Obituary: Bradon Denton, 22, Hart.

July 29, 2020

Obituary: Bradon Denton, 22, Hart. Bradon Connor Denton, 22, of Hart, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born October 22, 1997 in Ludington to Donald Denton and Sharon Collins.   During his school days, Bradon enjoyed many sports, especially soccer, t-ball, football, and basketball. Bradon worked for Whitehall Industries as a machine operator for the last four years. In…

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Blood drive in Pentwater Aug. 6.

July 28, 2020

Blood drive in Pentwater Aug. 6. PENTWATER — The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 6, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at the VFW Post 6017, at 8440 North US 31 Business Route. Both area residents and summer visitors are welcome. The Pentwater Service Club is again providing volunteer staff support in memory of one of its former members,…

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Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, July 28, 2020.

July 28, 2020

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, July 28, 2020. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit…

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Mears man injured when car hits sign, fence, trees.

July 28, 2020

Mears man injured when car hits sign, fence, trees. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old Mears man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon Monday, July 27, at 3:15 p.m. after the 2020 Subaru Forester he was driving ran off the road, struck a speed limit sign, a split rail fence and several trees, according…

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Recent deaths, posted July 28, 2020

July 28, 2020

Recent deaths, posted July 28, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Gloria D. Russell, 93, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, July 21, 1920. Fred C. Dahl, 81, of Shelby, died on Friday, July 24, 2020. Ethelyn Morningstar,…

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HPD report.

July 27, 2020

HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 16, 2020: – 8:32 a.m., unlawful driving away of an automobile/car theft, 700 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 9:21 a.m., motorist assist, State and Wood streets, City of Hart. – 12:36 p.m., suspicious situation, 600 block of State Street, City of Hart. –…

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Weekend police news.

July 27, 2020

Weekend police news. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, July 24, 2020: – Midnight, (Michigan State Police), disorderly subject, East Lake Street, Village of Pentwater. – 9:43 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault, Podunk area of the federal forest, Greenwood Township. Saturday, July 25, 2020: – 1:43 a.m., (OCSO), disturbing the peace, South 168th…

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Mears man arrested after allegedly stealing ATV.

July 27, 2020

Mears man arrested after allegedly stealing ATV. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Mears man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on two outstanding warrants for failure to pay child support after allegedly stealing a Polaris Ranger on East Minke Road Friday, July 24, shortly before 7 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A farmer saw a suspicious…

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Shelby man pleads ‘no contest’ to CSC.

July 27, 2020

Shelby man pleads ‘no contest’ to CSC. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Shelby man pleaded “no contest” to second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 27. In exchange for his plea, Daniel Brian Burns, of 2936 E. Baseline Rd., faces up to one year in jail for the sexual assault of a…

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Grant Road closed.

July 27, 2020

Grant Road closed. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Grant Road is closed from Oceana Drive to 80th Avenue Monday, July 27, for culvert replacement, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. Please consider helping fund local news.…

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911 seeking millage renewal.

July 24, 2020

911 seeking millage renewal. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief #Election2020 WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — Mason-Oceana 911 has provided emergency dispatch services to Mason and Oceana counties since 1995. When the service was created, it relied solely on surcharges from landline telephone services. While that surcharge still applies, and while a percent of surcharges from cell phones goes toward 911, the…

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Township races heat up in August election.

July 24, 2020

Township races heat up in August election. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — There are several races at the township level in the Aug. 4 primary election. In Shelby Township, Star Blohm and Richard Raffaelli are seeking the supervisor position. Five candidates are vying for two trustee positions: Dianne Blohm, Caleb Coulter, Scott Meyers, Kenneth Near and Cynthia Rapes.…

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Mental Health Matters: Help is just a phone call away

July 24, 2020

Mental Health Matters: Help is just a phone call away By Alan Neushwander The world is an ever-changing place that can lead to various emotional reactions including stress, anxiety, fear and depression. Whether it’s personal struggles or world events such as COVID-19, political battles, or the recent increase in violence, it’s easy to slip into a pattern where you may…

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Motorcyclist flees from police going 80-100 mph.

July 24, 2020

Motorcyclist flees from police going 80-100 mph. GRANT TOWNSHIP — An Oceana County sheriff’s deputy “terminated” a chase of a fleeing motorcyclist on West Roosevelt Road Wednesday evening, July 22, due to the danger of the situation, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The deputy initiated a traffic stop shortly before 8:30 p.m. because the motorcycle had no tail lights,…

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Grant Road closed.

July 23, 2020

Grant Road closed. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Grant Road between Oceana Drive and 80th Avenue is closed for culvert replacements Thursday, July 23, until 4 p.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road is closed to all traffic including emergency vehicles. Motorists must use Baker Road as a detour. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and…

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Recent deaths, posted July 23, 2020

July 23, 2020

Recent deaths, posted July 23, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Constance Marie Dumas, 85, of Fort Myers, Fla., and Pentwater, died on Monday, July 13, 2020. Paul Emery Yutzy, 62, of Pentwater, died on Monday, July…

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Hart man sentenced for attempted CSC.

July 22, 2020

Hart man sentenced for attempted CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old Hart man was sentenced to jail in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 21, for a conviction of attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Alexander Cole Mayse, of 8977 N. 120th Ave., pleaded guilty, May 12. Mayse was sentenced by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to…

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Minke Road closed.

July 22, 2020

Minke Road closed. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Minke Road between 128th and 136th avenues is closed for culvert replacement, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road is closed to all traffic, including emergency vehicles, Wednesday, July 22, until 4 p.m. Motorists must use Jackson Road as a detour. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…

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Half dozen injury-causing crashes at the dunes in one week.

July 21, 2020

Half dozen injury-causing crashes at the dunes in one week. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to six injury-causing vehicle crashes at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes in one week. The first one occurred Tuesday, July 14, shortly before 11 a.m. when a 62-year-old Mayville, Michigan man was driving a 2020 Can Am Maverick. He had four…

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Obituary: Kathryn Code Erley, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Midland.

July 21, 2020

Obituary: Kathryn Code Erley, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Midland. Kathryn Code Erley, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Midland, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was born August 24, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minn. to Harry and Cora (Lunde) Brown. Kathryn (Kay) attended the University of Michigan from 1950 to 1952, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma…

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Weekend police report.

July 20, 2020

Weekend police report. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, July 17, 2020: – 4:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 19-year-old Hart woman was cited for operating without a license, Monroe Road and 104th Avenue, Weare Township. – 5 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 52-year-old Hart man was cited for operating while intoxicated (OWI)…

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