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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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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