Michael Emerson Paquette, 62, of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by his close friends. He was born June 22, 1962, in Muskegon, the son of Michael Lewis Paquette and Nancy (Jager) Paquette. Michael graduated from Whitehall High School in 1980. After high school, he proudly served our country in the United States Army,…
Allen Joseph Burrington, 73, of Hart, went to Heaven on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Muskegon. He was also born in Muskegon on July 23, 1951, to his mother, Maudie Lathrop Burrington. Allen, the middle sibling to Marguerite, Michael, Gary, and Diane, was raised only by their hardworking, faithful, and loving mother in Elbridge, near the Lathrop family farm, his…
James Francis Zalewski, 80, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press…
Lois Jane Wilson, 78, of Hesperia, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont. She was born May 24, 1946, to Luke and Goldie (VanMeter) Vincent. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Hesperia Chapel, 61 Hawley Street, Hesperia, with light refreshments.…
Employment: City Clerk, Scottville The City of Scottville announces the open position of City Clerk and that the City is accepting applications for this position. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the City Manager: Serves as the Custodian for all official City records and documents. Issues licenses and permits. Registers voters and conducts and supervises elections. Acts as…
Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Middle School This is a paid posting. Posted until Feb. 7, 2025
UPDATE: A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, for Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. ‘Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.’ Oceana, Mason Muskegon, Lake, Newaygo, Ottawa, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties have been upgraded from a winter weather advisory to a…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Friday, Jan. 17, 2025: 11:10 a.m., a 51-year-old Hart man was cited for driving while license revoked, northbound US 31 near Tyler Road, Hart Township. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025: 1:37 a.m., a 31-year-old Rothbury…
The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Gateway to Success Academy Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Public Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Oceana Christian School, Hart Pentwater Public School Shelby…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Timothy Allan Robinson, 64, of Mears, third-offense operating while intoxicated and transporting open intoxicants. Competency hearing: Jan. 23 at 9:15 a.m. – Gregory Merle Felt, Jr., 40, of Hesperia, larceny in a building. Preliminary exam: Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. – Michael Earl Miles, 58,…
The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area School District Ludington Area Catholic School Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Mark Alan Henrickson, Jr., 41, of Shelby, pleaded guilty Jan. 14 to alcohol — open container in a vehicle and was sentenced to a $200 fine. One count of wildlife conservation violation was dismissed. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). Patrick Daniel VanHaften, 52, of…
Paul Ray Bumgardner, 82, of Rothbury, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home. He was born October 31, 1941, in Pontiac, son of the late Carl Lee and Viola (Deaton) Bumgardner. Paul honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. Family will privately honor Paul’s memory, no public services…
The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian Schools, Scottville Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Shelby High Schools girls and…
In addition to a winter weather advisory that is in effect in west Michigan until 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, the National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory beginning at midnight tonight until noon Wednesday. “Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below are expected,” states NWS. “The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below…
UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 1 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for west Michigan, including Oceana County, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, until 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Other counties included in the advisory are Mason, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren. “Temperatures near…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — OCP reader Barb Bray submitted these photos of snow rollers in her yard along Oceana Drive Friday, Jan. 17. The warmer temperatures and winds combined to create the natural phenomenon. Temperatures in Hart were above freezing Friday with wind gusts up to 47 mph. Bray said she observed some larger rollers in other areas of the county…
LANSING — As sub-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills are forecast to sweep across Michigan early next week, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents to take precautions to stay safe. “With temperatures dropping below zero and dangerously cold wind chills on the way, it’s important to take extra steps to keep yourself…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Jan. 13, 2025: 11:06 p.m., a 33-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on a failure-to-appear warrant, 2600 block of East Garfield Road, Ferry Township. A charge of methamphetamine possession is pending lab analysis of…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025: 6:29 p.m., family trouble, 15 block of North Griswold Street, City of Hart. Friday, Jan. 10, 2025: 9:24 a.m., wellbeing check, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart.…
Robert “Bob” Lee Wrench, 81, of Hesperia, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. Bob was born November 3, 1943, in Lansing, son of William H. and Marian L. (Manning) Wrench. He graduated from Lakeview Community Schools on June 2, 1961, then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on July 3, 1961, and served until his honorable discharge on July…
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