Obituary: Jeffery Eric Freese, 58, of Marshall. Jeffery Eric Freese, 58, of Marshall, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 20, 2020. Jeff was born on December 13, 1961 in Hart, the son of the late Norval “Gene” and Marva (Paulsen) Freese. He graduated from Pentwater High School and attended Ferris State University. He served his country in the United States…
Recent deaths, posted March 24, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Thomas A. Schaner, 77, of Hart died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Lewis Homer Raskey, 85, of Hart, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Anna LaVerle Nixon, 100, of Hart, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Robert Dale Six, 71, of Montague, died on…
State park campgrounds closed; parks stay open for now LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that, in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-21, it will close state park campgrounds, overnight lodging facilities and shelters, effective now through at least April 13. State parks and recreation areas will remain open to provide residents with opportunities to…
First positive COVID-19 case reported in Manistee County. District Health Department #10 reported the first confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in a Manistee County resident Monday March 23, “DHD#10 is working quickly to investigate this case and to determine if there were any exposures to this individual,” states a press release. “We ask that individuals please follow Governor Whitmer’s orders…
78th District Court arraignments, March 23, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Angela Ann Hovey, 40, of 1021 E. Adams Rd., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of a illegal sale/use of a financial transaction device. Bail: $5,000/personal. Preliminary exam:…
No COVID-19 cases in Oceana County, 3 in DHD #10 area. In a 10-county area, there are presently three positive COVID-19 cases in the District Health Department #10 jurisdiction. No cases have been reported in Oceana County. As of Monday, March 23, at 2:30 p.m., there are positive cases in Newaygo, Wexford and Kalkaska counties. A positive case was also…
Missing woman found. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old woman from the Comstock Park area who had been missing for about 20 hours was found “conscious and alert” by law enforcement, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. The Michigan State Police Aviation Unit found her Dodge Grand Caravan in the area of Webster Road and 92nd…
Governor issues stay at home order, for three weeks. LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order (EO 2020-21), directing all Michigan businesses and operations to temporarily suspend in-person operations that are not necessary to sustain or protect life. The order also directs Michiganders to stay in their homes unless they’re a part of that…
Hospital opens COVID-19 triage tent. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is taking additional steps to care for the community and to keep patients and team members safe by opening a COVID-19 triage tent as an extension of its emergency department during peak patient times. The tent will be operational from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week…
36th Avenue closed for tree work. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — 36th Avenue between Cleveland and Clay roads is closed Monday and Tuesday, March 23 and 24, so the Oceana County Road Commission can do tree work in preparation for re-paving the road. The work should be done by 4 p.m. each day, according to the road commission. Local residents will be…
Community Updates, posted March 23, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. It includes community organizations and MCP/OCP advertisers. PLEASE DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If your organization has a closing, cancellation, or…
UPDATE: Bronwyn Zickus has been found. Police searching for missing woman. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart Post are asking the public’s assistance with locating Bronwyn Brooke Zickus, 73, from the Comstock Park area. Zickus was last heard from at approximately 5:45 p.m. Sunday, March 22, when she contacted the Oceana County Central Dispatch center via…
Workers affected by COVID-19 to receive emergency relief. As thousands of employees across Michigan are impacted by COVID-19, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order signed on Monday to expand unemployment benefits continues to provide emergency relief to the state’s working families. While experiencing a tremendous increase in demand, Michigan’s unemployment system continues to serve customers. “We understand that COVID-19 has caused economic harm…
Community Updates, posted March 22, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. It includes community organizations and MCP/OCP advertisers/supporters. PLEASE DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If your organization has a closing, cancellation, or…
Community Updates, posted March 21, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If you have a closing, cancellation, or other special notices related to changes in scheduling to…
First positive case of COVID-19 reported in DHD#10 jurisdiction. Positive case is in Wexford County. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) informed District Health Department #10 that the first positive case of COVID-19 is in the DHD #10 jurisdiction. Results for a resident of Wexford County with a history of domestic travel have come back positive, states…
County buildings to remain closed until April 6 at the earliest. HART — All Oceana County buildings will remain closed to the public until April 6 at the earliest Due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a press release issued by Oceana County Emergency Manager James Duram. The public and businesses may call a county office or court to make…
Outdoor Report: The outdoor gym By Mark Platt, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. Recently, I found myself lying in an operating room for…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, March 20, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Martin Joseph Watson, 41, of 5231S. Archer Ave., Chicago, was found guilty Jan. 13 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced March 9 to 10 months in jail with credit for 72 days served; driver’s license suspended…
Meth dealer sent to prison. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Hart man was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court this week for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Victor Samuel-Migel Bundy, of 3871 N. Oceana Dr., pleaded guilty to the charge Oct. 28, 2019. Bundy was sentenced Monday, March 16,…
Community Updates, posted March 20, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If you have a closing, cancellation, or other special notices related to changes in scheduling to…
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