79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 26, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Erick Omar Cano, 37, of 1954 Garfield Rd., New Era; three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim under age 13. Preliminary exam: Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. Bail: $100,000/personal recognizance (PR). UPDATE: Charges dismissed with not…
West Shore Bank to hold Spirit of Giving in November LUDINGTON — The annual West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving returns this November as “Giving November” to help raise donations for various non-profits spread across the 6 counties they serve. West Shore Bank will host various fundraising initiatives at different branch locations, along with several in- person events throughout the…
‘It’s a great time to be a Pirate’ Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — For the first time in the school’s history, Hart’s football team is in the state playoffs. The 8-1 Pirates face the 7-2 Kent City Eagles this Friday night, Oct. 27, on…
Hart man pleads guilty in child trafficking case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — Two of three men who are defendants in a child trafficking case in Mason County have pleaded guilty. Steven Volpp, 58, of Hart, pleaded guilty to accosting a child for immoral purposes and engaging in prostitution services in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24, according to…
8th Dollar General to open in Oceana BENONA TOWNSHIP — Construction is expected to begin soon on the eighth Dollar General store in Oceana County. “At this time, we are currently finalizing our due diligence phase for a new Dollar General in Shelby, Michigan that would be located on West Shelby Road,” states an email from the Dollar General Corporation’s…
Samantha Schaefer named Pentwater Student of the Month PENTWATER — Samantha “Sam” Schaefer was recently named September Student of Month by the Pentwater Service Club. Schaefer was nominated by Pentwater school staff for her leadership skills, service to others, academic achievements, and extracurricular activity involvement, including her role as vice president of the National Honor Society and participation in sports,…
State fire marshal visits Thomas Read Elementary School Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Michigan State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer visited Thomas Read Elementary School Wednesday, Oct. 18. As part of fire prevention activities during the month of October, the fire marshal travels around the state, reading to second…
Chartered bus will travel to Michigan March for Life HART — Mason/Oceana Right to Life is coordinating a chartered bus to the Michigan March for Life on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The march will be held at the state capitol in Lansing and will feature keynote speaker Genecia Davis, who will share her personal story about abortion. Additional speakers for the…
Halloween events 2023 The following Halloween events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: editor@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Halloween Event.” The following are trick-or-treating and Halloween events in Oceana and Mason counties: Saturday, Oct. 28 Noon to 2 p.m.,…
Recent births, posted Oct. 22, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Autumn…
Motorists reminded to be mindful of school buses By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — This week school districts in Michigan are observing Michigan School Bus Safety Week. The West Shore Educational Service District provides educational services…
Employment Opportunity: Crystal Township Clerk Crystal Township Board of Trustees seeks to appoint a clerk to serve the remainder of the current term which ends on Dec. 31, 2024. Knowledge in accounting, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, recording and transcription of monthly township board meetings and record keeping is necessary, but on the job training is available. These duties are…
HPD makes several warrant arrests 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, Oct. 12, 2023: 11:41 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 9:01 p.m., a 51-year-old Stockbridge, Michigan man was arrested on several outstanding…
Jury finds man guilty of sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — It took a 12-member jury just 20 minutes to render a guilty verdict for a 58-year-old Muskegon man accused of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Oct. 19, after a two-day trial, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Curtis…
Motorcyclist crashes after attempting to pass two vehicles in a no passing zone on a curve while speeding SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Walkerville man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital after the motorcycle he was riding crashed on West Baseline Road near South 108th Avenue Tuesday, Oct. 17, shortly before 6 p.m., according to an…
Obituary: Curtis Feister, 71, of Custer Curtis John Feister, 71, of Custer, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Curt was born on May 3, 1952, in Hart, the son of the late Ivan and Jane (Segelstrom) Feister. In 1970 he graduated from Mason County Eastern High School. On August 19, 1978, Curt married Laurene (MacArthur), and together they shared…
Empire Wild to perform in Hart Oct. 27 HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series continues the 2023-2024 season Friday, Oct. 27, with a concert by Empire Wild in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. Empire Wild is a genre-bending, crossover trio featuring classically-trained musicians as a vehicle for their shared love of musical exploration — fusing the sounds of…
Employment Opportunity: Instructional Assistant Mason County Central Schools is searching for an Instructional Assistant who would work in the Upper Elementary (grades three through five). For details and to apply visit www.mccschools.org. Job ID # 578 Application deadline is Oct. 31, 2023 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted Oct. 18 to 31, 2023.
Curtis John Feister, 71, of Custer, died on Monday, October 16, 2023. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Walkerville Wesleyan Church, 144 176th Ave., Walkerville. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023, beginning at 11 a.m. at Walkerville Wesleyan Church. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the…
National keynote speaker to inspire migrant students Sunday Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press HART — An inspirational presentation for migrant students and families is set for Sunday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. at Hart Public Schools Auditorium. The free presentation will be provided by Ovidilio Vásquez who “is a national…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 17, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Saul Silva, of 611 S. Water St., Hart, pleaded guilty Sept. 13 to second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Oct. 5 to five days suspended jail with credit for three days served; six months…
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