Obituary: Lester Albright, 81, of Kentwood, Pentwater. On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Lester E. Albright, 81, of Kentwood, was called home to be with his Lord and to join his wife, Patricia (Roman), and his parents, Owen L. and Mildred Albright. He was also preceded in death by his beloved furry four-legged friends. Les will be lovingly remembered by his…
Robbery suspect held on $1 million bond. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The 51-year-old man accused of robbing and assaulting an elderly couple in Golden Township last week and then fleeing in their vehicle was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, Sept. 12, on six felony charges. Harold Raymond Labeau, of 5845 W. 6th St., Mears, is…
Man faces 15 years in prison for raping 10-year-old girl. Following his prison term, Caal-Cho faces deportation to Guatemala. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 36-year-old man faces serving a 15-year prison term after pleading “no contest” to first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 12. Marcelino Caal-Cho, whose address is listed in…
Driver pleads to felony in connection to deadly crash. HART — The driver in a crash that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old Hart man, April 2, pleaded guilty to a felony of reckless driving causing death in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 12, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. In exchange for his plea, Ryan…
Family displaced from house fire in need of help. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A family of seven displaced from their home at 173 South Sessions Rd. following a fire Sunday, Sept. 11, is in need of help. Danny Jones, Jr., said his 5,000-square-foot house was severely damaged by smoke and water damage throughout the interior. The house was…
Traffic alert: Crash on southbound US 31. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Report of a single-vehicle crash on southbound US 31 between M 20 and Park Road near Rothbury Sunday, Sept. 11, at 3:30 p.m. Minor injury reported. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of…
7 people displaced from home following fire. SHELBY — Seven people were displaced from a home at 173 South Sessions Rd. following a fire Sunday, Sept. 11. Firefighters from Shelby-Benona, Hart and Grant Township responded to the scene, along with Life EMS and Shelby Police Department. The American Red Cross was called to assist two adults, two teenagers, two preteens…
Rothbury man dies in Mason County motorcycle crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LOGAN TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Devon Newberry Adair, 33, of Rothbury died Friday evening while riding his motorcycle in southeastern Mason County near Ruby Creek. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene on Masten Road at 8:31 p.m. between Hawley and Lucek roads. According to Mason County Sheriff…
More details released on suspect shot by deputy. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief and Allison Scarbrough, Oceana County Press Editor. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast and Michigan State Police Hart Post Assistant Commander Lt. John Forner met with representatives from the news media Friday afternoon, Sept. 9, to discuss the police-involved…
Armed suspect shot by officer. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The 51-year-old armed robbery suspect who was on the loose following an armed robbery in Golden Township early Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, was shot by a Mason County officer and apprehended Friday, Sept. 9. Harold Raymond Labeau is alive and was being transported to an area hospital, Oceana County Sheriff…
SHS Jazz Band to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market season finale Sept. 13. NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers’ Market wraps up its 2022 season Tuesday, Sept. 13, featuring the Shelby High School Jazz Band. The market runs from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot of the New Era Christian Reformed Church at 1820 Ray Ave. The market…
Robbery suspect considered armed and dangerous. HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect involved in a recent robbery. The man is considered to be armed and dangerous. The suspect, Harold Raymond Labeau, 51, is wanted on a six county felony warrant in his involvement in a home invasion that took place on Wednesday, Sept. 7…
Oceana Drive off-ramp closed Saturday. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The off-ramp from southbound US 31 to Business 31/Oceana Drive (Exit 158) is scheduled to be closed on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane closures will remain in effect on US 31 between Oceana Drive and Hawley Road through mid-October, according to a bulletin from Michigan Department…
Hart Police Department news, Sept. 9, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022: 1:40 p.m., water emergency, State and Hilltop streets, City of Hart. 1:45 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart. 4:40 p.m., lost property, 200 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. 7:06 p.m.,…
Meeting to address alternating asparagus festival venue between Hart and Shelby. HART — The National Asparagus Festival Board of Directors has scheduled a public meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Oceana County Services Building at 844 S. Griswold St. “The NAF Board of Directors would like input from the community about returning the festival location…
Hart family opens their home to exchange students year after year. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Bizon family learns about different cultures and languages when hosting exchange students in their home year after year, while the young foreigners live in a warm and…
Local projects receive grants from The Right Place. GRAND RAPIDS — The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has announced that The Right Place, Inc. will receive $3.6 million in funding from the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program to help spur the development of nine placemaking projects totaling over $10 million across the region. The funds were approved in Lansing at…
Migrant worker dies after falling off farm wagon. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old migrant farm worker riding in a wagon hauling zucchini died after falling off the front of the wagon Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, on Lever Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Ricardo Moreno-Gomez, who is from Guatemala and temporarily living in migrant housing…
Woman, 81, fires handgun at masked man who broke into her home. Suspect disarms woman; assaults elderly husband; flees in their car; and remains on the loose. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — An 81-year-old woman fired a round at a masked man armed with a weapon — possibly a crowbar — who broke into her and her 84-year-old…
Algae bloom detected in Bass Lake . District Health Department #10 officials said an algae bloom was detected on Bass Lake, according to a press release issued Wednesday, Sept. 7. Bass Lake is situated in northern Oceana County and southern Mason County near Pentwater. “On Aug. 24, the Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy collected samples and sent them…
Deputies make multiple OWI arrests over the holiday weekend. 1 driver attempts to flee, but crashes and suffers injuries. Oceana County Sheriff Mast said his deputies made several operating while intoxicated arrests over the Labor Day weekend. One weekend traffic stop turned into a police chase that resulted in injuries to the fleeing driver after he crashed his vehicle. An…
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