Fruit research station sparks excitement for ag industry. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Approximately 230 community members and agricultural professionals attended the grand opening of the 10,000-square-foot Earl and Linda Peterson West Michigan Research Station Thursday evening, Aug. 5. Located on 68 acres of farmland, the donor-owned station recently completed the multi-million-dollar project. Research at the site will…
Shelby Township Board passes resolution for Hispanic Heritage Month. SHELBY — A unanimous vote for the resolution recognizing Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Shelby Township passed by the township board this week. “Shelby Township recognizes the cultural diversity of our township and the importance of honoring the heritage of the Hispanic community,” said Shelby Township…
Grant Road between 28th and 40th avenues will be closed for 2 weeks. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Grant Road between 28th and 40th avenues will be closed for two weeks beginning Monday, Aug. 9, for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and…
News alert: Crash on Shelby Road. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle crash on Shelby Road near 34th Avenue Thursday, Aug. 5, shortly after 2 p.m.
Offering a shoulder to cry on during times of crisis. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — When tragedy strikes, the Oceana County Victim Services Unit swoops in to help. The dedicated team of volunteers consists of Coordinator Nancy Schumacher-Strait and advocates Amanda VenHuizen, Jenny Schlukebir, Carol Towne, Bob Farber, Roy Strait, Carlos Santana and Jim Johnson. Farber, who was…
Woman operating Wave Runner injured when struck by boat. HART TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Hart Township woman was injured Tuesday evening, Aug. 3, when she was struck by a boat on Crystal Lake. “At 7:45 p.m., the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Life EMS and Hart Area Fire Department were dispatched to Crystal Lake in Hart Township for a reported boating…
Go Fund Me page set up for teen paralyzed in dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A Go Fund Me page has been set up for an 18-year-old Big Rapids woman critically injured in a rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes last Friday, July 30. The Go Fund Me page states the following: “Hello everyone! I am raising money on…
Meth possession arrest tops MSP activity. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers for methamphetamine possession and parole violation Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 8:50 a.m. on M 20 near 144th Avenue. Other MSP activity Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 includes: 5:06 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Maple Island Road near Woodrow Road, Leavitt…
150th annual Oceana County Fair offers 2 carnival weekends and much more. HART — The Oceana County Fair returns to its full, normal experience later this month after last year’s scaled-down version due to COVID-19. An exciting change this year for the 150th annual fair is the carnival will be at the Oceana County Fairgrounds two straight weekends. Elliott’s Amusements…
Tiger marching band gearing up for 2021 season. SHELBY — Shelby Marching Tigers are gearing up for marching band season after having an unprecedented year off due to the pandemic. “It’s time to piece the group back together and make some music,” said Shelby Public Schools Band Director Erin Ray, who took over leadership of the program after the retirement…
Revitalizing blighted properties: Oceana County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority established. OCEANA COUNTY — After tabling a resolution for further review in June, the Oceana County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a “Resolution to Establish a Countywide Brownfield Redevelopment Authority” last month. “This resolution makes this economic development tool, which has proven to be effective, available to member communities who aim to redevelop…
Tractor stolen. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 1982 compact utility John Deere tractor valued at $3,500, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The tractor was reported stolen Friday, July 30, around 1 p.m. in the 6800 block of West Filmore Road. If anyone has information, they are asked to call the…
Boy, 8, injured after being run over by truck. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — An 8-year-old Midland, Michigan boy was injured after he was run over by a pickup truck while riding a bike at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Silver Lake Saturday, July 31, shortly after 5 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The driver, who is…
Woman, 18, has no feeling from the shoulders down following dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Big Rapids woman “was unable to feel anything from the shoulders down” following a rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Friday, July 30, shortly before 7:30 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman was a passenger…
Obituary: Josephine Dodge, 85, of Mears. Josephine Arlene Dodge, 85, of Mears, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her home. She was born December 25, 1935, in Lansing, the daughter of Nicholas and Julia (Spagnuolo) Caruso. Arlene worked with Michigan National Bank in Lansing from 1966-1992. She had many interests, including playing the piano, bowling, softball, playing golf on…
78th District Court sentencings, July 30, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Joshua Michael Flanery, 27, of 64 Michigan Ave., Shelby, was found guilty of assault and was sentenced July 19 to 93 days suspended jail with credit for 21 days served and a $75 fine. Alicia Mae Torrie,…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, July 30, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – William Jack Smith, 37, of 804 Vine St., Manistee, was found guilty May 17 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced July 26 to 10 months in jail and $398 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the…
Bill allows drag racing on the dunes again. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A bill introduced by State Rep. Scott VanSingel to allow drag racing on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes again has been signed into law. “We did it! HB 4980 is now law as the governor signed it this morning,” states VanSingel in a Facebook post…
News alert: Vehicle crash on Oceana Drive. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to assist at a vehicle crash on Oceana Drive near Baker Road Thursday, July 29, at 3:30 p.m.
Free boater safety classes Aug. 5 and 6. PENTWATER — Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Simon, who is head of the sheriff’s office marine division, is teaching free boater safety classes Thursday and Friday, Aug. 5 and 6, at the Pentwater Yacht Club. Deputy Simon will administer a test on the last day and issue boater safety certificates to all…
HPD nabs drunk driver. HART — After receiving information of an intoxicated driver leaving the 4000 block of Polk Road Thursday, July 22, around 11:15 a.m., the Hart Police Department made a traffic stop on Polk Road near Oceana Drive, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. A 67-year-old Hart man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) and lodged…
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