Obituary: Deborah Crawford, 71, of Hart. 

April 12, 2022

Obituary: Deborah Crawford, 71, of Hart.  Deborah Ann Crawford, 71, of Hart, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022. Deborah was born November 29, 1950, in Muskegon, the daughter of William and Lois (Dilly) Phillips. Deborah married Dan Crawford who preceded her in death. Deborah loved spending time outside in nature where she enjoyed looking for rocks. She also loved painting…

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Obituary: Carl Hart, 97, of Hart. 

April 12, 2022

Obituary: Carl Hart, 97, of Hart.  Carl Hubert Hart, 97, of Hart, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at his home. He was born September 23, 1924, in Detroit, the son of Edward and Irene (Burns) Hart. Carl married Barbara (Berry) Hart, and they spent 33 blissful years together. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and was…

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Easter egg hunts Saturday.

April 11, 2022

Easter egg hunts Saturday. 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.  There are four Easter egg hunts in Oceana County…

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Hart man faces prison for sexually assaulting two girls.

April 11, 2022

Hart man faces prison for sexually assaulting two girls. 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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MSP weekend report, April 11, 2022.

April 11, 2022

MSP weekend report, April 11, 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 Oceana County activity of…

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78th District Court arraignments.

April 11, 2022

78th District Court arraignments. 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 — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies…

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Right to Life oratory winners.

April 11, 2022

Right to Life oratory winners. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP (Mason Co,) — On Saturday, April 9, Right to Life organizations from Mason, Oceana and Manistee counties hosted their annual Right to Life of Michigan Educational Oratorical Contest at Lighthouse Baptist Church. First place winner was Sophia Grierson, a Ludington High School junior. She will compete in the Right to Life of Michigan…

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78th District Court sentencings.

April 8, 2022

78th District Court sentencings. 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 — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Oscar…

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HPD report, April 7, 2022.

April 7, 2022

HPD report, April 7, 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 Hart…

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Public Notice: Oceana County American Rescue Plan Act Request for Proposals

April 7, 2022

Public Notice: Oceana County American Rescue Plan Act Request for Proposals The Oceana County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Advisory Committee invites organizations to submit funding request proposals for eligible projects.   Organizations may submit multiple project proposals.  Although some exceptions may be considered by the advisory committee, the maximum funding request per proposal is up to $50,000. Proposals may…

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Hart man pleads guilty to felonious assault, police officer assault.

April 6, 2022

Hart man pleads guilty to felonious assault, police officer assault. 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: @MasoMasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON…

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Former Hart man pleads ‘no contest’ to OWI causing serious injury.

April 6, 2022

Former Hart man pleads ‘no contest’ to OWI causing serious injury. 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: @MasoMasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. …

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Man faces prison following ‘no contest’ plea to CSC.

April 6, 2022

Man faces prison following ‘no contest’ plea to CSC. 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: @MasoMasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  LUDINGTON —…

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Obituary: Hayden Zaverl, 21, of Shelby. 

April 6, 2022

Obituary: Hayden Zaverl, 21, of Shelby.  Hayden Scott Zaverl, 21, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born January 23, 2001, in Shelby, the son of Roger and Gina (Herrygers) Zaverl. Hayden was an experienced carpenter, as well as an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the great outdoors.…

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Police news, April 4, 2022.

April 4, 2022

Police news, April 4, 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 police activity in Oceana…

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Sheriff: Deadly crash will ‘leave scars across west Michigan small towns for a long time.’

April 4, 2022

Sheriff: Deadly crash will ‘leave scars across west Michigan small towns for a long time.’ 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. BENONA…

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Pentwater Lake Association meeting April 18.

April 4, 2022

Pentwater Lake Association meeting April 18. 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 — The next meeting of the…

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Hart man injured in 2-vehicle crash.

April 3, 2022

Hart man injured in 2-vehicle crash. 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. SHELBY — A 44-year-old Hart man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health…

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Shelby man, 21, dies in crash.

April 2, 2022

Shelby man, 21, dies in crash. 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. BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Shelby man died in a single-vehicle crash Saturday, April…

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Laura Negele, RN, named recipient of The DAISY Award at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital

April 2, 2022

Laura Negele, RN, named recipient of The DAISY Award at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital LUDINGTON – Laura Negele, RN, emergency department charge nurse at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, was selected as the hospital’s latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The announcement was made at a ceremony late last week, held at the Ludington Hospital. Negele was not…

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At-home COVID test kits available at local libraries.

April 1, 2022

At-home COVID test kits available at local libraries. 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 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has expanded its partnership…

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