Recent deaths, posted July 19, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Edward Bauer, 90, of Mears, died on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Francis Lloyd Hiscock, 100, of Pentwater, died on Monday, July 15, 2019. Bruce Carleton Walborn, 89, of Hart, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019. William C. “Bill” Dukes, 88, of Shelby, died on Thursday,…
78th District Court arraignments, July 18, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Esteven Escamilla, 42, of 6676 N. 126th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). Preliminary exam: Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent.…
Woman who killed Pentwater construction worker appears in court. #ManisteeNews. MANISTEE — Charlene Myers, 67, of Bear Lake, the woman accused of killing a Pentwater construction worker and injuring a construction worker from Ludington, appeared in Manistee County’s 85th District Court Wednesday. In September, 2018, Myers was driving on US 31 in the Village of Bear Lake when she allegedly…
***UPDATE: TRINITY “BEX” CUSHMAN HAS BEEN FOUND*** Police seek help locating runaway. HART – The Hart Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile runaway. Trinity Christine Cushman, 16, who goes by the name of “Bex Cushman,” was last seen in the 600 block of Water Street the City of Hart Wednesday, July 17. Cushman is…
Cash, steaks stolen in restaurant break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP – The thief or thieves who broke into the Stony Lake Inn must not be vegetarians, because they stole three ribeye steaks in addition to an undisclosed amount of cash. The break-in at the restaurant, located at 4722 Scenic Dr., occurred some time between 5 and 6…
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Ferry comes alive for Ghost Town Day. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. FERRY — The quiet community of Ferry comes alive Saturday, July 27, during its unique annual summer celebration, Ferry Ghost Town Day. One of the highlight events during the festivities is the Greased Pig Contest at 10 a.m. The contest is for children up to age 10, and they…
Huizenga advocates for asparagus industry. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R, Holland), of Michigan’s second district, met with Unites States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer and advocated for additional measures to be taken to support Michigan asparagus and specialty crops. On June 14, Huizenga held a town hall style discussion with asparagus growers, packers, and processors in Hart. At that meeting,…
Shelby Road to close Monday for bridge replacement. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP – Shelby Road from 58th Avenue to 52nd Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, July 22, at 7 a.m. until Nov. 1 for a $1.6 million bridge replacement project, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Local Bridge Advisory Board…
Crashes top police activity. #OceanaCounty The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, July 15, 2019: – 6:30 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31 and M 20, Grant Township. – 8:30 p.m., motorcycle crash, minor injury, Garfield Road near the Stony Lake Oval/Benona Township Park, Benona Township. A 61-year-old Muskegon man self-transported…
‘Strut Your Mutt’ and raise money to help injured animals. WEARE TOWNSHIP – If you love dogs, don’t miss “Strut Your Mutt” Saturday, July 27, from 9-11 a.m. The event is being presented by Local Animal Shelter Support, Inc. (LASSI) and will feature a noncompetitive 5K Fun Run/Walk, a One-Mile Stroll for dog owners with their leashed pets, and additional…
Recent births, reported July 16, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Charley Jean Oomen, the daughter of Danielle and Justin Oomen of Hart, was born July 8, 2019. Waylon Lewis Gill, the son of Katie Sibley and Isaac Gill of Walkerville, was born July 10, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this…
‘Grand Finale’ concert at Stone Church July 27. BENONA TOWNSHIP – The Little Point Sable Association (LPSA) is again teaming up with the Community Foundation for Oceana County to host “Grand Finale,” closing out 16 years of great music that has built an arts endowment fund at the foundation. The concert is set for Saturday, July 27, at 8 p.m.…
Local students selected for DC youth tour. Two local high school students recently had the opportunity to tour Washington, DC in June through the sponsorship of Great Lakes Energy (GLE). Youth Tour 2019, sponsored by electric cooperatives like GLE from across the country, welcomed around 1,800 high school students to our nation’s capital for five days. GLE’s six students were…
Shelby’s wish granted by Electric Forest. SHELBY – Electric Forest’s Wish Machine, launched in 2018, challenges the forest family to venture out into the world and spread positive action and good deeds. From local communities in Michigan to as far away as Tanzania and Cambodia, the forest family considered what they could do – for individuals, neighborhoods, communities, and societies…
Horse show honors Kaitlynn Scott. HART – The Oceana County 4-H Program & the Montague Equestrian Teams are hosting the Kaitlynn Scott Memorial Show, in honor of an Oceana County 4-H’er who tragically died in an accident last June. The event will be an open youth/adult speed and jumping show Saturday, July 27, at 9 a.m at the Oceana County Fairgrounds.…
4-H yard and bake sale. HART – The Oceana County 4-H Program is hosting a yard sale and bake sale at the Oceana County Fairgrounds next week. All proceeds from the event will go to the Crystal Valley Care Fund. The fairgrounds will be open Monday, July 22, from 9 a.m to 5 p.m for public donations of items to…
4-H petting zoos. If you missed the first opportunity to attend a free petting zoo in Oceana County, there are two more opportunities coming up. The Oceana County 4-H Program is hosting three free petting zoos open to the public this summer to learn about animal science. Kids are providing animals ranging from rabbits and poultry to beef and horses. Learn…
Mason County Press and Oceana County Press will now offer yard sale ads each Thursday. We will run a post with a listing of the yard sales happening in Mason and Oceana counties. We want to keep it simple: The cost is $12 per weekly posting, payable by PayPal. Add $5 for up to two pictures; feature picture will go…
Man arrested after allegedly fleeing from police. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – A 21-year-old Shelby man who allegedly fled from police was arrested Saturday, July 13, at 2:14 a.m. on a felony charge of fleeing and eluding and a misdemeanor of open intoxicants in a vehicle on Wood Road near 22nd Avenue. He was also wanted on an outstanding warrant, according…
Shelby band students embark on ‘once in a lifetime’ European trip. SHELBY – Shelby High School band students Morgan Ray and Madison Hawk are embarking upon a “once in a lifetime” European tour through the Michigan Ambassadors of Music program. Morgan, who will be a junior next school year, is a baritone sax player and is in the marching band…
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