Ferry Ghost Town Day canceled. FERRY — The annual summer event, Ferry Ghost Town Day, is canceled due to COVID-19 precautions. Ghost Town Day 2020 was scheduled for Saturday, July 25. Organizers announced on the event’s Facebook page Tuesday, April 28, that it is canceled. One of the highlight events during the festivities is the Greased Pig Contest. The unique…
Lake’s high water level threatens cottages. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Several cottages on School Section Lake near Walkerville are threatened by high water levels, but owners are hopeful their summer homes will survive. The Great Lakes and surrounding inland lakes are experiencing record-high levels. Mark Boertman, who owns two next-door cottages on the south side of the…
Wine & Art Event canceled. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club has canceled its annual Wine & Art Event at the Pentwater Yacht Club scheduled for May 17 due to COVID-19. The event benefits the club’s scholarship fund for Pentwater High School seniors, and the group is committed to finding other projects to raise scholarship money. Anyone who wishes to…
Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion postponed to September. MEARS — “As a result of continued concerns over COVID-19 and in order to deliver the event while protecting the health and safety of our attendees, participants, exhibitors and staff, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion has been postponed,” states a press release from event organizers. The event, which attracts over 1,000…
Hesperia Family Fun Fest canceled. HESPERIA — The Hesperia Family Fest, which takes place annually over the Fourth of July holiday, has been canceled due to COVID-19. “It is with deep regret that I inform you of our recent decision to cancel our 2020 Hesperia Family Fun Fest,” states President Scott Rumsey in a post on the Hesperia Area Chamber…
DNR to allow open burning; permits still required. Just over a month since it suspended open burning across the state in response to COVID-19 concerns, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that it will begin issuing burn permits starting Tuesday, April 28. “We’re going to issue burn permits based on local fire risk and weather conditions, just as we…
Home owners scare off burglar. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY — Michigan State Police troopers are investigating an attempted home invasion that was reported in the 100 block of First Street Sunday, April 26, at 11:15 p.m., said Sgt. Dan Thomas. Someone attempted to break into the back window of a residence, but the homeowners scared the burglar off, Thomas said. Other MSP…
2 more COVID-19 cases reported in Oceana County. Two additional COVID-19 cases were reported in Oceana County by District Health Department #10 Monday, April 27, bringing the county’s total to seven reported cases with one death. There are now six reported cases in Mason County and 16 in Newaygo County. No deaths from the coronavirus are reported in those neighboring…
Dunes ORV area opening slated for June 3. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Visitors to the Silver Lake State Park ORV Area in Oceana County can tentatively plan for an opening date of Wednesday, June 3, states a press release from the DNR. “The decision is in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s extension, through May 15, of her ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Executive…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 16, 2020: – 12:31 p.m., larceny, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 1:12 p.m., found property, 500 block of East Main Street, City of Hart – 5:15 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. – 7:31 p.m., domestic…
Sheriff’s weekend report. The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, April 24, 2020: – 4:17 a.m., a 31-year-old Holton man was arrested for driving while license suspended, Skeels Road, Greenwood Township. – 10:02 p.m., a 35-year-old Hart man was arrested for disorderly conduct, North Ridge Road, Golden Township. Saturday, April 25, 2020: – 4:05 p.m.,…
Woman arrested for stabbing boyfriend’s neck with screwdriver. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Muskegon woman was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, April 25, shortly after 1 a.m. after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend in the neck with a screwdriver, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The incident occurred at a residence on South Oceana Drive. The victim, who…
Fifth COVID-19 case reported in Oceana County. District Health Department #10 reported a new case of COVID-19 in Oceana County Sunday, April 26, bringing the county’s total to five cases. One person in Oceana County has died from the virus. Neighboring Newaygo County has 16 reported coronavirus cases, and Mason County has five total, according to DHD #10. No COVID-19…
A call to action for Oceana County leaders and citizens Letter to the editor by Brian Beckman, director, The Ladder Community Center, Shelby. Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Media Group 31, LLC, owner of Mason County Press. Dear Editor, Dr. Jim Denison writes in The Daily Article…
Prison term for home invasion tops circuit court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, proceedings either took place via Zoom or Polycom teleconfercing. – Joshua Mark Bassett-Lynch, 29, of 5813 Iris Rd., Ludington, pleaded “no contest” Dec. 2, 2019 to second-degree home invasion and…
Governor extends lockdown, requiring masks in enclosed public places. LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed executive order 2020-59, extending her “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through May 15. The new order will require people to wear homemade face coverings when they enter enclosed public spaces. It will also lift some restrictions on outdoor activities and allow some workers who…
4 county commissioners not seeking re-election. Sebolt running for state rep. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Four Oceana County commissioners — Andrew Sebolt, Jim Brown, Denny Powers and Dean Gustafson — are not seeking re-election in the Aug. 4 primary. Sebolt, a republican, bowed out of the county commissioner race because he is seeking election as state representative of…
CMH launches COVID-19 emotional support line LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health has launched a COVID-19 emotional support line to assist those struggling with stress, anxiety and depression related to the ongoing pandemic. The toll free line, which goes live on Monday, April 27, is available to anyone in the community who needs emotional support. “During uncertain times, it’s…
COVID-19 numbers continue to rise locally. As of Thursday, April 23, at 3 p.m., District Health Department #10 reported 127 positive COVID-19 cases in the health department’s 10-county region, including four in Oceana County. There have been nine total deaths from COVID-19 in the DHD #10 jurisdiction, including one in Oceana County. The following are daily numbers reported by DHD…
Pirate News: Friday Night Lights in Hart. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — To honor the Class of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hart High School is hosting a “Be the Light” event this Friday night, April 24, at the football stadium. Stadium lights will…
Tractor stolen. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the theft of a 2016 New Holland tractor from the 5700 block of Oceana Drive, said Sgt. Dan Thomas. The blue tractor was reported stolen Wednesday, April 22, at 6 p.m. It features a 6-foot bucket and roof. Anyone with information is asked to call…
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