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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
News alert: Crash on Tyler Road. HART TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were dispatched to a vehicle crash on Tyler Road near 104th Avenue Friday, Feb. 18, around 4:30 p.m. Injuries were reported.
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. Wind gusts reaching 55 mph expected along the lakeshore. OCEANA COUNTY — The…
Veteran thanks Newfield Township board for memorial garden. 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.…
HPD news, Feb. 17, 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…
Students examine options during college and career fair. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Oceana County high school juniors got a close-up look at career and education options available after graduation during the Oceana College Access Network’s College and Career Fair Wednesday, Feb. 16, in the Shelby High School gym. Wednesday’s college and career fair was Oceana CAN’s seventh annual…
Marijuana controversy sparks recall effort. Two other May 3 ballot questions focus on marijuana dispensaries. 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,…
Closings and cancellations, Feb. 17, 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. Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success…
Shelby partners with Honeywell to transform infrastructure. Tigers can breathe easier with improved energy efficiency, cost savings. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools, which serves 1,400-plus students, sought to improve aging infrastructure systems; cut energy costs; and improve air flow across its four buildings. The district…
78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 15, 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 —…
Shelby students flourish with STEM. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby elementary students are on the cutting edge of technology as they explore 3D printers, animation and robotics through the STEM program. STEM is an acronym for the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Students at Thomas…
Hart drama clubs to present ‘Willy Wonka, the Musical.’ Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Watch the beloved Roald Dahl classic come to life on stage, March 11-13, at the Hart Public Schools auditorium. Featuring students from both the Hart Middle School and Hart High School drama clubs, this…
Oceana CAN helps residents further their education for rewarding careers. 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. OCEANA COUNTY —…
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