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Power line down at Polk Road and 72nd Avenue. HART TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a power line down due to wind at the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue Wednesday, Dec. 15, shortly after 10 p.m.
Power line down at Polk Road and 72nd Avenue. HART TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a power line down due to wind at the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue Wednesday, Dec. 15, shortly after 10 p.m.
Convicted sex offender faces prison for re-offending. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hart man, who is a registered sex offender, faces a prison term of 29-57 months after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim between 13-16 years old — and second-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 14. Alexander Cole Mayse, of…
Claw Club students work hard to protect the environment. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Students Alex Crowder, Aden Palazzola and Luke Choponis are the Project Green recycling team at Shelby Middle School. The boys make the rounds to every classroom each week to gather the recycled materials and…
First Baptist Church Christmas services Dec. 19 and 24. HART — First Baptist Church members invite the community to join them for two special Christmas services, celebrating the season. The “Christmas Celebration Service” is set for Sunday, Dec. 19. “Community members are encouraged to attend this special, exciting, music-filled Christmas service, celebrating the birth of Jesus,” states a press release…
MEARS – Great Lakes Energy recently helped an Oceana County agricultural business secure a $900,000 zero-interest loan to help finance a $3.65 million expansion project that will benefit not only the business but also the surrounding community. With assistance from the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Mears-based Riley Orchards was able to take advantage of Great Lakes Energy’s zero-percent loan…
Truestream fiber internet expands further in Oceana County. HART — Great Lakes Energy has announced plans for its Truestream fiber network to expand mainline construction further into parts of its Hart service area. The construction will progress throughout the winter, enabling crews to connect fiber to homes as soon as the ground thaws in the spring. Construction in these areas…
Electrical fire at Peterson Farms causes minimal damage. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — Hart, Shelby-Benona and Ferry Township fire departments responded to a small electrical fire at Peterson Farms Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 14. No one was injured, and minimal damage occurred, said Richard Raffaelli, chief operating officer at Peterson Farms, Inc., which is a food products supplier. A…
Critical care doctor urges people to get COVID vaccine. 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…
Hart man arrested in child sex crime sting operation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 65-year-old Hart man went to a local hotel last summer after making arrangements with whom he believed to be a 15-year-old girl to engage in oral sex with her. But when he entered the hotel room, he was arrested by police in a sting…
Man with violent history described as ‘scourge in community.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 36-year-old Mears man with a violent criminal history was sentenced to one year in jail, two years probation and probation boot camp for a conviction of assaulting/resisting/opposing police in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 13. Alejandro Joseph Salazar, of 3511 Ridge Rd., appeared in…
Church van crashes into tavern in 2-vehicle collision. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — A First Baptist Church of Hart van crashed into the Rothbury Tavern following a two-vehicle collision Monday, Dec. 13, around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Oceana Drive and Winston Road. The driver of the van was transported to an area hospital by his wife, said…
Grant Township Fire Department assists at Muskegon County fire. MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire Department was called to assist at a structure fire at 9691 S. Sikkenga Road Sunday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m.
Obituary: Timothy Barker, 62, of Rothbury. Timothy Randy Barker, 62, of Rothbury, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon. He was born March 31, 1959, in Muskegon, the son of George and Lucille (McGahan) Barker. Tim was currently a machinist at Aludyne, where he had been employed for almost 27 years. In his spare…
Police busy with multiple assault incidents. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021: 2:57 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault, no arrests, 7400 block of South 200th Avenue, Greenwood Township. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021: 8:20 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 34-year-old Shelby woman was arrested for assault, 7000 block of Driftwood Drive, Grant Township.…
Walkerville man arrested for felonious assault. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Walkerville man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for felonious domestic assault Thursday, Dec. 9, shortly after 7:30 p.m. following a bloody battle with a 20-year-old man who has addresses in both Whitehall and Walkerville, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The victim of the assault is…
Police seek info regarding theft of copper wire valued at $4,000. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of 1,335 feet of copper wire stolen from an irrigation system at Jackpine Farms on North 204th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The wire is valued at $4,000, said Sheriff Mast. The larceny was…
Shelby Township Community Park Development receives $500,000 grant. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – The Shelby Township Community Park Development was awarded a $500,000 development grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF program is a federal program administered by the United States Department of Interior’s National Park Service and implemented by the Department of Natural Resources Grants Management Section.…
Officers’ beards raise $3,780 for Crystal Valley Care Fund. HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office raised $3,780 through the “No Shave November” event and donated the money to the Crystal Valley Care Fund. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast challenged his deputies and officers to quit shaving through the month of November. Those in “violation” of the department’s clean shaven…
Christmas caroling Sunday at Hart Commons. HART — The Hart Dunkard Brethren Church invites the local community and churches to join in singing Christmas carols Sunday, Dec. 12, from 4-5 p.m. at the Hart Commons. Everyone is welcome to join.
Obituary: Mark Newman, 87, of Ferry Township. Mark “Fredric” Newman, 87, of Hesperia, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. He was born Nov. 6, 1934, to Mark and Julia Newman of Hesperia. He was a life-long resident of Ferry Township. He graduated from Hesperia High School in 1953 and Michigan State University in 1957 with…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 10, 2021 Mark “Fredric” Newman, 87, of Hesperia, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Timothy Randy Barker, 62, of Rothbury, died on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news.…
