Captive missionaries made daring escape. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Captive missionaries in Haiti found freedom last week by making a daring overnight escape, walking 10 miles through briars and thorns with a baby and other children in tow, according Christian Aid Ministries officials. The group of 12 navigated in the moonlight to reach safety after a two-month kidnapping ordeal, stated…
West Shore ESD leads the way for school transportation. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Kim Beardslee, correspondent. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) Transportation Department provides service to students who receive special education in WSESD classrooms…
Muskegon man faces 10-15 years in prison for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Muskegon man faces a prison term of 10-15 years after pleading “no contest” to third-degree criminal sexual conduct in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 20. Jermaine Lamar Chapman, of 2425 McIlwrath, is lodged in the Muskegon County Jail on a $1.5 million bond…
78th District Court arraignments, Dec. 19, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Dylan James Towne, 22, of 7685 Whispering Brook Dr., Portage, Michigan, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon. Pretrial: Dec. 27 at 3 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…
Senator encourages governor to approve Muskegon Co. casino. By Sen. Jon Bumstead. 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…
Recent births, posted Dec. 17, 2021. The following births have been reported: Hayzel Lynne Fix, the daughter of Amber Stanaway and Zachery Fix of Ludington, was born on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Eyla Jean Knight, the daughter of Elizabeth Ashley and Adam Knight of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Adalynn Ann Michelle Pianto, the daughter of Kaitlyn and…
Church leaders provide more details about hostage release. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — In light of the release of the remaining 12 hostages in Haiti, church leaders from the Hart Dunkard Brethren Church provided more details during a Zoom video meeting with the media Thursday evening, Dec. 16. Pastor Ronald Marks and Worship Leader Carleton Horst said they are…
All hostages freed. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The remaining 12 hostages kidnapped by a violent gang in Haiti two months ago have been released, according to Chistian Aid Ministries, the Ohio-based organization that sponsored the mission. A Shelby woman and her four children were among the he 17 missionaries kidnapped, Oct. 16. “We glorify God for answered prayer—the remaining 12 hostages…
MSP report, Dec. 16, 2021. Recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, includes: Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021: 11:44 a.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31 at mile marker 147, Hart Township. 6:15 p.m., car/deer crash, 116th Avenue and Skeels Road, Otto Township. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021: 8:30 a.m., car/deer crash, northbound US 31 at…
HPD report, Dec. 16, 2021. Recent activity of the Hart Police Department includes: Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021: 8 a.m., wellbeing check, 700 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 12:30 p.m., found property, Hart Dam, City of Hart. 2:45 p.m., wellbeing check, 100 block of Woodland Avenue, City of Hart. Friday, Dec. 10, 2021: 9 a.m., reckless driving, 300 block…
Hart man sentenced to 2 days in jail for CSC. LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old Hart man was sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to two days in jail with credit for two days served for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Francisco Lujano Paniagua, of 2274 W. Jackson Rd., pleaded guilty July 6, according to court…
Obituary: Marshall Jorissen, 83, of Hart. Marshall Duane Jorissen, 83, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born May 15, 1938, in Detroit, the son of John and Nellie (Arnouts) Jorissen. Marshall was a graduate of Hart High School, but his real education came from a welder. After working as head sawyer at the former Shelby Sawmill,…
Obituary: Karin Jahn, 78, of Rothbury. Karin Jahn passed away peacefully at home Sunday, December 12, 2021. Karin was born on March 3, 1943 to Henry and Anneliese (Klenk) Zander in Darmstadt, Germany. Karin married the love of her life, Bobby, on March 12, 1962 in Darmstadt, Germany. Karin had her first daughter, Regina in Darmstadt in 1962. They moved…
Winds knock down power lines, trees. OCEANA COUNTY — There are several reports of power lines and trees down throughout the county due to strong winds. Please drive with caution as crews are on scene, working to secure the areas.
Hart Schools closed today. HART — Hart Public Schools is closed today due to power outages. The high school band concert, scheduled for this evening, will still take place at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. All high school band students are being asked to be in the band room by 5:30 p.m. Help is needed at 5 p.m.…
Obituary: Marilyn Brown, 92, of Shelby. Marilyn G. Brown, 92, of Shelby, passed on to her home in heaven on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She passed at home in Shelby where she lived with her son, Jim and daughter-in-law, Karen. Marilyn was born March 4, 1929 in Shelby to George and Mabel (Myrmel) Fleming. She married Stanley F. Brown on…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 16, 2021 Kathleen Ann McKissack, 80, of Mears, died on Monday, December 6, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral and Cremation, Hart. Daniel Laverne Dawson, 77, of Ferry, died on Monday, December 6, 2021. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Ted Matthew McKissack, 89, of Mears, died on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral…
Power line down at Polk Road and 72nd Avenue. HART TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a power line down due to wind at the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue Wednesday, Dec. 15, shortly after 10 p.m.
Convicted sex offender faces prison for re-offending. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hart man, who is a registered sex offender, faces a prison term of 29-57 months after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim between 13-16 years old — and second-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 14. Alexander Cole Mayse, of…
Claw Club students work hard to protect the environment. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Students Alex Crowder, Aden Palazzola and Luke Choponis are the Project Green recycling team at Shelby Middle School. The boys make the rounds to every classroom each week to gather the recycled materials and…
First Baptist Church Christmas services Dec. 19 and 24. HART — First Baptist Church members invite the community to join them for two special Christmas services, celebrating the season. The “Christmas Celebration Service” is set for Sunday, Dec. 19. “Community members are encouraged to attend this special, exciting, music-filled Christmas service, celebrating the birth of Jesus,” states a press release…
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