Man injured in motorcycle vs. deer crash

May 30, 2023

Man injured in motorcycle vs. deer crash HART TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Rothbury man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Hospital in Muskegon following a motorcycle crash Monday, May 30, shortly before 3 a.m. on North Oceana Drive near Harrison Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The motorcyclist was northbound and unable to avoid…

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Helicopters to patrol power lines this week

May 30, 2023

Helicopters to patrol power lines this week OCEANA COUNTY – ITC is conducting aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan, and Oceana County is included in a region set for patrols through Friday, June 2. The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system operated by ITC’s Michigan operating entities, ITCTransmission…

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Shelby Township Bark Park opens

May 27, 2023

Shelby Township Bark Park opens SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Bark Park is now open. The park, located east of the Mount Hope Cemetery on East Sixth Street in Shelby, is equipped with fire hydrants and an agility course for your four-legged friends, and benches for dog parents to rest their two legs. In addition, the park has separate…

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Three women vying for asparagus queen crown

May 25, 2023

Three women vying for asparagus queen crown One of the three women will be crowned the 2023 Asparagus Queen during the Queen’s Pageant and Fundraiser Saturday, June 3, at the West Michigan Research Station in Weare Township. Here are the candidates: Chelsi Walicki, Sponsored by Quick-Way Inc. and Walicki’s A-1 Auto Body  Chelsi is returning this year after serving as…

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Video: Harvesting for asparagus nuggets

May 24, 2023

VIDEO: Harvesting for asparagus nuggets This video is a presentation of Hansen Foods of Hart in partnership with Oceana County Press.  Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Joe Prado and Dave Hansen, developers of The Original Asparagus Nuggets, discuss the 2023 harvest season and their expectations to meet their marketing goals. Prado created the battered nuggets, which are…

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West Shore Bank celebrating 125 years with customer appreciation events

May 24, 2023

West Shore Bank celebrating 125 years with customer appreciation events LUDINGTON — On June 30, West Shore Bank will have served the local area for 125 years.   The bank was founded as State Savings Bank of Scottville in downtown Scottville by Curtis W. MacPhail.  In honor of the Bank’s anniversary, West Shore Bank is partnering with several local businesses…

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Juveniles steal cat, mom throws it outside

May 24, 2023

Juveniles steal cat, mom throws it outside ROTHBURY — A cat was reported stolen, and juveniles were recorded walking away with it Friday evening, May 19, in the 7000 block of Surf Court, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “Nobody knows where the cat went, although they admit to taking it,” said Hasty. “The mom doesn’t…

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‘Woman beater’ spray painted on house after assault

May 24, 2023

‘Woman beater’ spray painted on house after assault HART TOWNSHIP — After a juvenile female was assaulted by a juvenile male, someone spray painted “woman beater” on the side of a house located in the 3600 block of West Lever Road Friday, May 19, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Then, eggs were thrown at the…

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Obituary: Robert VandenHeuvel, 74, of Pentwater

May 24, 2023

Obituary: Robert VandenHeuvel, 74, of Pentwater Robert Allen VandenHeuvel, 74 of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023.  Robert, also known lovingly as Bob Vandy, was born on January 14, 1949, in Hart, the son of the late Frank and Lorena (Wieber) VandenHeuvel. In 1967, he graduated from Hart High School, and shortly after was drafted in the United…

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WSCC Dean’s List, winter semester 2023

May 23, 2023

WSCC Dean’s List, winter semester 2023 WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2023 winter semester.  Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time…

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Portion of Webster Road closed

May 23, 2023

Portion of Webster Road closed CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Webster Road between 56th and 64th avenues is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, May 23 and 24, for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…

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Portion of Filmore Road closed

May 23, 2023

Portion of Filmore Road closed HART TOWNSHIP — Filmore Road from Oceana Drive to 88th Avenue will be closed for road work Tuesday, May 23, 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 and individuals.…

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Your Venmo payment can support local news

May 23, 2023

Your Venmo payment can support local news Please consider helping to support local news. MCP and OCP are brought to you for free thanks to the support of local businesses and individuals. We will not require a paywall, but kindly ask you to consider supporting us with a contribution of your choosing. As the only locally-owned news service in Mason…

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Obituary: Frances Buck, 92, of Pentwater

May 23, 2023

Obituary: Frances Buck, 92, of Pentwater Frances Jane Buck, 92, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Frances was born on December 16, 1930, the daughter of Harold Mehl and Erma (Conklin) Mehl. Upon graduation from high school in 1948, she went on to further her education at Hackley Hospital School of Nursing, earning her nursing degree in…

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Memorial Day parade schedule

May 22, 2023

Memorial Day parade schedule The following are Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in Oceana County Monday, May 29: New Era: 9 a.m. parade downtown. Route begins at New Era Christian School; goes down First Street; and ends at Veterans Park where there will be a brief ceremony. Rothbury: 9 a.m. service at the cemetery across from the Rothbury Community Church,…

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