Electric Forest announces 2022 return. ROTHBURY — After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Electric Forest Festival is returning in 2022, according to organizers. Next year’s massive music festival is scheduled for June 23-26, 2022 at the Double JJ Resort, according to a message posted on the Electric Forest website Thursday, Nov. 25. The electronic music and jam band…
Obituary: Robert Gray, 81, of Hart. Robert M. Gray, 81, of Hart, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born May 11, 1940 in Hart to Robert Ronald Gray and Leora (Shaffer) Gray. Bob lived on Star Hill for almost his entire life. He was a carpenter for many years before his retirement. He was…
Obituary: Lawrence Winterhalter, Jr., 48, of New Era. Lawrence G. “Larry” Winterhalter Jr., 48, of New Era, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born January 5, 1973 in Grand Rapids to Lawrence G. Winterhalter and Jeanette “Betty” (Bowen) Winterhalter. Larry was raised in Newaygo and Missouri. The family returned to Michigan and Larry graduated from Shelby High…
Recent births, posted Nov. 24, 2021. The following births have been reported: Natalya Isabel Martinez, the daughter of Maria and Baldemar Martinez, Jr., of Shelby, was born on Monday, November 22, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
Police news, Nov. 23, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Nov. 19, 2021: 5:32 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 33-year-old Leslie, Michigan woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 31 and North Oceana Drive, Weare Township. 8:10 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, US 31 and Polk Road, Hart Township. 10:54 p.m., (Oceana County…
Fremont man sentenced to 4-15 years in prison for deadly drunk driving crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 46-year-old Fremont man was sentenced to four to 15 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 22, for a drunk driving crash one year ago that killed Geneva Mae Shivley, 39, of Fremont. Joseph Ramiro Auger pleaded “no…
Lucky Lake stabbing case moves to higher court. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The case against a 44-year-old Detroit man accused of stabbing a man and assaulting another man and woman at the Lucky Lake Campground in Grant Township last June was bound over to 27th Circuit Court during a preliminary exam in 78th District Court Monday, Nov. 22,…
Obituary: Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater. Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Marian was born on December 15, 1929 in Ludington, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Schott) Petersen. She was married to Carl L. Peterson on July 20, 1954. Marian worked at Star Watch Case, Telephone Company, and Pentwater Public Schools as an…
Obituary: James Beggs, 62, of Hart. James Lee Beggs, 62, of Hart, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, in Grand Rapids, following a short illness. Jim was born on July 9, 1959, to the late Loren Beggs and Carol (Beggs) Ruster in Shelby. He was well-known, loved and respected by all. Jim graduated from Hart High School and also…
All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson boosters for all adults who have already received their primary COVID-19 vaccines. The notice came jointly in a press release by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and District Health Department #10…
Obituary: Roberta ‘Bobbi’ Spence, 67, of Shelby. Roberta L. “Bobbi” Spence, 67, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021. She was born August 20, 1954 in Shelby. Bobbi moved to Shelby after completing the eighth grade and graduated from Shelby High School in 1972. She married Jack Spence on June 25, 1971. Bobbi retired from Metalworks in Ludington in 2019. She loved…
Two missionary hostages released. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Two of the 17 missionaries kidnapped by a violent gang in Haiti over a month ago have been released, according to Christian Aid Ministries, the Ohio-based organization that sponsored the mission. A Shelby area woman and her four children are among those kidnapped. It is not presently known if any…
By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Area firefighters, emergency personnel, community members, friends and family gathered for a funeral service to remember and honor Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith at Pentwater Public School Sunday afternoon, Nov. 21. Chief Smith died Tuesday night, Nov. 16, at the age of 60 after battling cancer. He is survived by his wife Karen Smith;…
Home damaged overnight by woodstove fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A two-story farmhouse at 2590 S. 186th Ave. was damaged by a fire caused by a woodstove Saturday, Nov. 20, around 2 a.m., said Hesperia Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg. Approximately 20 firefighters from Hesperia, Ferry Township, Walkerville and Fremont fire departments responded to the scene. No one was…
Tiger Pride: Community works together to provide Thanksgiving meals for those in need. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools Food Service Director Mary Rose Vanas and her dedicated team of food service employees and community volunteers are making sure that local families in…
MDHHS issues face mask advisory for holiday season. ‘The holidays can be a time to spread great cheer, and we recommend taking measures including wearing a mask indoors to not spread COVID-19 to loved ones.’ LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a face mask advisory for the holiday season, citing a rise in COVID-19…
Obituary: George James Novotny, 98, of Pentwater. George James Novotny, 98, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, at his home. He was born July 21, 1923, in Chicago, the son of the late Frank Sr. and Agnes (Chobat) Novotny. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, and was a veteran of World War II. He had…
News alert: Pickup truck rollover crash on 102nd Avenue. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Life EMS and Grant Township Fire Department were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on 102nd Avenue near Wilke Road Thursday, Nov. 18, shortly after 7 p.m. The caller reported that a pickup truck went off the road and hit a tree. Minor injuries reported.
Hesperia Christmas tree lighting Nov. 26. HESPERIA – Hesperia’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for Friday, Nov. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Webster Park. Meet and Santa and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, Christmas music, hot cocoa and cookies. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…
78th District Court sentencings, Nov. 18, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Jacob Thomas Springer, 21, of 1024 E. Riley Thompson Rd., Muskegon, was found guilty Nov. 8 of disorderly person — jostling and was sentenced to 90 days suspended jail with credit for one day served; $1,420 in restitution;…
Officer Mantyck awarded for brave actions during standoff with gunman. HART — Hart Police Officer Elizabeth Mantyck was recently presented the American Police Hall of Fame Commendation Award by Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar for her actions during an incident involving a barricaded gunman last August. “Officer Mantyck distinguished herself by effectively controlling the incident and isolating the scene which…
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