A history-making team.

March 9, 2022

A history-making team. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Hart Girls Varsity Basketball Team celebrated many triumphs — yet overcame adversity — during the 2021-22 season. With the season-ending injury of leader Jayd Hovey early on the schedule, the Pirates stepped up to fill…

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Pentwater Lake Association meeting March 21.

March 9, 2022

Pentwater Lake Association meeting March 21. 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 — The next meeting of the…

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County explores building new jail.

March 8, 2022

County explores building new jail. 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 — The Oceana…

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Hart drama clubs present ‘Willy Wonka’ this weekend.

March 8, 2022

Hart drama clubs present ‘Willy Wonka’ this weekend. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Members of the Hart middle and high school drama clubs will present the musical, “Willy Wonka,” this weekend in the Hart Middle School Auditorium. This high-energy, colorful adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic novel is filled…

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Local culinary students compete in state competition. 

March 8, 2022

Local culinary students compete in state competition.  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. Ten students from West Shore Educational Service District’s culinary arts program recently competed in the state-wide ProStart competition in Lansing. All three of the teams placed…

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Pixel Grafix celebrates 7 years of business.

March 8, 2022

Pixel Grafix celebrates 7 years of business. Join the staff Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Hart office and enjoy some cake. HART — Pixel Grafix Studio is celebrating its seventh year in business. The first Pixel Grafix Studio location opened in 2015. Proprietor Mary Lulich and her team of printing and graphic design specialists provide premiere products and services…

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Man flees from scene following drunk driving crash.

March 7, 2022

Man flees from scene following drunk driving 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.  GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old…

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Shelby man injured in crash.

March 7, 2022

Shelby man injured in 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.  SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Shelby man suffered…

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Obituary: Robert Miller, 84, of Montague.

March 7, 2022

Obituary: Robert Miller, 84, of Montague. Robert James Miller, 84, passed away at home March 4, 2022. Bob was born June 26, 1937 to Grace Wormersley (Olofson) and Donald Miller in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He was raised in Manton, Michigan with his brothers William and James. Bob was married to Marilyn Bever from 1959 until her death in 2006. They raised…

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ESD provides math literacy experiences for families

March 6, 2022

ESD provides math literacy experiences for families By Kim Beardslee, Correspondent.  West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  Often the term “literacy” is interpreted as a skill applied to reading and writing. At West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD), Instructional Services staff have been…

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Obituary: Clara Flores, 64, of Hart. 

March 3, 2022

Obituary: Clara Flores, 64, of Hart.  Clara I. Flores, 64, loving mother of four, and adoring wife to husband, Jose G. Flores, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. Clara was loving, caring, generous, and kind. She loved God so much. Clara is survived by: her husband, Jose G. Flores; three children, Juan R. Rios, Oralia E. Rios, and Jahaziel…

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Obituary: Joan Slocum, 79, of Hart. 

March 3, 2022

Obituary: Joan Slocum, 79, of Hart.  Joan M. (Bird) Slocum, was born July 28, 1942, just minutes before her twin sister, Jean (deceased 2015), to the late Pearl and Gene Bird. The twins became big sisters to Dale Bird and the late Don Bird. On June 24, 1959, Joan married Kenneth G. Slocum, and they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary just days before Ken’s death in…

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Stabbing suspect at large, citizens urged to lock doors.

March 3, 2022

UPDATE: THE SUSPECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. Stabbing suspect at large, citizens urged to lock doors. 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…

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Publication of Notice of Complaint: Jesus Rodriguez De Los Reyes v. Josefina Gomez Colunga

March 3, 2022

PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLAINT State of Michigan — 27th Circuit Court for the County of Oceana 100 S State St Ste. M-10 Hart, MI (231) 873-3977 Jesus Rodriguez De Los Reyes v. Josefina Gomez Colunga File No.21-15000-DO To: Josefina Gomez Colunga Take Notice: On November 22, 2021 a Complaint was filed against you by Jesus Rodriguez De Los Reyes.…

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Public Notice: Oceana County American Rescue Plan Act Request for Proposals

March 3, 2022

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…

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Shelby man pleads ‘no contest’ to stalking, domestic violence.

March 2, 2022

Shelby man pleads ‘no contest’ to stalking, domestic violence. 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 who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON…

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Recent births, posted March 2, 2022

March 2, 2022

Recent births, posted March 2, 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: Xavier…

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Obituary: Miriam W. Aebig, 91, of Shelby. 

March 1, 2022

Obituary: Miriam W. Aebig, 91, of Shelby.  Miriam W. Aebig passed away Monday, February 28 , 2022.  She was born September 9, 1930 to Wilmer and Hazel (Anderson) Near in Shelby.  Miriam graduated from Shelby High School in 1948. Miriam married Gordon E. Aebig on July 31, 1949 in Shelby.  She worked for Shelby District Library for many years and was instrumental in…

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Obituary: Ann Smith, 61, of Pentwater.

March 1, 2022

Obituary: Ann Smith, 61, of Pentwater. Ann Lawson Smith, 61, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 23, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born March 17, 1960, in Sullivan, Indiana, the oldest daughter of William Tilson and Glee Hook Tilson. Ann received her bachelor of science degree from IUPUI in occupational therapy in 1983. She…

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Asparagus Day March 10.

February 28, 2022

Asparagus Day March 10. 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.  Register by this Friday. NEW ERA  – Michigan State…

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Man headbutts woman in the face, breaking her nose.

February 28, 2022

Man headbutts woman in the face, breaking her nose. 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. WALKERVILLE — A 25-year-old…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

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