Calling artists to compete in Pentwater sculpture walk.

February 24, 2022

Calling artists to compete in Pentwater sculpture walk. 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. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Arts Sculpture…

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78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 23, 2022.

February 23, 2022

78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 23, 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.  HART — The following were arraigned…

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Brrrr! Emergency workers train for ice rescue.

February 23, 2022

Brrrr! Emergency workers train for ice rescue. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. 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 —…

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78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 23, 2022.

February 23, 2022

78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 23, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. 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 —…

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Hart man faces CSC charges.

February 23, 2022

Hart man faces CSC charges. 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 — A 40-year-old Hart man faces two…

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Obituary: Amy Eastway, 41, of Shelby. 

February 22, 2022

Obituary: Amy Eastway, 41, of Shelby.  Amy Bree Eastway, 41, of Shelby, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Amy was born in Ludington on September 28, 1980, to Doris Eastway. She graduated from Ludington High School. Amy worked a short time for Dimensions Unlimited. She loved to do arts, crafts and sewing, and loved giving those things to others. Amy…

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78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 22, 2022.

February 22, 2022

78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 22, 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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Drivers suffer broken bones in 2-vehicle crash.

February 22, 2022

Drivers suffer broken bones in 2-vehicle crash. 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 — The drivers of…

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Obituary: Francis “Fran” Robert Bailly, 89, of Hart. 

February 22, 2022

Obituary: Francis “Fran” Robert Bailly, 89, of Hart.  Francis “Fran” Robert Bailly passed into the arms of his Savior on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the age of 89. He passed just in time to spend Valentine’s Day with his wife, Debby, who died in 2018 after 65 years of marriage. Fran farmed apples, cherries, and asparagus in Oceana County…

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Obituary: Tim LeMahieu, 70, of Mears.

February 22, 2022

Obituary: Tim LeMahieu, 70, of Mears. Tim LeMahieu, 70, of Mears, went home to be with his Lord on February 16, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer.  He was born on July 8, 1951, to Warren and Josephine (Vreeke) LeMahieu. Tim was blessed with a joyful, optimistic, and adventurous spirit. He loved people unconditionally and liked to make them…

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Obituary: Dawn Waycaster, 62, of Mears. 

February 22, 2022

Obituary: Dawn Waycaster, 62, of Mears.  Dawn Marie Waycaster, 62, of Mears, died Wednesday February 16, 2022, at Mercy Health Hospital in Muskegon. In accordance with Dawn’s wishes, cremation has taken place and Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date; one in Mears, and one in Flint, with Pastor Dennis Rouse officiating. Dawn was born July…

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Obituary: George “Jerry” Daggett, 74, of Pentwater.

February 22, 2022

Obituary: George “Jerry” Daggett, 74, of Pentwater. George “Jerry” Marshall Daggett, 74, of Pentwater passed away peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born March 25, 1947 to George and Mary Helen (Dickenson) Daggett. He graduated from Pentwater High School in 1966. On May 16, 1970, Jerry married Charlene Aerts. Together they raised two children. Jerry worked as a millwright…

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Obituary: Gerald Verschueren, 83, of Hart.

February 22, 2022

Obituary: Gerald Verschueren, 83, of Hart. Gerald Verschueren, 83, of Hart, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. Gerald (Jerry) was born on April 28, 1938, to John and Mary Verschueren, the first of two children. He attended and graduated from Hart High School in 1956 and immediately joined the United States Air Force where…

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Pamela Ingle, 60, of Rothbury. 

February 22, 2022

Pamela Ingle, 60, of Rothbury.  Pamela Marie Ingle, 60, of Rothbury, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, after a battle with chronic kidney disease. She passed away with her loving family by her side. Pam was born November 17, 1961, in Shelby, the daughter of Fred Arbogast and the late Eva Carol (Henry) Arbogast. Pam was a graduate of Whitehall…

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Closings and cancellations, Feb. 22, 2022.

February 22, 2022

Closings and cancellations, Feb. 22, 2022. Check back to this post for updates. 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.…

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Freezing rain up to a quarter inch expected.

February 21, 2022

Freezing rain up to a quarter inch expected. OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, and it continues through Tuesday, Feb. 22. Freezing rain is expected with total ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter of an inch. In addition to Oceana, counties impacted include Newaygo,…

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Police ask for public’s help to find runaway.

February 20, 2022

Police ask for public’s help to find runaway. UPDATE: Xenia Torres has been found safe. 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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Fire destroys Mears home.

February 20, 2022

Fire destroys Mears 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.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed…

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Ag banquet set for March 3.

February 18, 2022

Ag banquet set for March 3. Attendees can sample beer from Big Hart Brewery and wine from Fox Barn and Oceana Wineries. 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…

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News alert: House fire in Mears.

February 18, 2022

News alert: House fire in Mears. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from Hart, Shelby-Benona and Pentwater departments were dispatched to a house fire in the 5800 block of Fifth Street Friday, Feb. 18, around 6 p.m. The 911 caller reported that there was a fire on the side of the house, and firefighters relayed that the fire had spread to the…

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Virtuoso clarinetist David Bennett takes the stage Feb. 25.

February 18, 2022

Virtuoso clarinetist David Bennett takes the stage Feb. 25. The ‘Kings of Swing’ concert is part of the Hart Community Performing Arts Series. 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;…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

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