Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023

February 27, 2023

Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. This post may be updated. Schools Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Other Free Soil Area Senior Center (closed remainder of the week) Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…

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Man pleads ‘no contest’ to arson after setting mattress on fire inside home

February 27, 2023

Man pleads ‘no contest’ to arson after setting mattress on fire inside home By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — William Rhody Dwyer, 54, pleaded “no contest” in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 27, to third-degree arson after setting a mattress on fire inside a Golden Township home. “He was renting a house in the northern part of the…

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Mears man steals military medals during break-in

February 27, 2023

Mears man steals military medals during break-in By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 41-year-old Mears man pleaded “no contest” to second-degree home invasion and breaking and entering a building with intent in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 27. Dustin Lee Carlson, of 5737 W. 2nd St., stole items of “sentimental value” including a set of Navy medals…

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Man faces prison term for CSC, breaking and entering

February 27, 2023

Man faces prison term for CSC, breaking and entering By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 20-year-old Branch man pleaded “no contest” to third-degree criminal sexual conduct and breaking and entering a building with intent Monday, Feb. 27, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Jacob Bengermaine Casanova-Gleason faces a prison term of two and a half to 30 years, said…

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Drunk driving arrests top weekend police activity 

February 27, 2023

Drunk driving arrests top weekend police activity  The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023: 1:33 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 31-year-old Muskegon Heights man was arrested for operating with a high blood alcohol content, South Division Street, Village of Hesperia. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 12:25 p.m., (OCSO),…

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Motorcyclist leads police on high-speed chase

February 27, 2023

Motorcyclist leads police on high-speed chase The suspect reportedly reached a speed of 110 mph FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Mears man who allegedly led police on a brief car chase Feb. 18 fled from sheriff’s deputies again Friday, Feb. 24, but this time he was riding a motorcycle, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Deputies conducted a parole…

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News alert: freezing rain knocks down power lines

February 27, 2023

News alert: freezing rain knocks down power lines Mason-Oceana 911 is receiving calls of power lines down in Oceana County Monday, Feb. 27, due to freezing rain. The following were reported: Noon, Polk Road and 136th Avenue in Elbridge Township — tree on power lines causing sparking. Noon, 148th Avenue and Johnson Road in Ferry Township. 12:20 p.m., Wilke Road…

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Traffic alert: garbage truck tips over on icy roads

February 27, 2023

Traffic alert: garbage truck tips over on icy roads BENONA TOWNSHIP — A garbage truck tipped over on its side in the icy road conditions Monday morning, Feb. 27, on West Grant Road near 24th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Emergency crews were working to upright the truck, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. *Please…

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Traffic alert: rollover crash on US 31

February 27, 2023

Traffic alert: rollover crash on US 31 HART TOWNSHIP — Report of a vehicle rollover crash on southbound US 31 near the Hart rest area Monday, Feb. 27, shortly before 10 a.m. Mason-Oceana 911 received a call of a passenger vehicle flipped over in the median.

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79th District Court court news, Feb. 24, 2023

February 24, 2023

79th District Court court news, Feb. 24, 2023 HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies Isaac Robert Gill, of 360 W. Main St., Walkerville; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); methamphetamine possession and second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS). Probable cause hearing: Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Brett Aaron Sanford,…

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Hesperia man sentenced to jail for abandoning dogs

February 24, 2023

Hesperia man sentenced to jail for abandoning dogs HART — A 35-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to 38 days in jail in Oceana County’s 79th District Court for a conviction of abandoning/cruelty to animals. Thomas Carl Cryderman, of 268 Munn St., pleaded “no contest” to the charge Feb. 7, according to court records. Cryderman violated state law when he left…

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​HPD news, Feb. 23, 2023

February 23, 2023

​HPD news, Feb. 23, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023: 9:33 a.m., larceny, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 2:08 p.m., disturbance, 600 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 4:28 p.m., unwanted subject, 30 block of State Street, City of Hart. 8:36 p.m., motorist assist, 72nd Avenue…

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Public Notice: Crystal Township Ordinance No. 2023-1

February 23, 2023

Public Notice: Crystal Township Ordinance No. 2023-1  

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Closings and cancellations, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023

February 22, 2023

Closings and cancellations, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. This post may be updated. Schools Baldwin Community Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area School District Ludington Area Catholic School Mason County Central Schools including Victory Early Childhood Center…

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Semi truck crash closes US 31 near Shelby

February 22, 2023

Semi truck crash closes US 31 near Shelby UPDATE: The expressway is back open SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Southbound US 31 near Shelby Road was closed for approximately a half hour after a semi truck slid into the median facing north during a snow storm Wednesday, Feb. 22, around 3 p.m., according to Deputy Tim Simon of the Oceana County Sheriff’s…

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Truck rollover crash on US 31 near Shelby

February 22, 2023

Truck rollover crash on US 31 near Shelby SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were sent to a truck rollover crash on northbound US 31 north of Buchanan Road Wednesday, Feb. 22, around 12:45 p.m., according to dispatch information from Mason-Oceana 911. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured in the crash.

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Book vending machine unveiled at Thomas Read Elementary School

February 22, 2023

Book vending machine unveiled at Thomas Read Elementary School Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  SHELBY — Thomas Read Elementary School students have a new and fun way to acquire books with the debut of a book vending machine Monday, Feb. 20. Students of the Month Tyler…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

February 21, 2023

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Montague Area Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools West Shore Educational Service…

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Mears man leads deputies on short car chase before arrest

February 21, 2023

Mears man leads deputies on short car chase before arrest GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Mears man was arrested for fleeing and eluding and driving without a license following a brief car chase on North 56th Avenue near Seventh Street Saturday, Feb. 18, shortly before 10 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A parole violation charge is also being…

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Winter storm warning issued for Oceana County

February 21, 2023

Winter storm warning issued for Oceana County The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Oceana County beginning Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. until Thursday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. Other counties included in the warning are Mason, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta and Isabella. “Heavy mixed precipitation is expected,” states NWS. Total snow and sleet…

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Sheriff’s office investigates Silver Lake area break-ins

February 21, 2023

Sheriff’s office investigates Silver Lake area break-ins GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s detectives and deputies are investigating break-ins of two residences in the Silver Lake area. The first breaking and entering was reported Friday, Feb. 17, at 9 p.m. at a summer rental property in the 4600 block of North Ridge Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…

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