Missing kayakers found safe. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Two kayakers reported missing on Lake Michigan were found safe Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 10, said Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. “A caller said his wife and daughter were missing on kayaks,” said Undersheriff Schiller. They were last seen in the lake near South Glen Road. They were wearing life jackets, he said. The…
Expect heavier marine patrol presence this weekend. Sheriff’s office reminds boaters to be safe. OCEANA COUNTY — Expect a heavier marine patrol presence over the next few days on local waters as the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division prepares for a busy summer weekend. This weekend is Pentwater’s Homecoming celebration, which draws thousands of people to town who will…
HPD report, Aug. 12, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021: 12:50 p.m., suspicious situation, State and Lincoln streets, City of Hart. 1:40 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 2:55 p.m., medical assist – 500 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. Friday, Aug. 6, 2021: 12:36 a.m.,…
News alert: crash at Polk Road and 72nd Ave. HART — Life EMS and the Hart Area Fire Department were dispatched to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue Wednesday, Aug. 11, shortly after 1:30 p.m. Minor injuries reported.
News alert: Report of a sparking transformer in Shelby. SHELBY — Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to a sparking transformer on Rankin Street Wednesday, Aug. 11, around 11:45 a.m.
Damaging storms knock out power. More severe weather possible this afternoon and evening. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — Crews were busy cleaning up debris from downed trees and restoring power due to fallen power lines Wednesday, Aug. 11, after severe thunderstorms caused damage around the county over night. Northern areas of the county were hit particularly hard by the…
Pentwater village offices closed due to power outage. PENTWATER — Pentwater village offices are closed Wednesday, Aug. 11, due to an overnight thunderstorm that caused power outages from downed trees and power lines. “Police and DPW staff are working diligently in the village to address concerns,” states a post on the Pentwater Police Department Facebook page Wednesday morning. “Marina bathrooms…
Recent births, posted Aug. 11, 2021. The following births have been reported: Macie Lou Nielsen, the daughter of Holly Holcomb and Nicholas Nielsen of Hart, was born on Saturday, August 7, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
News alert: Report of a tree down on Maple Island Road. Report of a tree down on Maple Island Road by Arthur Road near Hesperia Tuesday, Aug. 10, shortly before 11 p.m.
News alert: Tree, wires down near Wythe Street in Pentwater. PENTWATER — Report of a tree and wires down in the area of Wythe Street Tuesday, Aug. 10, shortly before 10:30 p.m.
News alert: Report of a tree, wires down on Winston Road. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Report of a tree across the roadway and wires down on Winston Road near 96th Avenue Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 10:15 p.m.
News alert: Wires down on State, Wigton streets. HART — Report of wires down on Wigton and State streets near the former Gale’s IGA building Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 10:15 p.m. A tree is also reportedly down on Wigton Street.
News alert: Tree on fire on Shelby Road. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Report of a tree on fire on Shelby Road near 86th Avenue Tuesday, Aug. 10, around 10:15 p.m.
News alert: Wires down on Hart Street. Report of wires down on Hart Street near Johnson Street in Hart Tuesday, Aug. 10, around 10 p.m.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 3 a.m. OCEANA COUNTY — The US National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several Michigan counties, including Oceana County, until 3 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11. “ If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not…
Police news, Aug. 10, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Aug. 6, 2021: 12:10 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 48-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested on a fugitive warrant and for methamphetamine possession, South 192nd Avenue, Greenwood Township. 11:47 a.m., (OCSO), vehicle crash, minor injuries reported, West Shelby Road near 36th Avenue, Benona Township. 5:06…
Fraud involving $3,465 check under investigation. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud/larceny by conversion complaint received Monday, Aug. 9, shortly after noon in the 5000 block of South Water Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The offense involves a personal check totaling $3,465. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Safe containing $3,500 in cash reportedly stolen. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A safe containing $3,500 in cash was reportedly stolen from a vehicle parked at the carpool parking lot on M 20, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office police report. The theft was reported Sunday, Aug. 8, around 2:45 p.m. The complainant told police that the safe was stolen from…
Man arrested for bond violation after drug test debacle. HART — A 33-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for violating his bond after he allegedly attempted to falsely provide a urine sample during a court-ordered drug test at the Oceana County courthouse Monday morning, Aug. 9, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was caught using a “false appendage”…
Shelby man sentenced to year in jail for CSC. HART — A 23-year-old Shelby man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 9, to one year in jail for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Devon Gray Henley, of 318 Elm St., pleaded guilty to the charge, Jan. 25. Henley had a consensual relationship with a 15-year-old…
New hospital CT scanner provides advanced screening. LUDINGTON — A new 128-slice Computed Tomography scanner made its debut August 9, 2021 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The new CT unit, a Sieman’s Definition Edge, replaces a 64-slice machine which has completed its life cycle. It has been years of planning for the new equipment, which is part of a $2.6…
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