Weekend police news, May 2, 2022.

May 2, 2022

Weekend police news, May 2, 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.  Police activity in Oceana County over the…

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Man likely under the influence of meth taken to hospital following dip in 40-degree lake.

May 2, 2022

Man likely under the influence of meth taken to hospital following dip in 40-degree lake. 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,…

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Trailer fire investigated as arson.

May 2, 2022

Trailer fire investigated as arson. Two dogs died in the blaze. 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…

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Marijuana sparks ballot questions for Tuesday’s election.

May 2, 2022

Marijuana sparks ballot questions for Tuesday’s election. 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 —…

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Obituary: Vera VanBrocklin, 93, of Hesperia. 

May 1, 2022
Obituary: Vera VanBrocklin, 93, of Hesperia. 

Obituary: Vera VanBrocklin, 93, of Hesperia.  Vera Marie VanBrocklin, 93, of Hesperia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children, on Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was born April 27, 1929, in Honor, the daughter of the late George and Inez (Parker) Fast. On February 8, 1949, Vera married Jon VanBrocklin, and moved to the Ferry Township area in 1951. Together…

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Obituary: Vicki ‘Cookie’ Tawney, 69, of New Era

May 1, 2022

Obituary: Vicki ‘Cookie’ Tawney, 69, of New Era Vicki L. “Cookie” Tawney, 69, was called home to our Lord on Thursday April 28, 2022. She was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on June 2, 1952 to James R. Zitka Jr. and Ethel J. Brown. Cookie was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.  She was a nurse and loved helping people,…

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News alert: Trailer fire on Wayne Road.

April 30, 2022

News alert: Trailer fire on Wayne Road. Fire crews were dispatched to a trailer fire in the 4900 block of Wayne Road near Pentwater Saturday, April 30, around 1:30 p.m. Firefighters reported no occupants were inside the trailer.  

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Obituary: Don Vega, 71, of Hart. 

April 29, 2022

Obituary: Don Vega, 71, of Hart.  Don Vega, 71, of Hart, passed away April 20, 2022 at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids, following complications from a fall in early March.  He had a long journey following a kidney failure diagnosis. Don was born March 17, 1951 in Brownsville, Texas to Amado and Virginia Vega.  We believe his birth name…

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Millage proposal for new jail could be on August ballot.

April 28, 2022

Millage proposal for new jail could 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,…

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Pentwater golfer plays best game in worst conditions.

April 28, 2022

Pentwater golfer plays best game in worst conditions. Kolenda battled ‘sideways sleet, rain and snow’ for six straight hours. 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…

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WSCC fall Dean’s List.

April 28, 2022
WSCC fall Dean’s List.

WSCC fall Dean’s List. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for Fall 2021-2022 Fall Semester.  Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 28, 2022. 

April 28, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 28, 2022.  Lorraine Edith David, 83, of Hart, died on Friday, April 22, 2022. Norrine Avis Henriksen, 86, of Pentwater, died on Thursday, April 28, 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…

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Shelby hosts inaugural Children’s Day celebration Saturday.

April 27, 2022

Shelby hosts inaugural Children’s Day celebration Saturday. 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. SHELBY —…

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Driverless truck hits parked car, mobile home.

April 27, 2022

Driverless truck hits parked car, mobile home. 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 TOWNSHIP —  A driverless pickup…

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Pirate News: Walk with a Hero May 19.

April 26, 2022

Pirate News: Walk with a Hero May 19. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Spitler Elementary School hosts its annual PTO fundraiser, Walk with a Hero, Thursday May 19 from 5-7 p.m. at the Hart High School track. Students get to walk laps around the…

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Blood drive at West Michigan Research Facility.

April 26, 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. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Versiti Blood Center of Grand Rapids will add another blood…

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78th District Court sentencings, April 26, 2022.

April 26, 2022

78th District Court sentencings, April 26, 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 —…

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Pentwater Service Club launches Handy Person Service. 

April 26, 2022
Pentwater Service Club launches Handy Person Service. 

Pentwater Service Club launches Handy Person Service.  PENTWATER — Pentwater Service Club has launched a program to help provide routine maintenance for residents in need. The Handy Person Service (HPS) is a program specifically for seniors, the disabled, or persons recovering from surgery, who wish to remain independent but are unable to perform routine tasks like changing batteries in a…

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Sheriff’s office investigates counterfeit $100 bills.

April 25, 2022

Sheriff’s office investigates counterfeit $100 bills. 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 — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office…

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Rooster recovered.

April 25, 2022

Rooster recovered. 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 — It may not be a case of foul play,…

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Police news, April 25, 2022.

April 25, 2022

Police news, April 25, 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 police activity in Oceana…

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