Obituary: William Benson, 72, of Hart William Henry Benson, 72, of Hart, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born January 6, 1951, in Chicago, the son of Henry and Rita (Puhl) Benson. Bill was a proud patriot who was devoted to his family and career; he was employed for 30 years with the Public School District #88. He…
79th District Court misdemeanor arraignments, posted June 6, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on misdemeanor charges: Kara Anne Hibbert, of 16441 15 Mile Rd., Clinton Township, Michigan; operating with a high blood alcohol content. Pretrial conference: June 22 at 3:30 p.m. Bail: $750/cash. Elijah Christian-Galvan Flores, of 1724 Midtown Circle, Royal Oak,…
The Farmhouse dishes up fresh, modern dining experience By Fred Inglis, Contributing Writer BENONA TOWNSHIP — The newest restaurant in Oceana County opened last weekend on Scenic Drive near Stony Lake. “The Farmhouse” is the creation of Kayla and Jason Wenk, and just as they did with their purchase of Oceana Golf Club and Benona Shores Golf Club, they invested…
Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club 58th annual juried art fair July 8 PENTWATER — Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club will hosts its 58th Annual Juried Art and Craft Fair, Saturday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Village Green. The juried art fair features all original work of the artists’ own creation, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, weaving, clothing, sculpture…
Vacation Bible eXperience at First Baptist Church set for June 12-15 HART — First Baptist Church of Hart will hold EPIC Vacation Bible eXperience (VBX) Monday through Thursday, June 12-15, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. VBX is for students 4 years old and potty trained through entering eighth grade. It is free. Registration opens daily at 9 a.m. “Join us…
HPD news, posted June 5, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 18, 2023: 11:19 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Riverside Drive, City of Hart. 3 p.m., motorist assist, Polk Road and Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 4:30 p.m., lost property, Hilltop Street and State Street, City of Hart. 8 p.m., suspicious situation,…
Emma Woller crowned 2023 Asparagus Queen WEARE TOWNSHIP — Emma Woller was crowned the 2023 Asparagus Queen during the Queen’s Pageant and Fundraiser Saturday, June 3, at the West Michigan Research Station. Chelsi Walicki was named the Asparagus Queen First Runner-Up. Emma is a senior at Michigan State University studying crop and soil science with a minor in agribusiness…
Students, parents have ‘hole’ lot of fun on Donut Day Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Parents joined Shelby Middle School students for donuts before the school day Friday, June 2, for National Donut Day “We had about 45 parents/family members RSVP plus their students,” said Shelby Middle School…
Honoring those who make a difference West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Forty-one people were honored Friday afternoon for role they play in the lives of children and young adult who receive special education services from…
Tin man arrives in Hart HART — There is no place like home, and a gigantic tin man has found his home in Hart. The tin man is part of the Hart Project aimed at getting more art installations downtown. The endeavor, “25 by 2025,” is an effort to get 25 art installations to the downtown area. A flatbed truck…
Recent births, posted June 2, 2023 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: Rilynn…
Reyna Isabel Guijarro, 59, of Hart Reyna Isabel Guijarro, 59, of Hart, peacefully passed away May 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Isabel was born July 8, 1963, the daughter of Bartolo Guijarro and Teodosia Gallegos. Isabel is survived by: her husband, Telesforo Vazquez; her sons, Manuel Vazquez, Jose (Melissa) Vazquez, and Edgar (Jessica) Vazquez; and her grandchildren. In…
79th District Court arraignments, posted June 1, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies John P. Kelley, of 617 Industrial Park Rd., Shelby; Shelby Police Department; second-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim under age 13. Probable cause hearing: June 6 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Jeffrey Charles Richards, of 2332 Torrent…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 1, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Joshua Samuel-Thomas Jenkins, of 5582 Sagola Trail, New Era, was found guilty March 20 of larceny — $1,000 or more and was sentenced May 22 to five months in jail with credit for 161 days served; $2,500 in restitution;…
79th District Court sentencings, June 1, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arturo Ysabel-G Lopez, of 3763 S. Oceana Dr., New Era, was found guilty May 30 of larceny $200-$1,000 and was sentenced to seven days in jail with credit for seven days served and $615 in fines, costs and restitution. Amber…
Drought jeopardizes Oceana County asparagus season ‘The cost of labor and lack of processing are contributing to make this situation much, much worse. It’s a really, really sad situation.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — Extreme heat and drought conditions are putting Oceana County’s 2023 asparagus season in serious peril. “Growers started mowing off the harvest this afternoon due to…
126th Avenue in Crystal Valley closed CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — 126th Avenue between Monroe and Madison roads will be closed until further notice for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks…
Obituary: Frederic Cisler, 76, of Pentwater Frederic Gerald Cisler, 76, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully Friday, May 26, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born April 20, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Gerald and Elaine Cisler. Fred proudly served his country with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. During that time, he was exposed to Agent Orange and later developed…
Motorist cited for seventh suspended license charge SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Grand Rapids man was cited by the Michigan State Police, Hart post, for his seventh charge of driving while license suspended (DWLS) Sunday, May 29, shortly after 2:30 a.m. on West M 20 near 110th Avenue. A 25-year-old Grandville man was cited for DWLS Friday, May 26, shortly…
Polaris RZR valued at $22,000 stolen GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A Polaris RZR valued at $22,000 was reported stolen Sunday, May 29, around 10:30 a.m. in the 100 block of North 24th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office includes: Thursday, May 25, 2023: 1:06 p.m., solar lights stolen, 5700 block…
Man arrested for cocaine possession, false armed robbery report HART — A 28-year-old Hart man faces charges of making a false police report and cocaine possession after allegedly making a 911 call stating that the Dunes Express Inn & Suites near Polk Road was being robbed, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Patrick James McLouth, of 1900 E. Monroe…
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