty of probation violation and…
PENTWATER – The Pentwater Service Club announced that Bart Zachrich has posthumously been named 2025 Pentwater Citizen of the Year. Zachrich, who passed away unexpectedly Jan. 26, 2025, becomes the 52nd citizen of the year and only the second to receive the award posthumously. “It is with both sadness and pride that the PSC has recognized Bart with an award…
Donald L. Holley, 96, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family after a long and deeply meaningful life. Don was born on February 21, 1929, in Paxton, Illinois, to Edith and Willard Holley. His childhood spanned several states during the Great Depression—from Illinois to Indiana, Colorado, Ohio, and Michigan—an experience that…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The cause of a house fire at 613 N. June Dr. in the Silver Lake community Monday morning, June 9, has not yet been determined, said Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. “They were out at the scene investigating this morning,” said Chief Fuehring Tuesday. The two-story home with a basement is a…
OCEANA COUNTY — Helicopter inspections of power lines originally slated to start next week are now set to begin this week. “ITC was able to move up the inspection of its high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in your region,” said Integrated Communications Coordinator Lucas Polack. “They will now begin this week and continue into next week until complete, weather permitting.…
PENTWATER — Learn about water safety; eat a hotdog lunch; and get a free life jacket during Water Safety Day Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pentwater Municipal Marina. Marine Sgt. Mike Fillips of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, will provide a presentation on water safety, and there will be several hands-on activities for kids,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — One of two Shelby men who robbed the La Mexicana De Pancho grocery store at gunpoint last December was sentenced to three and a half to 25 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, June 9. Miguel Angel Vargas-Mares, 23, of Shelby pleaded “no contest” to armed robbery, April 28.…
Kenneth Wayne Crase, 83, of Hart, died on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press…
ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Walkerville man was killed when the car he was driving hit a tree and then ignited in flames on Harrison Road near 148th Avenue Saturday, June 7, at 12:17 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Eugene Cowell Heiss was pronounced dead at the scene. “As the driver was traveling eastbound, he…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A two-story home at 613 N. June Dr. in the Silver Lake community is a total loss after a fire ripped through it Monday morning, June 9. Fire departments from Hart, Shelby-Benona, Pentwater, Ferry Township, Walkerville, Grant Township and Mason County’s Riverton Township were called to the scene. Life EMS responded for…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HESPERIA — A thief or thieves stole multiple cases of beer from outdoor refrigerators at campsites at the River Rock Campground, at 155 W. Michigan Ave., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The thefts were reported Saturday morning, June 7. The following…
The suspect drove the car with bare rims after driving over stop sticks twice. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Hart man faces a felony charge of fleeing a police officer after allegedly leading Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on high-speed chase Tuesday afternoon, June 3, that began on 140th Avenue and ended in the City of…
OCEANA COUNTY — Most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Monday, June 9. The National Weather Service issued the watch at 3:10 p.m. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms could be severe with damaging winds and hail. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
Verna Jean “Jeanne” Blackmer, 84, of Hart, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was the daughter of Joseph and Beatrice Kapsh and was born on October 21, 1940. Jeanne attended Hart Public Schools, graduating in 1959. That same summer, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Blackmer, on August 29, 1959. Jeanne devoted…
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