Washington Road between 80th and 88th avenues closed. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Washington Road between 80th and 88th avenues is closed until further notice for road maintenance, the Oceana County Road Commission announced Wednesday, Oct. 19. Local residents will be able to access their homes. “We thank you for your patience during this much-needed road work,” states the announcement. Please consider…
News alert: Strong winds knocking down trees, power lines. OCEANA COUNTY — There have been several reports of downed trees and power lines in the area due to strong winds Tuesday, Oct. 18. Drive with caution.
Halloween Events 2022 The following Halloween events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Halloween Event.” Thursday, Oct. 27 Trunk or Treat, Mason County Department of Health and Human Services, 915 Diana St., Ludington, 5:30…
News alert: Crash on 132nd Avenue. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Report of a single-vehicle crash on 132nd Avenue near Pierce Road Monday, Oct. 17, shortly after 3:30 p.m. Central Dispatch reported that a woman suffered a possible broken leg after the vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.
79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 17, 2022. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Todd Allen Smith, of 2132 N. 56th Ave., Mears; Shelby Police Department (SPD); larceny $1,000-$20,000. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Smith also faces a misdemeanor of domestic violence stemming from an Oceana County…
First Baptist Church hosts Trunk or Treat. HART — First Baptist Church hosts Trunk or Treat Monday, Oct. 31, from 5-6:30 p.m. “What could be more fun than putting on a silly costume and getting free candy? Not having to go door to door!” said FBC Associate Pastor David Moul. “Cruise on over to the FBC parking lot on Halloween…
Halloween activity information requested for MCP/OCP If your organization is planning a Halloween event in Mason or Oceana counties, please contact us to be placed on a master schedule. You may email information to editor@mediagroup31.com. Please begin the subject line with “Halloween Event.” Thank you, Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief
Trick or treating set for Oct. 29 in New Era. Village’s trick or treating may permanently move to the last Saturday in October. NEW ERA — New Era will celebrate Halloween and host trick or treating Saturday, Oct. 29. “After speaking with many school staff, parents and community members, we decided to host Halloween on a Saturday to accommodate young…
Tractors & Treats Oct. 30 at the fairgrounds. HART — The Oceana County Farm Bureau will host a Halloween Tractors & Treats event Sunday, Oct. 30, from 4-6 p.m. at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Area children are encouraged to dress in costume and join the fun collecting candy and checking out farm equipment on display. Oceana County Farm Bureau members…
Domestic violence arrests top police activity. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022: 7:01 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 50-year-old Mears man was arrested for domestic assault, 2100 block of North 56th Avenue, Golden Township. Friday, Oct. 14, 2022: 9:18 a.m., (OCSO), larceny of a catalytic converter, 3600 block of West Baker Road,…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, Oct. 17, 2022. HART — The following were sentenced Oct. 10 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Jason Alan Ennis, 36, of 5430 Arthur Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Aug. 1 of larceny $1,000 or more and was sentenced Oct. 10 to nine months in jail with credit for 167 days served; $2,501.47 in restitution; and…
Obituary: Kay Phillips, 83, of Hart Kay Karolyn (Bitson) Phillips, 83, of Hart, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She was born in Muskegon on May 27, 1939 to Edward and Violet Bitson. She married Glenn (Sonny) Phillips, Jr. on August 31, 1957 and celebrated 60 years of marriage prior to Glenn passing away on October 4, 2017. Kay…
Locally made film holds premiere in Hollywood By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES — A movie that was filmed almost exclusively in Mason and Oceana counties had its world premiere this last week at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood. “Deer Camp ’86” was one of the first three films shown at Screamfest film festival on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 15, 2022 Mary Alice Vogt, 96, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
HPD news, Oct. 14, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022: 8:15 a.m., trespassing, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 11:49 a.m., larceny, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 8:28 p.m., suspicious situation, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 7, 2022: 10:29 a.m., wellbeing…
79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 13, 2022. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on felony charges: Julian Lugo Reyna, of 3908 Oceana Dr., Hart; Michigan State Police; third-degree criminal sexual conduct and assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. Bail: $50,000/cash.…
Rothbury man faces multiple felony charges after taking minor teenage daughter on crime spree. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 34-year-old Rothbury man faces multiple charges — including custodial kidnapping — after recently taking his teenage daughter on a crime spree that involved stealing a car from the Winston Road Speedway, according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana…
News alert: Report of a motorhome fire on US 31. HART TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department responded to a motorhome fire on northbound US 31 near the Hart rest area Thursday, Oct. 13, around 12:45 p.m.
Doctor testifies that fentanyl caused 4-year-old boy’s death. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The pathologist who conducted the autopsy of 4-year-old Eli Jude Schutter testified during a preliminary exam in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, Oct. 11, that the little boy’s cause of death was from the toxic effects of para-fluorofentanyl and fentanyl. Eli’s parents Jacob Scott Schutter,…
Pentwater couple encourages yes vote on school proposals. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy.…
Road commission signs stolen. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive reports of Oceana County Road Commission signs being stolen from local roads. Recently, road commission signs were stolen from South 184th and Garfield Avenue; South 192nd Avenue and Garfield Road; and 192nd Avenue and Hawley Road. “This is an ongoing issue, and multiple signs have…
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