HPD receives grant to buy trauma kits for active shooter situations. 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. HART —…
Shelby Early Childhood Center receives grant. By Kim Beardslee, Correspondent. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby Early Childhood Center (ECC), under the direction of Teresa Mead and in partnership with West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD), was one of the…
Hospital celebrating Health Care Week with Veggie Van. LUDINGTON –Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is celebrating Health Care Week, and families across Mason and Oceana Counties are invited to pick up a bag of free healthy produce when the Veggie Van makes stops in Fountain, Ludington and Hart over the next several days. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, May 10,…
78th District Court felony arraignments, May 10, 2022. 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. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART…
Police news, May 10, 2022. 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 is recent activity of the Oceana…
Veteran walking 800 miles around Lake Michigan stops in Oceana County. HART — Marine veteran Travis Snyder of Holland made stops in Oceana County last week at the beginning of an 800-mile walk around Lake Michigan. The trek is part of Mission 22, a veteran’s suicide awareness effort. When Snyder was in Hart Wednesday, May 4, he walked alongside Hart…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 8, 2022. William Alexander Craner, 64, of Hesperia, died on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Michael D. Schultz, 74, of Pentwater, died on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of…
Millage proposal for new jail will be on August ballot. 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. By Allison Scarbrough,…
Sand build-up in Pentwater Harbor threatens boating. Emergency dredging costing up to $100,000 needed. PENTWATER — The depth of the entrance to Pentwater Harbor from Lake Michigan is less than 6 feet in some areas, and when offshore winds cause swells that drop by 3 feet or more, many boats risk bottoming out, according to the Protect Pentwater Harbor Citizens…
Recent births, posted May 6, 2022 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: Emma…
Fire weather watch in effect Friday. OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued fire weather watch for a portion of Michigan, including Oceana County, Friday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Winds will be 10-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. “Burn restrictions are likely in effect. For more information on burn…
Leader of gang that kidnapped local family in Haiti extradited to US. The leader of a violent gang that kidnapped a local family that was in Haiti on a missionary trip last fall has been indicted on criminal charges, according to national reports. The US attorney’s office for the District of Columbia alleges that Germine Joly, the leader of the…
Shelby students pedal to school for National Bike Day. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby elementary students enjoyed some long-awaited sunny spring weather Wednesday, May 4, to participate in National Bike to School Day. “Ride to School was so much fun today!” states a post on the Shelby…
Firefighting dad hands son first officer’s helmet. HESPERIA — It’s a special occasion to receive your first officer’s helmet when you’re a firefighter. It’s even more special when the person bestowing that helmet is your dad. Deputy Chief Tim VanAvery handed his son, Tyler VanAvery, his first officer’s helmet Wednesday evening, May 4. The younger VanAvery was promoted to lieutenant. …
Shelby to host groundbreaking for new elementary school May 27. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools will host a celebration Friday, May 27, at 12:15 p.m. to officially mark the start of construction of its new elementary school building. Related story here: https://www.oceanacountypress.com/2022/04/21/shelby-schools-t…building-project/ The new school…
Obituary: Richard “Dick” VandenHeuvel, 86, of Pentwater. Richard “Dick” I. VandenHeuvel, ended his time on earth surrounded by his family on Monday, May 2, 2022. Dick was born December 16,1935 in Hart to parents Henry and Genevieve (Kokx) VandenHeuvel. He attended Hart High School, graduating in 1953, but his true calling was working the land. Dick could coax a seedling…
Voters reject marijuana facilities. Recall attempt of Newfield Township officials fails. 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. By Allison…
News alert: Vehicle fire at Hart rest area. Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to the Hart rest area on southbound US 31 Tuesday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m. for a vehicle fire.
Pentwater school to seek bond in November. 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. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENWATER —…
Officer hangs up hat after 17 years of service. 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. HART — Officer Shawn…
Obituary: Norrine Hendriksen, 86, of Pentwater. Norrine Avis Henriksen, 86, of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Norrine was born on August 26, 1935, in Clio, the daughter of Perry and Ada (Durham) Hillier. She is survived by her children, Cindy Lou Henriksen, Randy Paul Henriksen, and Brenda Kay Henriksen; brother, Lester Hillier; sisters, Joyce Darling and Betty…
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