Femur bone found in Silver Lake area linked to Whitehall fisherman missing for 22 years. 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,…
Obituary; Steven Harmon, 62, of Shelby. Steven Charles Harmon, 62, of Shelby, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 20, 2022, while home with the love of his life, Julie. Whether you knew him as StevePa, Papa Grande, Steve-O, Big Papi, or his favorite nickname of all – Grampy – he undoubtedly made you feel welcome and at…
Obituary: Larry Medsker, 84, of Pentwater Larry Dean Medsker, 84, of Pentwater, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born September 24, 1937, in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Lawrence and Grace (Porter) Medsker Barlow. When Larry was a young child, the family moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Larry graduated from College High School in…
Sheriff K-9s come to the rescue to help frightened children. The kids were riding with a drunk driver whose BAC registered at three times the legal limit. Oceana County Sheriff’s Office K-9 officers, Krieger and Laz, and their handler Sgt. Cam Hanson went above and beyond the call of duty Friday night, April 22, to help two scared children. The…
78th District Court arraignments, April 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 —…
Students drive tractors to school in celebration of Earth Day. HART — Several Hart High School students drove their tractors to school Friday, April 22, in conjunction with Earth Day. The tractor commute has been a long-standing tradition at HHS not only to recognize Earth Day but also to celebrate the community’s deep-rooted agricultural connection. Contributed photos Pirate News is…
Pentwater Citizen of the Year nominations open. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is now accepting applications for the 2022 Citizen of the Year. The recipient will be recognized at a community dinner and program held in their honor in the fall. Each year the club recognizes a Pentwater area citizen who has performed outstanding service for the betterment of…
Argus Quartet to perform in Hart on April 29. HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present the Argus Quartet in concert Friday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium, 308 W. Johnson St. The concert was originally scheduled for Jan. 23 but had been postponed. All tickets for the January date will be honored…
Public Notice: Oceana County American Rescue Plan Act Request for Proposals The Oceana County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Advisory Committee invites organizations to submit funding request proposals for eligible projects. Organizations may submit multiple project proposals. Although some exceptions may be considered by the advisory committee, the maximum funding request per proposal is up to $50,000. Proposals may…
Sheriff’s report, April 21, 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 activity of the Oceana…
Shelby schools to break ground on building project. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools will make $33,000,000 in district-wide improvements, including construction of a new elementary school, beginning this spring. Voters passed a bond proposal of 3.64 mills last May to fund…
HPD report, April 21, 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 activity of the Hart…
Hart selected as finalist for statewide competition. Gigantic tin man holding heart to be installed downtown. 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,…
News alert: Grass fire near Walkerville. Walkerville and Ferry Township fire departments were dispatched to a grass fire in the area of Filmore Road and 144th Avenue near Walkerville Wednesday, April 20, shortly before 2:30 p.m. Firefighters on scene were reporting the fire was under control shortly after their arrival.
Earth Day event at the fairgrounds Saturday. HART — An Earth Day event featuring free information and activities is set for Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Fatty Lumpkins Shack will be on hand for hungry attendees, and live music will be provided by the Miller Brothers. Topics will include: Conserving Soil…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, April 19, 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 sentenced…
Portion of Stony Lake Road closed for construction. 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. BENONA AND CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIPS —…
Recent births, posted April 19, 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 births have been reported: Lainey…
Hesperia village enters contracts with Oceana, Newaygo sheriffs for police service. 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…
HPD news, April 18, 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 activity of the Hart…
Weekend police news, April 18, 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 police activity in Oceana…
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