Shelby man pleads ‘no contest’ to stalking, domestic violence.

March 2, 2022

Shelby man pleads ‘no contest’ to stalking, domestic violence. 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. LUDINGTON…

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Recent births, posted March 2, 2022

March 2, 2022

Recent births, posted March 2, 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 births have been reported: Xavier…

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Obituary: Miriam W. Aebig, 91, of Shelby. 

March 1, 2022

Obituary: Miriam W. Aebig, 91, of Shelby.  Miriam W. Aebig passed away Monday, February 28 , 2022.  She was born September 9, 1930 to Wilmer and Hazel (Anderson) Near in Shelby.  Miriam graduated from Shelby High School in 1948. Miriam married Gordon E. Aebig on July 31, 1949 in Shelby.  She worked for Shelby District Library for many years and was instrumental in…

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Obituary: Ann Smith, 61, of Pentwater.

March 1, 2022

Obituary: Ann Smith, 61, of Pentwater. Ann Lawson Smith, 61, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 23, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born March 17, 1960, in Sullivan, Indiana, the oldest daughter of William Tilson and Glee Hook Tilson. Ann received her bachelor of science degree from IUPUI in occupational therapy in 1983. She…

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Asparagus Day March 10.

February 28, 2022

Asparagus Day March 10. 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.  Register by this Friday. NEW ERA  – Michigan State…

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Man headbutts woman in the face, breaking her nose.

February 28, 2022

Man headbutts woman in the face, breaking her nose. 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. WALKERVILLE — A 25-year-old…

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CTE criminal justice students hold safety event. 

February 28, 2022

CTE criminal justice students hold safety event.  West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Kim Beardslee, Correspondent.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District Criminal Justice Program students recently held an all day event in the atrium of the West Shore Community…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 27, 2022.

February 27, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 27, 2022. Ann Smith, 61, of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.   Listing of 2022 deaths.…

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78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Feb. 25, 2022.

February 25, 2022

78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Feb. 25, 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.…

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78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 25, 2022.

February 25, 2022

78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 25, 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 —…

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Drunk driving arrest tops HPD activity.

February 25, 2022

Drunk driving arrest tops HPD activity. Please consider helping 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.  HART — A 52-year-old Hart man was arrested…

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COVID-19/flu vaccination clinic at Walkerville School Monday.

February 25, 2022

COVID-19/flu vaccination clinic at Walkerville School Monday. 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.  WALKERVILLE — District Health Department #10…

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Traffic alert: vehicle vs. plow truck crash on southbound US 31.

February 25, 2022

Traffic alert: vehicle vs. plow truck crash on southbound US 31. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash involving a county plow truck on southbound US 31 near the Muskegon County line Friday, Feb. 25, shortly before 9:30 a.m. Minor injuries reported.

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Tools stolen in break-in.

February 24, 2022

Tools stolen in break-in. 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. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Several tools and other items were stolen during a breaking and entering…

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MSP report, Feb. 24, 2022.

February 24, 2022

MSP report, Feb. 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. 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 Michigan State Police, Hart post, that occurred…

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Calling artists to compete in Pentwater sculpture walk.

February 24, 2022

Calling artists to compete in Pentwater sculpture walk. 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. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Arts Sculpture…

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78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 23, 2022.

February 23, 2022

78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 23, 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.  HART — The following were arraigned…

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Brrrr! Emergency workers train for ice rescue.

February 23, 2022

Brrrr! Emergency workers train for ice rescue. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. 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.  HART —…

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78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 23, 2022.

February 23, 2022

78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 23, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. 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.  HART —…

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Hart man faces CSC charges.

February 23, 2022

Hart man faces CSC charges. 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.  HART — A 40-year-old Hart man faces two…

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Obituary: Amy Eastway, 41, of Shelby. 

February 22, 2022

Obituary: Amy Eastway, 41, of Shelby.  Amy Bree Eastway, 41, of Shelby, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Amy was born in Ludington on September 28, 1980, to Doris Eastway. She graduated from Ludington High School. Amy worked a short time for Dimensions Unlimited. She loved to do arts, crafts and sewing, and loved giving those things to others. Amy…

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