Jogger finds massive sturgeon skeleton on Lake Michigan beach. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A man jogging along the Lake Michigan shoreline near the Bass Lake outlet made an interesting discovery last weekend. “Over the weekend, our son was jogging along the Lake Michigan beach near the Bass Lake outlet in Pentwater — North Beach Association — and came across the carcass…
Ludington hospital receives top safety rating LUDINGTON — Corewell Health Ludington Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Corewell Health Ludington Hospital’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “Another A grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group affirms our team’s dedication…
Christmas/Holiday Events 2022 The following Christmas/holiday events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Please do not add an event in the Facebook comments. If your organization is holding an event, email editor@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Christmas (or holiday) event.” Friday, December 2 Manistee Victorian Sleighbell Parade Parade &…
Obituary: Sharon Worton, 78, of Pentwater Sharon Ann Worton (Samuel) passed away peacefully at her home on July 11, 2022. She was born December 29, 1943, in LaPorte, Indiana. She was born Sharon Ann Jones and was later adopted by Arnold and Vera Samuel. She was the sister of James (Stephanie) Mitschelen, Terry Griffith of California, and Arnold (Dede) Samuel, Jr, of…
Ludington man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for ‘violent forceful rape’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 32-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 14, for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. A jury found Christian Lee Mitchell guilty during a trial last September. “This case…
Police news, Nov. 14, 2022. Th following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Nov. 7, 2022: 2:19 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny, cat litter was stolen from Dollar General, 4100 block of Oceana Drive, Shelby Township. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022: 9:47 a.m., (OCSO), malicious destruction of property, a chair at the Wishing Well was broken, 9500 block…
Winter weather advisory begins at 4 p.m. Saturday. OCEANA COUNTY — A winter weather advisory has been issued for west Michigan by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids beginning Saturday, Nov. 12, at 4 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. Counties included in the advisory include: Oceana, Mason, Lake, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, Van Buren and Kalamazoo. Total snow…
Lynda Holcomb, RN, named recipient of the DAISY Award at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital LUDINGTON — Lynda Holcomb, RN, a nurse in the Critical Care Unit at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, was selected as the hospital’s latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. “I am very honored to have been nominated and selected…
HPD news, Nov. 11, 2022 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022: 11:24 a.m., motorist assist, 30 block of State Street, City of Hart. 11:30 a.m., animal complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 12:29 p.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 2000 block of Oceana Drive, City of Hart. 4 p.m., civil…
79th District Court arraignments, Nov. 11, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Leonardo Guadarrama, of 4705 N. 120th Ave., Hart; State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT); third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Probable cause hearing: Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Lori Lynn Anderson,…
Shelby Middle School pays tribute to veterans. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby Middle School students who have connections to military veterans stand next to the school’s Wall of Honor for Veterans Day, Nov. 11. “Staff and students could send in a photo of a veteran they were…
Pentwater students and staff honor veterans PENTWATER — Students and staff at Pentwater Public School honored local veterans on Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 11, with a heartwarming program in the gym. The program, which featured patriotic musical performances and poetry readings, was followed by breakfast for the veterans in the cafeteria. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Please consider helping…
Obituary: Debra Nichols, 61, of Muskegon, formerly of Hart Debra Sue Nichols, 61, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, November 9, 2022, in Muskegon following a lengthy illness. She was born January 20, 1961, in Muskegon, to Glenn and Kay (Bitson) Phillips, and moved to Hart before returning to the Muskegon area. When she was able, she attended Hope Reformed…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 11, 2022 Reverend Earnest “Earnie” Cummings, 85, died on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements. Carla Sue Richards, 74, of Shelby, died on Friday, November 11, 2022. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, Ludington, is in charge of arrangements. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…
Recent births, posted Nov. 11, 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: Fernando…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Nov. 10. 2022 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Daniel Richard Mathews, of 536 S. Harvey St. Shelby, pleaded “no contest” Oct. 25 to domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for two days served; six months probation;…
Life-saving equipment donated to six police departments. HART — Six Oceana County police departments were given life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) valued at a total of nearly $10,000 from the Dickey Foundation this week. “Officers in Oceana County are dispatched first and respond to scenes of any medical emergency or personal injury crashes,” said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “It…
Hart Wesleyan Church offering low-cost immigration legal services. HART – Hart Wesleyan Church has announced launching Immigration Connection, a program that offers low-cost immigration legal services in Oceana County and surrounding areas. To offer these services, the church and Pastor Bob Gray had to go through a lengthy training and application process to become an accredited site by the US…
Back to the drawing board for Pentwater schools as bond proposals fail. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — After voters defeated a $24 million bond proposal a year ago, school officials offered a scaled-back version in the form of two proposals for ballot casters to consider Tuesday, Nov. 8. Both proposals failed. Proposal 1 included renovating the existing K-12 school…
Oceana County Nov. 8, 2022 election results: Straight party: Democratic: 2,250 Republican: 4,270 Key races: Governor/Lt. Governor: Whitmer/Gilchrist (D): 4,820 Dixon/Hernandez (R): 7,012 Secretary of State: Benson (D): 5,010 Karamo (R): 6,668 Attorney General: Nessel (D): 4,618 DePerno (R): 6,853 Representative 2nd District: Hilliard (D): 4,104 Moolenaar (R): 7,467 Representative 101st District: Siggins (D): 158 Fox (R): 337 Representative 102nd…
Obituary: Linda Coffey, 72, of Pentwater Linda Sue Coffey, 72, of Pentwater, formerly of Perry, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022. Linda was born December 14, 1949, the daughter of Grat Rose Jr and Martha Mahaffey. On January 6, 2017, Linda married her husband, Larry Coffey. She worked for Perry School District for over ten years as a custodian. Linda…
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