WALKERVILLE — Wendy Maynard-Somers, who was superintendent at Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools for seven years, has entered contract negotiations with the Walkerville Public Schools Board of Education for the part-time superintendent job. The school board voted unanimously Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, to enter contract negotiations with Maynard-Somers. The board unanimously approved last month to advance her as the sole finalist in…
HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Oct. 5, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Isaac Robert Gill, 37, was found guilty by a jury, Aug. 5, of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced, Oct. 5, to one year in jail with credit for 64 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. Amanda Marie Fetterhoff, 39, pleaded…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the driver of a tan Chevrolet Tahoe in the above photo that was captured on the owner’s trail cam feed before the Bushnell brand trail cam valued at $100 was stolen from the 6100 block of East Garfield Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The theft was reported…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026: 10 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 27-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for probation violation, Garfield Road, Hesperia. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Friday, Sept. 25, 2026: 2:35…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A family lost their home and their pets in a house fire Sunday, Oct. 4, at 5038 South 44th Ave., according to Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. The family returned from church to find the back of their house on fire, said Chief Yost. Firefighters from Grant Township, Shelby-Benona and Ferry…
COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old Hudsonville man was arrested for hunting while intoxicated after he called 911 stating that he was lost in the woods Friday, Oct. 2, around 9:30 p.m. in the 8000 block of Maple Island Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. When deputies responded to the call, they found the lost hunter and also discovered that…
WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, Ottawa County — The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office released information about the three-vehicle crash on I 96 that killed Lucus Jerry Werkema-Grondsma, 18, of Pentwater on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 12:15 a.m. Werkema-Grondsma was a passenger in a Nissan Infiniti driven by a 23-year-old Custer man, whose name has not been released. Preliminary investigation shows that a semi-truck…
James “Jim” or “Jimmy” Temberg, of Hesperia, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at age 71. Born on November 23, 1954 to Mary (Flood) and Einar Temberg and raised in Whitehall, Jimmy spent a long career as a stone mason in the west Michigan area. Jimmy loved Michigan and often said there was no better place to live. Happily…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Democrat Christopher Crain and Republican Jaxon Deur will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election for Michigan’s 101st House of Representatives District. The 101st District includes parts of Oceana, Mason and Lake counties and all of Newaygo and Wexford counties. The district includes the eastern townships of Mason County — Sheridan, Branch and…
HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will begin its 2026-2027 season Friday, Oct. 9, with a 7:30 p.m. concert by the Wildwoods In the Hart Public Schools auditorium. From the heart of Lincoln, Neb., The Wildwoods have grown into a folk/Americana trio rooted in rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling. Formed by husband-and-wife duo Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose…
The following opinion editorial is paid content. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Kim Cole. Editor’s Note: Kim Cole is the Republican candidate for the Michigan’s 32nd Senate District, which includes all of Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Oceana counties, along with portions of Muskegon County. By Kim Cole My family has called Mason County home for five generations. I’ve…
HART — The Oceana County Republican election information office is now open at 907 State St. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. “Feel free to stop by for signs and voter information. We look forward to seeing you,” said Oceana County Republican Committee Chair Cynthia Fout.…
HART — The Oceana County Democratic Party is bringing Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic candidate to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate, to a live town hall event Saturday, Oct. 10. El-Sayed has quickly risen as a national political figure in a key Senate race after an upset win against Haley Stevens in the August primary. He faces Republican nominee and former…
In Loving Memory of Lucus Jerry Werkema-Grondsma It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lucus Jerry Werkema-Grondsma, 18, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Lucas died on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born on April 22, 2008. Though only 18 years old, Lucus lived a life full of adventure, laughter, and genuine…
LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to 176th Avenue near Clock Road to hose carrot slime off the road Tuesday, Sept. 29, around 3:30 p.m. ______________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason County Press and Oceana County Press remain free to everyone, the cost of producing quality local journalism…
Paul Madison Phillips broke into several local businesses By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 41-year-old man currently incarcerated in prison received a concurrent prison term of two years and five months to 10 years for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 28. Paul Madison Phillips pleaded guilty to…
OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Muskegon man was transported to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital after the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu he was driving struck a tree on 116th Avenue Sunday, Sept. 27, at 5:23 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office traffic crash report. “(The) driver was traveling north on South 116th Avenue near West Roosevelt Road when driving left…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Two Hart men, ages 44 and 39, were arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office on Van Buren Road near Oceana Drive Monday, Sept. 21, shortly after 2 p.m. and each were charged with possession with intent to deliver drugs.…
Barbara Van (Halverson) Jareo, 83, of Mears, died on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Barbara “Barb” Van (Halverson) Jareo was a warm, loving, and generous woman whose life was centered around her family, her community, and helping others. She had a giving heart, a creative spirit, and an energy that kept her always on the go. Barb was born on November…
Sara Jean Rounds, 65, of Walkerville, died on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. We are now featuring our convenient Email Service, which includes a daily recap of the day’s…
Rose Risch, 101, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 25, 2026. Rose was born April 29, 1925. She lived a long and beautiful life filled with family, faith, and the simple things she loved most. She spent many years living on a farm before eventually making her home in Mears where she continued to live independently on…
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