Donald L. Holley, 96, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family after a long and deeply meaningful life. Don was born on February 21, 1929, in Paxton, Illinois, to Edith and Willard Holley. His childhood spanned several states during the Great Depression—from Illinois to Indiana, Colorado, Ohio, and Michigan—an experience that…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The cause of a house fire at 613 N. June Dr. in the Silver Lake community Monday morning, June 9, has not yet been determined, said Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. “They were out at the scene investigating this morning,” said Chief Fuehring Tuesday. The two-story home with a basement is a…
OCEANA COUNTY — Helicopter inspections of power lines originally slated to start next week are now set to begin this week. “ITC was able to move up the inspection of its high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in your region,” said Integrated Communications Coordinator Lucas Polack. “They will now begin this week and continue into next week until complete, weather permitting.…
PENTWATER — Learn about water safety; eat a hotdog lunch; and get a free life jacket during Water Safety Day Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pentwater Municipal Marina. Marine Sgt. Mike Fillips of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, will provide a presentation on water safety, and there will be several hands-on activities for kids,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — One of two Shelby men who robbed the La Mexicana De Pancho grocery store at gunpoint last December was sentenced to three and a half to 25 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, June 9. Miguel Angel Vargas-Mares, 23, of Shelby pleaded “no contest” to armed robbery, April 28.…
Kenneth Wayne Crase, 83, of Hart, died on Thursday, June 5, 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…
ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Walkerville man was killed when the car he was driving hit a tree and then ignited in flames on Harrison Road near 148th Avenue Saturday, June 7, at 12:17 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Eugene Cowell Heiss was pronounced dead at the scene. “As the driver was traveling eastbound, he…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A two-story home at 613 N. June Dr. in the Silver Lake community is a total loss after a fire ripped through it Monday morning, June 9. Fire departments from Hart, Shelby-Benona, Pentwater, Ferry Township, Walkerville, Grant Township and Mason County’s Riverton Township were called to the scene. Life EMS responded for…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HESPERIA — A thief or thieves stole multiple cases of beer from outdoor refrigerators at campsites at the River Rock Campground, at 155 W. Michigan Ave., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The thefts were reported Saturday morning, June 7. The following…
The suspect drove the car with bare rims after driving over stop sticks twice. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Hart man faces a felony charge of fleeing a police officer after allegedly leading Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on high-speed chase Tuesday afternoon, June 3, that began on 140th Avenue and ended in the City of…
OCEANA COUNTY — Most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Monday, June 9. The National Weather Service issued the watch at 3:10 p.m. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms could be severe with damaging winds and hail. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
Verna Jean “Jeanne” Blackmer, 84, of Hart, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was the daughter of Joseph and Beatrice Kapsh and was born on October 21, 1940. Jeanne attended Hart Public Schools, graduating in 1959. That same summer, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Blackmer, on August 29, 1959. Jeanne devoted…
John Wilburn Curtis, 89, of Hart, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was born November 9, 1935, in Steele, Missouri, the son of John Milburn and Clara Mae (Lipsey) Curtis. John graduated from Hart High School and enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country. Following his military service, John furthered his education at Michigan State University…
Donald Leon Holley, 96, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, June 8, 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…
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LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Four batteries valued at $400 and three gas tanks valued at $150 were stolen off an asparagus picker on North 168th Avenue near Tyler Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The larceny theft was reported Tuesday, June 3, at 8:33 a.m. The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — Several power tools valued at $20,000 were stolen during a breaking and entering in the 7000 block of West Weaver Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The break-in was reported Monday, June 2, at 9:22 a.m. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office at 231-873-2121. The police…
HART — Shelby Purdy was selected as the 2025 Asparagus Queen, and Haley Walsworth was chosen as the Runner Up Saturday, June 7. Shelby and Haley will be crowned Friday evening, June 13, during a free concert at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Five semifinalists, who were narrowed down from a field of 11 applicants, ran for the National Asparagus Festival…
Mildred K. Beard, 98, of Pentwater went to heaven on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 with her son and caregiver for the last 16 years at her bedside. Mildred was born on September 20, 1926 in Chicago, the daughter of Carl and Ella (Wehmus) Wigren. On August 17, 1951 she married Robert Beard in Ludington and they celebrated 57 years together until Robert…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Artillery mortars from the former US Army training base, Camp Claybanks, were discovered in a culvert underneath a resident’s driveway Thursday, June 5. The mortars, which are being turned over to the National Guard for disposal, were found in the 7300 block of South Scenic Drive. “There was an old Army base…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WHITEHALL — A new laundromat, Sudz, will be opening soon at 206 Colby St. The laundromat, which offers all new high-efficiency machines, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The laundromat is located in retail space next to the former AFC gym site in the plaza by the closed Chen’s restaurant.…
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