Doctor testifies that fentanyl caused 4-year-old boy’s death.  

October 12, 2022

Doctor testifies that fentanyl caused 4-year-old boy’s death.   By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The pathologist who conducted the autopsy of 4-year-old Eli Jude Schutter testified during a preliminary exam in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, Oct. 11, that the little boy’s cause of death was from the toxic effects of para-fluorofentanyl and fentanyl. Eli’s parents Jacob Scott Schutter,…

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Pentwater couple encourages yes vote on school proposals.

October 12, 2022

Pentwater couple encourages yes vote on school proposals. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy.…

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Road commission signs stolen.

October 12, 2022

Road commission signs stolen. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive reports of Oceana County Road Commission signs being stolen from local roads. Recently, road commission signs were stolen from South 184th and Garfield Avenue; South 192nd Avenue and Garfield Road; and 192nd Avenue and Hawley Road. “This is an ongoing issue, and multiple signs have…

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First Baptist Church to ‘Rock the Roof.’

October 12, 2022

First Baptist Church to ‘Rock the Roof.’ HART — First Baptist Church hosts “Rock the Roof” Sunday Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. “Rock the Roof is an annual night of worship where we turn down the lights, turn up the volume, and sing all night long,” said Associate Pastor David Moul. “Each Rock the Roof service features a specific theme…

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Recent births, posted Oct. 12, 2022

October 12, 2022

Recent births, posted Oct. 12, 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: Jeremiah…

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Armed robbery suspects arraigned on felony charges.

October 11, 2022

Armed robbery suspects arraigned on felony charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Two brothers accused of holding up a man at gunpoint in the Shelby Wesco convenience store parking lot Sunday, Oct. 9, were arraigned Tuesday in Oceana County’s 79th District Court. John Edward-Weyher Yeubanks, 43, and Danny Joe Yeubanks, 53, both of 706 S. Center St., Gaylord, Michigan,…

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Walkerville Thrives hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’ Thursday evening.

October 11, 2022

Walkerville Thrives hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’ Thursday evening. WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Thrives is holding its eighth  “Meet the Candidates” event Thursday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Walkerville Wesleyan Church’s gymnasium.   Local citizens are encouraged to come and meet candidates who will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.   Candidates or their representatives in contested races in November will address…

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Weekend police news, Oct. 10, 2022.

October 10, 2022

Weekend police news, Oct. 10, 2022. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 7, 2022: 5:29 a.m., a 45-year-old Holton man was cited for driving without a license, Skeels Road near 192nd Avenue, Greenwood Township. 1:05 p.m., larceny of a 4-by-8 foot wooden utility trailer valued at $500, 3800 block of East…

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Brothers allegedly hold up man at gunpoint in Wesco parking lot.

October 10, 2022

Brothers allegedly hold up man at gunpoint in Wesco parking lot. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Two men from Gaylord, Michigan who are brothers allegedly held up a man at gunpoint in the parking lot at the Wesco convenience store on State Street Sunday, Oct. 9, shortly after 11 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The men,…

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Defendant in CSC case to undergo psych exam.

October 10, 2022

Defendant in CSC case to undergo psych exam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 33-year-old Muskegon man facing criminal sexual conduct charges will undergo psychological testing to determine if he’s mentally competent to stand trial, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Cecil Paul Quinton, of 2798 Riverview Ave., appeared in 51st Circuit Court for a pretrial hearing Monday,…

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Pentwater Service Club hosts Meet the Candidates Night Oct. 17.

October 10, 2022

Pentwater Service Club hosts Meet the Candidates Night Oct. 17. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club will host a Meet the Candidates Night community forum Monday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. in the newly-refurbished Park Place. The club has sponsored a Meet the Candidates Night each election year since 1992. Candidates for Pentwater Village, Pentwater Township, and Oceana County offices…

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Reader urges yes votes on Pentwater millage issues

October 10, 2022

Reader urges yes votes on Pentwater millage issues Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy.…

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Reader urges no vote on Proposal 2

October 10, 2022

Reader urges no vote on Proposal 2 Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear…

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HPD news, Oct. 7, 2022.

October 7, 2022

HPD news, Oct. 7, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022: 8:24 a.m., found property, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 8:42 a.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart. 8:45 a.m., threats complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 12:01 p.m., motorist assist, 10…

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West Michigan Research Station honored with MSU Extension Key Partner Award.

October 7, 2022

West Michigan Research Station honored with MSU Extension Key Partner Award. WEARE TOWNSHIP — The West Central Michigan Horticultural Research, Inc. (WCMHR), the non-profit responsible for the development and oversight of the West Michigan Research Station, was honored by Michigan State University Extension with the Key Partner Award during the MSU Extension Celebration, Sept. 28. “It’s an incredible honor to…

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79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 6, 2022

October 6, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 6, 2022 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jacob Bengermaine Casanova-Gleason. Of 8878 N. Water Wonderland Crt., Branch; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Probable cause hearing: Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety. – Elias Bernard Rempalski,…

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79th District Court sentencings, Oct. 6, 2022.

October 6, 2022

79th District Court sentencings, Oct. 6, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jacob Nathan Veine, of 65 N. Clymer St., Pentwater, was found guilty Sept. 6 of second-offense operating while intoxicated in two separate cases and was sentenced Sept. 27 to five days in jail with credit for…

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Benefit to fund memorial plaque for late Shelby police sergeant.

October 6, 2022

Benefit to fund memorial plaque for late Shelby police sergeant. SHELBY – Shelby community members have come together to host a benefit to fund a memorial plaque and tree in memory of 32-year Shelby Police Department Sgt. Roger “Chuck” Schultz, Jr.  This memorial will be placed on land donated by the Village of Shelby. All other funds raised will go…

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Dad accused of manslaughter for boy’s death arrested for driving while on drugs.

October 5, 2022

Dad accused of manslaughter for boy’s death arrested for driving while on drugs. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 32-year-old Rothbury area man accused of manslaughter in connection to his 4-year-old son’s death was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for drugged driving after failing to appear for a preliminary examination in Oceana County’s 79th District, Sept. 27, according…

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Bike raffle is a win-win for cyclist and Pentwater-Hart Trail. 

October 5, 2022

Bike raffle is a win-win for cyclist and Pentwater-Hart Trail.  PENTWATER — Friends of the Pentwater-Hart Trail concluded a bicycle raffle fundraiser when the winner of a Trek bicycle was drawn, Sept. 25, and Michigan resident Jeri Dicks won the bicycle. Dicks was present while attending the last day of Pentwater’s Fall Fest, so she could take the bike home.…

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Police news, Oct. 4, 2022.

October 4, 2022

Police news, Oct. 4, 2022. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Sept. 30, 2022: Michigan State Police: a 62-year-old Mears man was arrested for domestic violence and a warrant around noon, 3000 block of Ridge Road, Golden Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: larceny of a skid steer door…

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