27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted Feb. 8, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Jan. 31, 2022: Sean Leroy Johns, 33, of 585 Strawberry Lane, Muskegon, was found guilty of probation violation Dec. 13, 2021 and was sentenced Jan. 31, 2022 to 23 months to five years in prison with credit for…
Dollar General to open at former Four Corners site in Walkerville. Late community leader Jay Conklin, who owned the Four Corners Pizza and Ice Cream Shoppe, was a key figure in business development in Walkerville. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WALKERVILLE — A new Dollar General store will open at the site of the former Four Corners Pizza and Ice Cream…
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Hesperia man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 51-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in 27th Circuit Court, Jan. 31, 2022. Jose Castillo, of 5551 S. 200th Ave., pleaded “no contest” to the felony charge, Nov. 15, 2021. Castillo…
Fire department dispatched to rescue cat stuck in drainage pipe. ROTHBURY — Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched to the Dollar General store on Oceana Drive Monday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m. to rescue a cat stuck in a drainage pipe at the front of the building.
Home invader sent to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Twin Lake man was sentenced to 18 months to 15 years in prison for a conviction of second-degree home invasion in 27 Circuit Court, Jan. 31. Phillip Arthur Boyette, whose address is listed as 8879 20th St., pleaded guilty, Nov. 15. During his testimony before Judge Robert…
Man who has been using meth since age 10 sent to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to serve 15 months to 20 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court, Jan. 31, for a conviction of second-offense methamphetamine possession. Jason Garth Spoelhof, of 948 Aurora Ave., pleaded guilty, Nov. 15. Spoelhof told Judge…
Newaygo man sentenced to jail for stealing trailer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Newaygo man was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court, Jan. 31, for a conviction of larceny $1,000-$20,000. Drew Edward Beatty, of 5530 S. Croton Hardy Dr., pleaded guilty to the felony, Nov. 15, in two separate files. Judge Robert D.…
Closings and cancellations, Feb. 7, 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 schools are closed today due…
Obituary: Bella Durga, 5, of New Era. Bella Rae Durga, loving, caring, sassy, and witty daughter of Jordan and Sara (Dazey) Durga, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at her home in New Era. She was born September 21, 2016, in Muskegon. Bella was a remarkable little girl, full of fun, happiness, and a joy to be around. She had so…
Hart man sent to prison for raping minor. 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 Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief and…
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Obituary: William Marossy, 79, of Shelby. William Frank Marossy, 79, passed away peacefully at the Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence located in Muskegon on January 31, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1942 in Cleveland to the late John and Florence Marossy and was the youngest of three children. He is preceded in death by his brother John…
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Obituary: Harvey M. Weaver, 94, of Hart. Harvey M. Weaver, 94, of Hart, passed away at home January 28, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born in Chalmers, Indiana, to Sylvia and Ross Weaver. Harvey was a 1946 graduate of Delphi High School in Indiana. He got his first experience teaching between high school and college as an Army Signal…
Obituary: Nancy Beth Mac Laine, 88, of Hart. Nancy Beth Mac Laine, 88, of Hart, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was born December 20, 1933, in Bellport, New York, to Ferdinand and Aletha (LaFave) Schivera. On August 16, 1953, in Long Island, NY, she married G. Bruce Mac Laine, who preceded her in death on January 14, 2010. Nancy…
Obituary: Edith Louise Sible, 75, of Hart. Edith Louise Sible 75, of Hart passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born October 18, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio to Charles and Oma (Shell) Clifford. Edith graduated from Dayton High School and continued her education, earning certificates and college credits. She married Donald Sible May 1, 1965 in Dayton Ohio. Edith…
Betty Jane DeRooy, 74, of Shelby. Betty Jane DeRooy, 74, of Shelby passed away January 28, 2022 at home. She was born October 18, 1947 in Arkansas to William (Bill) and Iva Mae (Austin) Cole. She moved to the Shelby area when she was 12. Betty married Anthony (Tony) DeRooy June 17, 1967 in Hart. She worked for the Oceana…
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Obituary: Thomas Oomen, 68, of Hart. Thomas John Oomen, 68, a lifelong resident of Hart, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2022 in Eureka, IL while traveling with his wife. Tom was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jill (Herrygers); sons, Brock (Kasha Clark), Derek (Alison); grandson Hayes, son Kyle (Alesha)…
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