Schools continue COVID protocols following court decision. Michigan’s Supreme Court ruled 4-3 Friday, Oct. 2, that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lacks the authority to extend or declare states of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following Friday’s ruling, local school districts are proceeding with caution. Hart, Shelby and Hesperia school districts will continue to follow procedures that have been in place…
Police news. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020: – 6 p.m., (Michigan State Police), assault, 100 block of Wilke Road, Grant Township. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020: – 8:30 a.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Stony Lake Road and 60th Avenue, Claybanks Township. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020: – 7:26 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and…
Man steals car, burglarizes house to steal beer. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 64-year-old Kent County man Friday afternoon, Oct. 2, on car theft and burglary charges after he allegedly stole a 2013 Lincoln Navigator from the Taylor Bridge Store and drove to a nearby house where he stole beer and drank it, according to Lt.…
Shelby man sentenced to year in jail for CSC. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 5, for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in connection to the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. Daniel Brian Burns, of 2936 E. Baseline…
Accosting children tops 78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 78th District Court: Felonies – Adan Rivera-Rodriguez, 30, of 19 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was arrested by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) on two felony counts of accosting children for immoral purposes. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Oct. 19…
Around the County: Running with the Dogs Around the County is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP —Pentwater High School cross country athletes spend some of their practices running with the dogs at the Oceana County Animal Shelter. Cross Country Coach Erika Fatura has teamed up with Oceana County Animal Control Officer Mike…
HPD news. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020: – Midnight, vehicle crash, no injuries, Church and State streets, City of Hart. A 64-year-old Hart woman was cited. – 2:25 a.m., a 30-year-old Hart man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Lincoln and Hart Streets, City of Hart. – 11:56 a.m.,…
Man faces prostitution charge after propositioning woman at bar. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A 40-year-old man faces a charge of prostitution/engaging in the services of a prostitute after allegedly making a proposition to a woman at a bar in Shelby and then making a similar offering to a woman standing outside, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon.…
78th District Court felony arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Oceana County’s 78th District Court: – Rogelio Noel Saldana, 30, of 6415 E. Garfield Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) on a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon and four felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police.…
Hart sets trick-or-treat hours. HART – The Hart City Council approved trick-or-treating hours for Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m. The council voted 6-0 (with one council member absent) during a Sept. 22 regular council meeting to adopt the resolution that sets the trick-or-treating hours, said Hart City Manager Lynne Ladner. “… Halloween is not a city-sanctioned event, but rather…
116th Avenue closed due to failed culvert. OTTO TOWNSHIP — 116th Avenue between Cleveland and Wilke roads is closed Thursday, Oct. 1, due to a failed culvert, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and…
78th District Court sentencings, Sept. 30, 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Rodger Paul Gagnon, 43, of 7415 Whitehall Rd., Whitehall, was found guilty of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and $1,105…
Service club marks 50 years with gift to community. By Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Culminating months of brainstorming and planning, more than 20 Pentwater Service members gathered Friday, Sept. 25, to construct 24 sturdy, wood boxes for the community’s new Pentwater Community Gardens. The next day, members returned to place the garden beds in rows and fill them with soil. The…
Pentwater school moves to more face-to face instruction. “It is also important to know that there is NO perfect way to run school during this pandemic that is going to work for everyone, but we are trying to meet the needs of as many students as we can.” – Pentwater Public School Superintendent Scott Karaptian By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER…
Shelby to flush hydrants next week. SHELBY — The Village of Shelby will perform hydrant flushing the week of October 5-9 beginning each night at 9 p.m. “While flushing hydrants, the water in the pipes can get cloudy which can draw cloudy water into residents’ faucets,” states a Village of Shelby press release. “Do not be alarmed if your water…
Area sees few new COVID cases. Over the past month there have been very few new cases of COVID-19 in Mason, Manistee, Oceana, and Lake counties. While pandemic restrictions continue, including a newly ordered mask mandate for elementary students while in the classroom, the four county area, with a total population of 92,178, has had 719 total cases since Gov.…
Drug cases top police activity. The following is police activity in Oceana County Monday, Sept. 28, 2020: – 2:01 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 39-year-old Whitehall woman was arrested on outstanding warrants, South 128th Avenue, Otto Township. She and a 39-year-old Montague woman are suspects on charges of heroin and methamphetamine possession, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Lab…
Shelby to interview 3 candidates for administrator position. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council has narrowed down its search for a village administrator to three candidates — Mark Borden of Carson City, Michigan; Sherry Powell of Fremont; and Brady Selner of Norton Shores. Bordon is the director of business operations for Physician Anesthesia Service in Lansing;…
Shelby narrows down police chief search to 2 candidates. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council has narrowed down its search for a police chief to two candidates — Daniel Adams of Byron Center and Steven Waltz of New Era. Waltz is a lieutenant for the Muskegon Police Department, and Adams is a sergeant for the Grand…
Walkerville school staff member tests positive for COVID-19. Affected grade level transitions to virtual learning. WALKERVILLE — After a Walkerville Public Schools staff member tested positive for COVID-19 last week, the school announced this week it is “transitioning the affected grade level to virtual learning.” The following post appeared on the school district’s Facebook page Thursday, Sept. 24: “Good afternoon…
Shelby sets trick-or-treat hours, ‘strongly recommends’ masks and social distancing. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council set trick-or-treating hours for 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, and strongly recommends masks and social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “This year, with COVID-19 being the ‘trick’ of the day, trick-or-treating may not be the best idea,” states a…
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