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…
HPD news, posted Feb. 16, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023: 7:59 a.m., motorist assist, 500 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. 12:28 p.m., suspicious situation, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 3:09 p.m., a 40-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, Polk Road and…
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…
Navigating a career path Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Oceana County high school juniors got a close-up look at career and education options available after graduation during the Oceana College Access Network’s College and Career Fair Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the Shelby High School…
Obituary: John Fletcher, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Hart John Robert Fletcher, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at home. He was born December 7, 1944, in Muskegon, the son of John B. and Ruth (McCaleb) Fletcher. John graduated from Hart High School. He then went into the Army where he served in…
Obituary: Kenneth Miller, 100, of Pentwater Kenneth Lloyd Miller, 100, of Pentwater passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. Ken was born on August 29, 1922 in Scottville, the son of Frank and Frances (Tyndall) Miller and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1940 where he was a member of the school’s basketball and baseball teams. He…
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…
West Shore Bank offering quasquicentennial scholarships LUDINGTON — In celebration of its quasquicentennial (125 years), West Shore Bank will award approximately 10 $1,250 college scholarships this year. Students who reside within Benzie, Mason, Manistee, Muskegon, Oceana and Grand Traverse counties can now apply for the scholarship here. The scholarship application deadline is April 16, 2023, at 11 p.m. and all…
Recent births, posted Feb. 14, 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: Jocelynn…
Hart Community Performing Arts Series celebrates milestone with Sunday concert HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will celebrate a milestone with a concert Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19. “The series is proud to have presented 150 concerts and brought hundreds of fine artists to the Hart stage since its inception in the fall of 1999,” said Series Artistic Director…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 14, 2023 John Robert Fletcher, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died on Saturday, February 11, 2023.Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, with Pastor Dennis Bromley officiating. Interment will be in the Hart Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be…
Weekend police news, posted Feb. 13, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023: 8:52 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), methamphetamine possession, 72nd Avenue, Weare Township. A charge is pending lab analysis. 10 p.m., (OCSO), a 26-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for fleeing and eluding, operating without a license and a failure to appear…
Father in child fentanyl death case pleads ‘no contest’ to manslaughter By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The father of a 4-year-old boy who died from ingesting fentanyl in a Grant Township home last July pleaded “no contest” to involuntary manslaughter — homicide in 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 13. Jacob Scott Schutter, 32, and Jodi Michelle Neino, 29, are…
K-9 leads police to fleeing suspect By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HESPERIA — Oceana County Sheriff’s K-9 Lazarus took a bite out of crime when he tracked down a suspect who fled on foot after ditching a stolen car Monday, Feb. 13, around 3 a.m. The suspect, who is a 34-year-old Walkerville man, reportedly fled from an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy…
Watch for road work on US 31 near Pentwater WEARE TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work are in effect on northbound US 31 from Monroe Road (Exit 154) to the north branch of the Pentwater River Monday, Feb. 13, through Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m., according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Please consider helping to fund local…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 13, 2023 Kenneth L. Miller, 100, of Pentwater, died on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Oceana Medical Care Facility in Hart. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths.…
Obituary: Mark McKelley, 73, of Mears Mark McKelley, 73, of Silver Lake/Mears, died peacefully in his home February 9, 2023, from an extended illness. Mark was born February 19, 1949, in Canton, Ohio, the son of Lawrence and MaryAnn (Richey) McKelley. Mark was employed by the Department of Health and Human Services in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he met his wife,…
Walkerville Schools closed Monday WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools will be closed on Monday due to illness and staff shortage.
Obituary: Christopher Eisenlohr, 56, of Pentwater Christopher Scott Eisenlohr, 56, passed away February 7, 2023, at his home in Pentwater. He was born March 9, 1966, in Grand Rapids, the son of Chester and Linda (Blamer) Eisenlohr. Chris worked as a residential contractor with his good friend Aaron Boyko. In 1995, Chris married Michelle Hofmann and had two children, Raine…
Obituary: Catherine Naghtin, 88, of Hart Catherine “Katie” Naghtin passed peacefully on February 8, 2023. Katie was born to Carl and Edna Schoenberg, in Hart on July 11, 1934. She married Paul Naghtin on October 9, 1954. Katie was a member of the White Lake United Methodist Church where she taught third and fourth grade Sunday school for many years.…
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