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Obituary: Fredric Schwickrath, 80, of New Era. Fredric Louis Schwickrath, 80, of New Era, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022. He was born on January 2, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Fred Schwickrath Jr. and Juanita Broe. Fredric graduated in 1960 from Fenger High School, in Chicago. After graduating high school, Fredric proudly served our country in the…
Olmstead selected as Shelby superintendent. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor and Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHELBY — The Shelby Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to offer the superintendent position to Mark Olmstead during a special meeting Thursday evening. Olmstead is currently Shelby High School principal. Prior to taking action, the board of education interviewed Olmstead and Dan Mesyar, who is…
Officials break ground on $5.3 million Community Park. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Officials and community members broke ground on the new Community Park located in the center of Oceana County on Buchanan Road near 72nd Avenue Thursday, June 9. The 36-acre Community Park located adjacent to the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail is designed to promote the…
Expect heavy US 31 traffic beginning June 21 due to Electric Forest. ROTHBURY — With the massive Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort just less than two weeks away, local motorists should plan for heavy traffic in the area, particularly US 31. The event is scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, June 23-26. However, early entry passes this year…
First responders train for water emergency. ‘In the event a water tragedy occurs, this type of training helps all of us in public safety be better prepared.’ GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Several agencies from Oceana and Mason counties trained for a water emergency Wednesday afternoon and evening, June 8, in Silver Lake. The Oceana County Water Emergency Training Exercise hosted by…
Man arrested after stealing gas from asparagus carts. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Mears man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Monday, June 6, shortly after 6:30 p.m. on 88th Avenue near Jackson Road after allegedly stealing gas from carts used for picking asparagus in the fields, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was charged with larceny…
Shelby school board expected to select new superintendent Thursday. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Public Schools Board of Education is expected to select a new superintendent Thursday, June 9. The board has narrowed down the field to two candidates — Shelby High School Principal Mark Olmstead and Ludington High School Principal Dan Mesyar. The new school leader…
Fire chief, deputy honored for saving teen from burning house. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost and Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Cavner were honored by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association for their lifesaving efforts during a house fire last December. Chief Dan Yost was presented a Lifesaving Award from the Michigan Sheriff’s Association,…
Recent births, posted June 8, 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: Rhys…
Scene of fire-ravaged lakeshore mansion continues to smolder. Cause remains under investigation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The scene of a lakeshore mansion destroyed by fire last Thursday night and Friday, June 2 and 3, continues to smolder several days later. The Pentwater Fire Department issued a press release Monday, June 6, providing more details about the gigantic…
Hart students graduate from TEAM program. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The Hart Police Department held its annual TEAM (Teaching, Educating and Mentoring) graduation at the Hart Middle School auditorium, June 1. The TEAM program has been taught by D/Sgt. Kevin Skipski for the past 15 years and…
Locally-written book serves as spiritual guide for mothers with children in the military. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief When Sherry Motcheck found herself a mother of two young men who had chosen to join the military — her only two children…
Hart First Baptist offers VBX June 13-16. HART — Hart First Baptist Church will host its annual Vacation Bible eXperience (VBX) Monday through Thursday, June 13-16, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Registration opens at 9 a.m. daily. VBX is for kids age 4 (and potty trained) through entering eighth grade. VBX is a free yearly outreach geared toward kids. Each…
Request for Proposals: Request for Proposals: Registered Dietician Services West Michigan Community Mental Health With locations at: West Michigan Community Mental Health Office locations: 920 Diana Street, Ludington, MI 49431 105 Lincoln Street, Hart, MI 49420 1090 N. Michigan Avenue, Baldwin, MI 49304 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) West Michigan Community Mental Health (WM CMH) is inviting prospective proponents to submit…
Asparagus festival back to full lineup for 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The National Asparagus Festival returns to a full lineup this weekend, June 11 and 12, after COVID-19 canceled the 2020 event and scaled back the 2021 festival. The 2020 event would have been the 47th annual NAF. The celebration kicks off Saturday, June 11, with the…
Lucky Lake stabbing case stalled by psych exam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The case against a 45-year-old Detroit man accused of stabbing a man and assaulting another man and woman at the Lucky Lake Campground in Grant Township one year ago remains stalled in 27th Circuit Court as the court awaits a report from a psychological exam. Mario…
Hart man sent to prison for molesting two girls. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 40-year-old Hart man was sentenced to 42 months to 30 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 6, for molesting two girls — ages 11 and 13. Jose Adrian Avila, of 3609 N. Karen St., pleaded “no contest” April 11, to one…
Weekend police news, June 6, 2022. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, June 4, 2022: 3:05 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of $285 cash, East Sand Creek Trail, Otto Township. 4:16 p.m., (OCSO), assist to Shelby Police Department for an operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrest, US 31, Shelby Township. 4:55 p.m., (OCSO), a…
Portion of Woodrow Road closed. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Woodrow Road between 102nd and 112th avenues is closed Monday and Tuesday, June 6 and 7, for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. 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…
Portion of Shelby Road closed for construction. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Road between 96th and 112th avenues is closed indefinitely for road construction beginning Monday, June 6, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes, and a detour route is being set up. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
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