Agriculture and Natural Resources Banquet scheduled for March 3. 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. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Tickets are…
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)…
Obituary: Karen Graham Pleasant, 65, of Laketon Township. Karen Graham Pleasant, 65, of Laketon Township, passed away January 20, 2022 at the Poppen Hospice House in Muskegon after a short illness. She was born in Shelby on November 22, 1956 to Kenneth and Doris (Robbins) Graham. Karen was a 1974 graduate of Montague High School. She furthered her education at Michigan State…
Obituary: Andrea Garcia, 64, of Shelby. Andrea N. Garcia, 64, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was born June 24, 1957 in Trenton to Victor and Dolores (Aten) Modena. Andrea lived in Dearborn before moving to Pentwater as a child. She graduated from Pentwater High School in 1975. Andrea enlisted in the United States Air Force…
Obituary: Charlene Sartwell, 83, of Hesperia. Charlene M. Sartwell, 83, of Hesperia, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. Charlene was born December 19, 1938 in Fremont to Charles and Mabel (Kirwin) Fairchild. She was raised in Newfield Township and graduated from Hesperia High School. She married Ronald Sartwell on August 8, 1986. He passed away February 17, 2009. She was…
Obituary: Barry Gotts, 68, of Shelby Barry Joe Gotts, 68, of Shelby, died on Monday January 24, 2022. Barry was born April 27, 1953 at Gerber Hospital in Fremont to Fredrick and Catherine Gotts. He resided in the Hesperia area most of his youth, where he had many wonderful memories of friends and family members. In recent years he moved…
Recent births, posted Jan. 28, 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 who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website. The following births have been reported: Henry Richard…
McCormick gas station to open at Oceana Drive and M 20. 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,…
78th District Court news, Jan. 26, 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 who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The…
Obituary: Anthany Shafer, 63, of Hart. Anthany Quinten Shafer, 63, of Hart, passed away at home on Friday, January 21, 2022. He was born August 7, 1958, in Reed City, the son of Veneta Mills. Anthany, better known as Andy to his friends and family, enjoyed the great outdoors, whether it was fishing for walleye in Canada, hunting elk in…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 26, 2022. Agnes Varenhorst, 102, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Anthany Quinten Shafer, 63, of Hart, died on Friday, January 21, 2022. Gary Lambert Peterson, 78, of Mears, died on Friday, January 21, 2022. Charlene M. Sartwell, 83, of Hesperia, died on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Michael Scott…
Obituary: Michael Decker, 29, of Hart. Michael Scott Decker, 29, of Hart, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 24, 2022, following a battle with cancer. He was born April 19, 1992, in Sturgis, the son of Steven and Heidi (Larsen) Decker. Michael enjoyed reading, writing, walking his dogs Oso and Jace, shopping, and camping with his…
Obituary: Gary Peterson, 78, of Mears. Gary Lambert Peterson, 78, of Mears, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022. He was born June 21, 1943, in Flint, the son of Kenneth and Elizabeth (Huntley) Peterson. Gary proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and later, the Flint community as a fireman of 25 years, retiring as assistant chief. Gary…
Water main break results in boil water advisory for portion of Hart. HART — A water main break occurred in the City of Hart’s water system, and a boil water advisory has been issued for a portion of the city. “The City of Hart had a water main break today and is diligently working to resolve the issue,” states City…
Newaygo sheriff looking for Hesperia fugitive. The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a fugitive and is asking for the public’s assistance. A post on the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page Tuesday, Jan. 25, states: “We are looking for parole absconder/fugitive Gregory Fitzgerald, a 38-year-old male from Hesperia. He also frequents the Muskegon area. Anyone with information please…
HMS Principal Ackley has always been a Pirate. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Kevin Ackley is in his 11th year as principal at Hart Middle School and has been an educator in the district for 23 years. Ackley began his teaching career at Mason…
Muskegon man faces 4-20 years in prison for dealing meth. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Muskegon man faces serving four to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 24, to two felony counts of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. In exchange for his plea, five other felony counts of drug delivery will be…
Drunk driving, assault arrests top police activity. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Jan. 21, 2022: 2:40 p.m, (Michigan State Police), a 41-year-old Shelby woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Oceana Drive near Winston Road, Village of Rothbury. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022: 1:19 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 22-year-old Bitely woman was…
Crash on southbound US 31 near Pentwater. Emergency crews were dispatched to southbound US 31 near Monroe Road for a vehicle crash Monday, Jan. 24, shortly after 1 p.m. Minor injuries initially reported. Dispatch reporting there may be another crash in the area — it was not immediately clear if it’s the same crash. UPDATE: Michigan State Police, Hart post,…
Closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 24, 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 who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website. This list may be updated as…
Parolee sentenced to jail for meth. 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. HART — A 30-year-old…
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