Recent births, posted March 7, 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: Everleigh…
Hart Middle School Drama Club presents ‘Haphazardly Ever After’ Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart Middle School Drama Club presents the humorous production, “Haphazardly Ever After,” at the middle school auditorium this weekend March 10-12. “Our cast involves 41 students in grades 5-8 who have been working hard…
Mears woman arrested for felonious assault UPDATE: Charges against the two suspects were dropped by the victim, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. MEARS — A 36-year-old Mears woman was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for felonious assault, and a 34-year-old Mears man was arrested for assault Sunday, March 5, in the 5800 block of West Sixth Street,…
Marshville Dam Road closing daily BENONA TOWNSHIP — Marshville Dam Road between 48th and 54th avenues will be closed daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road maintenance beginning Monday, March 6, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes.
Obituary: Sandra Farber, 63, of Ferry Township Sandra Gail Farber, 63, passed away unexpectedly February 28, 2023, at her home, in Ferry Township. She was born July 5, 1959, the daughter of Jack and Barbara (Harig) Dempkey. Sandy loved her four girls, grandkids, and great-grandson fiercely. Her unconditional love taught them to love with their whole hearts, and to always…
Obituary: Robert Fillips, 81, of Hart Robert Joseph Fillips, 81, of Hart, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born March 6, 1941, in Chicago, the son of Stanley and Betty (Pentkowski) Fillips. Bob proudly served his country, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed various hobbies, including hunting, fishing, cutting firewood, collecting items, and meeting…
School district investigating incidents at wrestling state finals HART — The Hart Public School district is investigating incidents that occurred at last weekend’s wrestling team state finals, which resulted in the coaches not accompanying their wrestlers to the individual state finals this weekend. “The district has been investigating two incidents that happened last weekend at the team state finals,” wrote…
Pirate cheer team rallies at state finals Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MOUNT PLEASANT — The Hart Varsity Competitive Cheer Team has a lot to smile about after finishing in fourth place at the state competition at Central Michigan University Thursday, March 2. The top eight…
HPD news, March 3, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023: 12:23 a.m., motorist assist, Hart and Lincoln streets, City of Hart. 4:33 p.m., suspicious situation, 20 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, Feb. 24, 2023: 8:32 a.m., disturbance, 40 block of State Street, City of Hart. 3:04 p.m., a…
Obituary: Edward Sherman, Sr., 79, of Hart Edward Charles Sherman, Sr., 79, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born July 14, 1943, in Elbridge Township, the son of the late Frank and Helen (Dyer) Sherman. Edward was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He proudly served his country in the US…
VIDEO: CTE criminal justice students raise awareness about impaired driving 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 — Students from the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education Criminal Justice program hosted an open house today…
Dunes open for the season Saturday By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The only place of its kind in the US east of the Mississippi River, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes open for the 2023 season Saturday, April 1. Over 1.5 million people visit the scenic and unique park every year, said Silver Lake State Park Manager Jody Johnston.…
Obituary: Michael VandeVoorde, 73, of Custer Michael Andrew VandeVoorde, 73, of Custer passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Mike was born on February 11, 1950 in Fremont, the son of CJ and Odene (Way) VandeVoorde, and grew up on a farm in Walkerville where he graduated from Walkerville High School in 1968. Mike served his country by enlisting with…
Village seeks community input on zoning ordinance changes SHELBY — The Village of Shelby is revising its zoning ordinance, and the planning commission plans to discuss the changes at its March 21 meeting. “Shortly after completing an update to the Village of Shelby Master plan in 2020, we began a major rewrite of our zoning ordinance and zoning map,” states…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, March 1, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Willard Benton Dold, of 1959 N. Young Rd., Hart, was found guilty Feb. 8, 2021 of carrying a concealed weapon and was sentenced Feb. 27, 2023 to 68 days in jail with credit…
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By: Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. A “developmental disability” can be categorized as any disability that requires treatment for disorders…
Advertisement for Bids, Siding Replacement PROJECT: Siding Replacement West Shore Educational Service District BASE BID: Single All-Trades Bid for Metal Siding replacement at existing building PROJECT DESCRIPTION: West Shore Educational Service District (Owner) requests bids from experienced and qualified contractors for the removal and replacement of approximately 5,600 square feet of existing metal siding on the north and west sides…
Seraph Brass to perform Friday in Hart HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present Seraph Brass Friday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium located in the Hart Middle School. Tickets will be available at the door for $15 each. Seraph Brass was founded by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden with the mission…
Horticulture meeting set for March 16 WEARE TOWNSHIP – Michigan State University Extension has scheduled this year’s spring horticulture meeting for Thursday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Michigan Research Station located at 5185 N. Oceana Dr. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and lunch will be provided. The event is sponsored in conjunction with West…
Watch for lane closures on US 31 near Pentwater PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work are in effect through 3 p.m. this Friday, March 3, on northbound US 31 from Monroe Road (Exit 154) to the north branch of the Pentwater River, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
Obituary: Stanley Gillish, Jr., 79, of Rothbury Stanley Joseph Gillish Jr., 79, of Rothbury, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was born April 14, 1943, at home in Shelby, the son of Stanley Sr. and Eva (McClellan) Gillish. Stan retired after 41 years of employment with Howmet Aerospace, but continued as a consultant in the titanium industry with Keywell…
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