Honoring fallen officers HART — Police officers from several Oceana County agencies gathered on the courthouse lawn Friday, May 19, for a Police Officers Memorial Service, honoring the men women of law enforcement who died in the line of duty. Oceana County Sheriff Mast made the introduction, and guest speaker was Hart Mayor Vicki Platt, who is the Oceana County…
Expect lane closures on US 31 north of Shelby Monday SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled lane closures for bridge work Monday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on northbound and southbound US 31 at Buchanan Road. The work is weather dependent. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…
Obituary: George Sadler, 65, of Pentwater George Peter Sadler, 65, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home. He was born October 1, 1957, in Ludington, the son of George “Buffy” and Marcia Sadler. George grew up in the Ludington and Scottville area, and was a graduate of Mason County Central High School, class of 1975. He…
Listen to a history lesson on your phone while strolling through Pentwater Call 231-720-0291 PENTWATER — Would you like an easy way to reminisce, or expand your knowledge about Pentwater history? The Pentwater Historical Society has announced the new Hancock History Self-Guided Audio Tour. It’s free, and easily accessed on a cell phone or landline simply by dialing 231-720-0291 and…
Local prosecutors oppose juvenile lifer bills The prosecutors stress that the proposed legislation would leave victims without justice and decrease public safety. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren R. P. Kreinbrink and Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph J. Bizon announced they are joining most of the 83 Michigan county prosecuting attorneys in opposition to the juvenile lifer legislation poised to pass…
Reward offered for missing Rothbury-area dog GRANT TOWNSHIP— A small white dog named Chase has been missing in the Rothbury area since May 9. Chase is a 3-year-old Chinese Crested male that weighs 13 pounds wearing a blue harness and dragging a blue leash. He was last seen Sunday, May 14, in the area of 92nd Avenue and McKinley Road.…
Request for Proposals: Pentwater Township: Pentwater Hart Trail Pentwater Township is requesting proposals for Engineering and Associated Professional Consulting Services for a portion of the Pentwater Hart Trail. Pentwater Township requests interested companies to submit a proposal for the engineering and associated professional consulting services for a portion of the Pentwater Hart Trail. Request for Proposal (RFP) can be obtained…
First marijuana dispensary in Oceana County opening soon By Allison Scarbrough, Editor WEARE TOWNSHIP — The first marijuana dispensary in Oceana County, Supergood, is set to open just in time for summer at the start of Memorial Day Weekend, May 26. The new cannabis store is located in the historic River House Trading Post building on Monroe Road by US…
Request for Proposals: Crystal Valley County Park Architectural/Engineering and associated professional consulting services for the redevelopment of Crystal Valley County Park. Crystal Township requests interested companies to submit a Proposal for the Redevelopment of Crystal Valley County Park. Request for Proposal (RFP) can be obtained on or after May 16, 2023 by contacting the Township representative, John Wilson at snodawg618@att.net.…
Obituary: Joan Haiss, 80, of Pentwater Joan Ruth Haiss, 80, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Joan was born December 5, 1942, the daughter of Clyde and Priscilla (Phillips) Dickenson. Growing up Joan was the only girl raised with a family of four brothers, who she loved deeply. On September 2, 1962, she married the love of…
MSP handles pair of OWI arrests over the weekend Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post handled two operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrests in Oceana County over the weekend. Saturday, May 13, 2023: 10:45 p.m., a 29-year-old Clinton Township, Michigan woman was arrested for OWI, Garfield Road and Scenic Drive, Benona Township. Sunday, May 14, 2023: 1:41 p.m., a…
Oceana Drive south of New Era to be closed Tuesday for road work GRANT TOWNSHIP — Oceana Drive south of New Era will be closed to traffic Tuesday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. so workers can pave over the “open cut” made in the road, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour will be set…
Motorcyclist killed in Pentwater crash identified ‘This is a big loss for the community’ PENTWATER — The 72-year-old motorcyclist who died following a pickup truck vs. motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon, May 13, at the intersection of Madison Road and Sixth Street has been identified as Paul Richard McDonald of Pentwater, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. “It was a…
Motorcyclist arrested for meth possession, fleeing from police CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hart man riding a motorcycle was arrested for fleeing and eluding police, methamphetamine possession and improper license plate on North 144th Avenue Sunday, May 14, shortly after 10 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The following is…
Thief or thieves steal from farm workers while they’re picking asparagus LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — While farm workers were picking asparagus in a field on North 160th Avenue Saturday, May 13, around 7:30 p.m., a thief or thieves took advantage and stole several wallets, cash and cell phones from the workers, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. It was not…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 15, 2023 Mark James Christiansen, 70, of Shelby, died on Friday, May 12, 2023. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Frances Jane Buck, 92, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Joan Ruth Haiss, 80, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, May 14,…
Obituary: Mark Christiansen, 70, of Shelby Mark James Christiansen, 70, of Shelby, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Mark was born January 25, 1953 in Muskegon, the son of Henry and Janet (Laughlin) Christiansen. Formerly of Fruitport, Mark met his wife Janet while studying journalism and conservation at Central Michigan University. He…
One dead following crash in Pentwater PENTWATER — A 72-year-old Pentwater man died following a two vehicle crash that occurred Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Madison Road and Sixth Street. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 2:49 p.m. According to a press release from Pentwater Police Department, a pickup truck was eastbound on Sixth Street when it crossed the centerline,…
Asparagus cart comes loose from trailer, hits oncoming truck HART TOWNSHIP — An asparagus cart came loose from a trailer as it was being hauled down West Tyler Road near 104th Avenue in a pickup truck and hit an oncoming Great Lakes Energy truck Wednesday, May 10, around 3 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “An asparagus picking…
79th District Court sentencings, posted May 10, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Matthew Hamilton Gamble, of 4401 W. Tyler Rd., Hart, was found guilty May 9 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for five days served; one year probation; Alcohol Highway Safety Education…
79th District Court news, posted May 9, 2023 HART — The following proceedings recently took place in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies Alfred Martinez Escamilla, of 71 Ferry St., Shelby; Michigan State Police (MSP); third-offense operating while intoxicated, driving while license suspended (DWLS) and disorderly conduct. Preliminary exam: May 30 at 1 p.m. Bail: $15,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Cameron Scott…
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