By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 45-year-old Walkerville man pleaded “no contest” to third-degree criminal sexual conduct in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 13. Brandon Lee Chase faces a five to 15 year prison term for the conviction. He is scheduled to appear in court for sentencing March 10 at 10:20 a.m. “This sentence was agreed to…
The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025: 10:38 a.m., a 30-year-old Walkerville man was cited for driving while license suspended and operating without insurance, North 176th Avenue, Colfax Township. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025: 12:51 p.m., a 45-year-old Holton man was arrested on charges of driving without a license, improper license plate and…
OCEANA COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Oceana County, are under a winter weather advisory that begins Monday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. and continues until Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 1 a.m. Other west Michigan counties impacted include Mason, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren and Kalamazoo. Lake effect snow and areas of blowing and drifting…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, Jan. 4, during the high school FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition held at West Shore Community College, representatives of robotics teams from Ludington High School, Hart High School and Mason…
Curtis Lon Griffis, 76, of Ludington, died on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press…
HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present the Horszowski Trio with a matinee concert on Sunday, Jan. 19, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. The auditorium is located in the Hart Middle School at 308 W. Johnson St. Tickets are available at the door or online and cost $20. For more information, visit…
OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Friday, Jan. 10, that remains in effect until Saturday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. The advisory includes west Michigan counties of Oceana, Mason, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, Van Buren and Kalamazoo and spans most of the lower half of the Lower Peninsula. Total snow accumulations between 2…
Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — A new Wildcat mascot costume replaces its decades-old predecessor and is igniting school spirit at Walkerville Public Schools. The retired mascot has now become an artifact and was donated to the Walkerville Pioneer House museum, said Walkerville Public…
The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025: 1:43 a.m., alarm, 60 block of State Street, City of Hart. 11:09 a.m., animal complaint, 70 block of Woodland Street, City of Hart. Friday, Jan. 3, 20245: 9:46 a.m., family trouble, 700 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 9:34 p.m., noise complaint, 10 block of West Main…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Oliver Allen Olmstead, the son of Brittany Rodrigues and Timothy Olmstead, Jr. of Pentwater, was born on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Ryan Maynard Galloway, 41, of Newaygo; third-degree home invasion, malicious destruction of property $200-$1,000 and breaking and entering without owner’s permission. Preliminary exam: Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. – Roel Belmares, 30, of Walkerville; assault with intent to do great bodily harm and unlawful driving…
HART — A jury found a 26-year-old Hart man guilty of a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Jan. 8 Ryan Carl Schroeder is scheduled to appear for sentencing March 3. The jury took about an hour to deliberate before returning to the courtroom with a guilty verdict, said Oceana County Prosecuting…
Scott Bryan Carlson, 56, of New Era, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born September 27, 1968, in Hart, the son of Jerry and Justine (Arden) Carlson. Scott was recently employed as a butcher and had always made an honest living working with his hands. He took great pride in his home and how it appeared.…
Notice to Creditors: Trust Estate, Ralph D. Rounds Trust Estate of Ralph D. Rounds. UAD: December 26, 2007. To all creditors. Notice to Creditors: The Decedent/Grantor, Ralph D. Rounds; date of birth, 1945; died December 4, 2024. Creditors of the decedent and Trust Estate are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to: Sara…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Asparagus Queen program is undergoing some positive changes under new leadership. The Asparagus Queen reigns over the National Asparagus Festival (NAF) that takes place annually in Oceana County, celebrating the early summer harvest. Known as the “Asparagus Capital of the World,” Oceana County is the top producer of asparagus in Michigan, which…
OCEANA COUNTY — Three separate traffic stops by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office so far this week have led to pending drug possession charges. The first traffic stop occurred Monday, Jan. 6, at 10:47 a.m. in the 2400 block of Meadow Lane in Grant Township. A 26-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant. A substance believed to be…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Benona Township man was transported to an area hospital following a vehicle slide-off that resulted from a medical emergency while he was driving on Stony Lake Road near 60th Avenue Monday evening, Jan. 6, according to Michigan State Police Cadet Dante Richards of the Hart post. “There were no injuries as a result of the…
Employment: Library Assistant: Youth Services, Scottville The Mason County District Library is seeking applications for the position of Librarian Assistant 1: Youth Services Scottville, in order to bring children’s services to life at the Scottville Library. Salary Range of $19.40 to $22.40 based on experience for this part time, non-exempt position scheduled for 26 hours weekly. The Youth Services Library…
HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Timothy Lee Hardy, Sr., 61, pleaded guilty Nov. 18, 2024 to assault with a dangerous weapon and was sentenced Jan. 6, 2025 to 38 days in jail with credit for 38 days served; one year probation; and $658 in fines and costs. –…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Brandon Scott Thrailkill, 31, of Mears pleaded guilty Aug. 13, 2024 to larceny less than $200 and was sentenced Dec. 17, 2024 to 45 days in jail with credit for 15 days served; one year probation; and $400 in fines and costs. “Defendant must serve 30 more…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Madison LaVern Meitner, the daughter of Danyelle Leys and Tyler Meitner of Walkerville, was born on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
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