Health department sees spike in COVID-19 cases in Oceana, Newaygo counties. Two counties in District Health Department #10’s jurisdiction — Oceana and Newaygo — are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases, according to a press release issued by DHD #10. “Many of these cases are due to families gathering, such as during Mother’s Day, where individuals unknowingly spread the virus…
Monroe Road to be closed next week for flood mitigation. PENTWATER — Monroe Road/US 31 Business Route will be closed for flood mitigation between Longbridge Road and Sixth Street beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, through 5 p.m. Friday, May 29, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work is weather dependent. Please consider helping fund local news.…
25 years of saving lives. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — On May 22, 1995 Amy Heer, Leslie Best and Patricia Dancz began training as the first dispatchers for Mason-Oceana 911. Twenty five years later, the dedicated trio remains on hand to serve Oceana and Mason counties’ residents during critical times — often in life-or-death situations. Mason-Oceana 911 marks…
Pentwater graduation set for July 9. PENTWATER — The Pentwater High School Class of 2020 graduation ceremony is set for Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. on the Pentwater Village Green. “After presenting you with a survey to determine the day and date that would work the best, the date that received the largest response is Thursday July 9, 2020…
Socially-distant Walkerville graduation this Friday evening. WALKERVILLE — The Walkerville High School Class of 2020 graduation ceremony is set for this Friday, May 22, at 6 p.m. at the school campus — with some social distancing rules due to COVID-19. “Due to the unique nature of the year’s graduation, we must abide by certain guidelines in order to safely conduct…
Hesperia graduation set for July 16. HESPERIA — The Hesperia High School Class of 2020 will have its graduation ceremony Thursday evening, July 16, at the football field. The school district announced the plans Wednesday, May 20. “The school board heard the ideas that were developed by our graduation committee and approved holding a graduation ceremony on July 16,” states…
Leadership change for Walkerville fire department. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WALKERVILLE – After nearly 20 years of service as the Walkerville fire chief, Greg Frick has been removed from his position by the Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue Board. The removal of Greg Frick came just days after the Walkerville Village Council removed his dad, Jerry Frick, from the fire…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, May 19, 2020. The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: If you have specific questions about hospital operations, please contact the hospital directly at 231-843-2591. The hospital does not respond to questions asked on the MCP or OCP Facebook pages LUDINGTON — We encourage you to visit spectrumhealth.org/covid-19. The dashboard below reflects…
Monroe Road expected to remain closed overnight. PENTWATER — Monroe Road (Business Route US 31) near Longbridge Road was closed to traffic Monday evening, May 18, due to flooding, and it is now expected to remain closed until Wednesday, May 20. “Monroe Road will remain closed at least overnight due to water over the road,” said Oceana County Road Commission…
Filmore Road closed due to flooding. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Road Commission announced Tuesday, May 19, around noon that Filmore Road between 136th and 144th avenues east of Hart is closed due to water over the road. Please seek an alternative route. Please consider helping fund local news. Oceana County Press is available for free thanks to the…
Chainsaw, lawnmower stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime WEARE TOWNSHIP — A Craftsman chainsaw valued at $400 and a Yard-Man push mower valued at $300 were stolen from the 2100 block of West Monroe Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The theft was reported Monday, May 18, shortly before 3 p.m. If anyone has information about the theft, they are asked to…
Monroe Road expected to re-open Tuesday afternoon. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Monroe Road (Business Route US 31) near Longbridge Road was closed to traffic Monday evening, May 18, due to flooding, but it is expected re-open later Tuesday afternoon, May 19. High water levels on Pentwater River and Pentwater Lake coupled with recent heavy rains caused water to…
Vietnam wall visit postponed to 2021. HART — A Vietnam traveling memorial wall that was scheduled to make a stop at the Oceana County Fairgrounds this summer has been postponed to next summer. Event organizers posted the following statement on Facebook Monday, May 18: “Good Afternoon, everyone, due to current events we have had to reschedule the wall event. The…
Recent deaths, posted May 19, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Col Joseph L. Nameth, USAF (Ret), 79, of Mears, died on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Onabelle Elizabeth (Kerr) Klotz, 89, of Hart, died on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Jose Garcia Vega, 85, of Mears, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Jerry…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, May 18, 2020. HART — The following were sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 18: – Leon Jon Stanek, 50, of 2349 S. 118th Ave., Shelby, was found guilty March 23 of controlled substance less than 25 grams and was sentenced to 11 months in jail; driver’s license suspended one year/restricted after 60 days; and…
Several assaults over the weekend. Local police responded to several assaults over the weekend. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, May 14, 2020: – 8:43 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 40-year-old Mears man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), South 192nd Avenue, Greenwood Township. Friday, May 15, 2020: – 12:49 a.m,. (Michigan State…
Break-in reported at cemetery. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A breaking and entering was reported at the Mears Cemetery Saturday, May 16, at 8:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. An intruder or intruders pried open a locked door to gain access to a storage building, Sheriff Mast said. They stole an air compressor valued at $80 and two tow…
Man ticketed for possessing wild turkey eggs. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Hart man was cited for possessing wild turkey eggs and trespassing Saturday, May 16, shortly before 8 p.m. on South 72nd Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man allegedly took the turkey eggs from their nest, which is a Department of Natural Resources violation. Please…
Hart man charged with stalking, home invasion in Scottville. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE (Mason County) — A father and son were arrested Sunday, May 17, shortly after 1 a.m. following a reported breaking and entering in progress on Taylors Court north of Broadway Avenue, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Kevin James Kaiser, 26, of 215 S. State St., Hart, is charged…
Recent births, posted May 18, 2020. The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Kalia Isabel Pena, the daughter of Adrianna Estrada and Isaiah Pena of Ludington, was born Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Scarlett Star Livingston, the daughter of Kayla…
Flood mitigation begins in Pentwater Monday. PENTWATER — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is installing a system of temporary dams and pumps to mitigate flooding issues on Monroe Road/Business Route US 31 near Longbridge Road along Pentwater Lake due to high water levels. The project is slated to begin Monday, May 18, and continue until approximately July 3, according…
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