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.…
Police looking for Dollar General break-in suspects By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — Two male juvenile suspects are being sought by police in connection to a breaking and entering of the Dollar General store on State Street in the City of Hart and a car break-in on Water Road in Hart Township. Hart police officers responded to the scene at…
Police investigate attempted break-ins to seasonal Stony Lake homes By Allison Scarbrough, Editor The Oceana County Sheriff Office is seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a suspect vehicle involved in a string of break-in attempts in the Stony Lake area, according to Det. Mark Hiddema. “We’ve had several attempted breaking and enterings in the Stony Lake area, and we…
Navy officer with Hart ties to participate in Super Bowl flyover GLENDALE, Arizona – A Navy officer with Hart connections will be a part of the Super Bowl National Anthem performance Sunday, Feb. 12. “During the 2023 Super Bowl National Anthem performance, three Navy tactical squadrons will conduct a unified flyover,” states a press release from the Navy Office of…
HPD news, posted Feb. 10, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023: 12:4 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Union Street, City of Hart. 4:18 p.m., harassment complaint, 500 block of Union Street, City of Hart. 11:41 p.m., alarm, 5000 block of Longbridge Road, Pentwater Township. Friday, Feb. 3, 2023: 9:22 a.m.,…
Police investigate thefts The following is police activity in Oceana County Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023: 7:42 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny thefts from vehicles, 1000 block of North Water Road, Hart Township. 10:37 a.m., (OCSO), wood was stolen from a logger’s job site, South 128th Avenue, Ferry Township. 12:45 p.m., (Shelby Police Department) domestic violence, 300 block of South…
Closings and Cancellations, Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Feb. 10. This post may be updated. If you have a closing or cancellation to report, email editor@mediagroup31.com. Schools: Covenant Christian School Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Manistee Catholic Central School…
Family of murdered man thankful for US Congressman’s apology Although pleased with the written apology, the family is awaiting a public apology from the politician. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor A Mears family was outraged after a former Mason County man who was charged with murdering a family member four years ago was honored recently by the House Judiciary Committee. However,…
Driver in deadly US 10-31 crash criminally charged; victim was from Shelby LUDINGTON — The driver involved in a deadly crash on US 10-31 in Amber Township last October — Zachary Scott Martinsen, 29, of Ludington — has been arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on a 10-year felony of reckless driving causing death, according to Mason County Sheriff…
ESD continues threat assessment trainings West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A special school behavioral threat assessment training was held recently at the West Michigan Research Station on Oceana Drive. The training was part of a series of trainings that…
Congressman Moolenaar introduces bill to help veterans enter workforce WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman John Moolenaar has introduced legislation that would help veterans who are finishing their military service and going into the workforce. Specifically, Moolenaar’s legislation, H.R. 728, would allow states to use federal funding to create their own fellowship programs to help veterans find jobs and then be employed…
CTE criminal justice students begin safer drive campaign West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Students from the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education Criminal Justice program will host an open house…
79th District Court arraignments, Feb. 8, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies Earl Jay Vanderleest, of 6720 M 20, Hesperia; Michigan State Police (MSP); third-offense domestic violence. Bail: $750/cash/surety. Duane Sexton, of 3345 W. Madison Rd., Hart; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); assault with a dangerous weapon/felonious assault. Competency…
79th District Court sentencings, Feb. 8, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Kevin Scott Lewis, of 7725 S. 100th Ave., Rothbury, was found guilty Jan. 31 of larceny $200-$1,000 and was sentenced to $510 in fines and costs. Restitution is reserved. One felony count of larceny in a…
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