West Shore Bank acquires Grand Rapids/Muskegon wealth management firm.

July 17, 2017

West Shore Bank acquires Grand Rapids/Muskegon wealth management firm. LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has acquired Grand Rapids- and Muskegon-based Ellis Capital Management. West Shore Bank has bank branches in Oceana, Mason, Manistee, and Benzie counties. The acquisition of the firm extends West Shore Bank’s wealth management services into Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties. “Ellis Capital Management has a longstanding…

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Holton man pleads guilty to stalking.

July 17, 2017

Holton man pleads guilty to stalking. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Holton man pleaded guilty to aggravated stalking Monday, July 17, in 27th Circuit Court. Brandon Taylor Gerth, of 7442 Skeels Rd., was arrested last March by the Michigan State Police for two felony counts of aggravated stalking and has been lodged in the Oceana County…

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Oceana Summer Youth Theater Shakespeare on the Commons continues tonight, Sunday. 

July 15, 2017

Oceana Summer Youth Theater Shakespeare on the Commons continues tonight, Sunday.  Special by Christian Cook.  HART — This evening, the Oceana Summer Youth Theater will again present Shakespeare at Hart Commons.  The age of the actors in this 18 member cast and crew range from a junior high student through high school and a few college grads. The talent is…

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Restaurant spared from major fire damage.

July 15, 2017

Restaurant spared from major fire damage. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. MEARS — The Golden Eatery restaurant was saved from major fire damage Saturday morning, July 15, due to the quick thinking of owner April Wolfe, said Hart Assistant Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. The popular restaurant at 5689 Fox Road was evacuated when a fire ignited in the kitchen shortly…

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WSCC offering 2 new programs this fall.

July 14, 2017

WSCC offering 2 new programs this fall.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College will offer two new occupational programs this fall: a computer support services and medical assistant program. The computer support services (CSS) program is a two year program designed to prepare students to enter a challenging and rewarding IT career. Software, hardware, networking and web expertise…

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Muskegon representative announces run for state senate.

July 14, 2017

Muskegon representative announces run for state senate.  MUSKEGON — State Representative Holly Hughes (R-Montague) has announced that she is running for the 34th State Senate district seat, currently held by Geoff Hansen (R-Hart). Hansen will not be seeking re-election due to term limits. Hughes currently serves as 91st District House Representative. “It has been an honor and a privilege to…

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Police seek potentially armed, dangerous Hesperia man.

July 14, 2017

Police seek potentially armed, dangerous Hesperia man. #NewaygoCountySheriff’sOffice WHITE CLOUD — The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Darrell Zeckzer, 29, of Hesperia, who “may be armed and dangerous.” Zeckzer, who is wanted on charges of home invasion, car theft and several other charges, may be driving a stolen black 2013 Dodge Dart, according…

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2 face charges for assaulting/resisting police.

July 14, 2017

78th District Court arraignments: 2 face charges for assaulting/resisting police. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Joshua Michael Blackburn, 23, of 11471 Mitchell St., Hamtramck, Michigan, was arrested July 2 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and a misdemeanor of trespassing.…

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Drunk driving arrest, stalking complaint among HPD activity.

July 13, 2017

Drunk driving arrest, stalking complaint among HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 6, 2017: – 11:42 a.m., failure to return rental property, 700 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 1:15 p.m., peacekeeping, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 1:34 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, Wood Street…

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78th District Court sentencings.

July 13, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Nartinano Lopez Cantu, 32, of 511 Johnson St., Hart, was found guilty July 10 of second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to 15 days in jail with credit for one day served; one year discretionary jail…

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Shelby chlorinating water due to reservoir issue.

July 12, 2017

Shelby chlorinating water due to reservoir issue. #Shelby #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY — Village officials announced Wednesday, July 12, that the village’s water system will be chlorinated due to a water reservoir issue. “The Village of Shelby has recently encountered a problem with our water reservoir,” states a press release from Village Administrator Chelsea Stratil. “In order to determine the specific areas…

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ESD special ed program partners with state parks.

July 12, 2017

ESD special ed program partners with state parks. #OceanaCountyNews For the fourth consecutive year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Parks and Recreation Division, Michigan Rehabilitation Services and the West Shore Educational Service District have partnered to provide paid job training experiences for students with disabilities. Students are working at the Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater, the Silver…

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Thefts top recent police activity.

July 12, 2017

Thefts top recent police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, July 10, 2017: – 4 a.m., marijuana possession, Rothbury Rest Area, northbound US 31, Grant Township. Tuesday, July 11, 2017: – 12:39 a.m., minor in possession of alcohol (MIP), West Garfield Road and South Second Street, Benona Township. – 10:34 a.m., larceny…

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Recent births, reported July 11, 2017.

July 11, 2017

Recent births, reported July 11, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Lucille Scarlett Sage Davis, the daughter of Elizabeth Jobbins and Dennis Davis III of Shelby, was born July 7, 2017. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory,…

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West Shore ESD offers free preschool.

July 10, 2017

West Shore ESD offers free preschool. #OceanaCountyNews #WestShoreEducationalServiceDistrict #GreatStartReadinessProgram Eligible families with children who turn 4-years-old on or before September 1, 2017, have the opportunity to receive free preschool in Oceana, Mason and Lake counties. Applications are being accepted for the 2017-2018 school year. Benefits of Great Start Readiness Program include full-day programming, transportation to and from school and a…

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Concert at Stone Church July 29.

July 10, 2017

Concert at Stone Church July 29. #LittlePointSableAssociation #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Little Point Sable Association (LPSA) is again teaming up with the Community Foundation for Oceana County to host “The Fabulous Fifties” — an evening of entertainment that is also an investment in Oceana County arts. The concert is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the beautiful…

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NY strip dinner Tuesday.

July 10, 2017

NY strip dinner Tuesday. #VFWPost6017 PENTWATER — VFW Post 6017, located at 8440 North US 31, is having bi-weekly dinners through September with proceeds going to the VFW’s building fund. Dinners are slated for 4:30-7:30 p.m. The menu for Tuesday night, July 11, includes: New York Strip steak, buttered red skin potatoes, tossed salad, green beans with bacon and onion,…

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Several assaults over the weekend.

July 10, 2017

Several assaults over the weekend. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, July 7, 2017: – 6:05 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), disorderly person, 1000 block of West Polk Road, Hart Township. – 5:50 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, Oceana Drive and Clay Road,…

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MSP: 23 jailed, 28 pending arrest during EF.

July 7, 2017

MSP: 23 jailed, 28 pending arrest during EF. #OceanaCountyNews ROTHBURY — Twenty three people were arrested during the Electric Forest Festival, and 28 suspects are pending arrest following the gigantic event over the last two weekends at the Double JJ Resort, according to a press release issued by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Friday, July 7. “The…

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78th District Court arraignments.

July 7, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Matthew Glenn Santens, 26, of 9 Linden St., Boston, Massachusetts, was arrested July 1 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of controlled substance delivery – schedule 1, 2, 3 and assaulting/resisting/opposing a police…

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78th District Court sentencings.

July 7, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Kimberly Irene Dekker, 24, of 5691 Crystal Lake Rd., Holton, was found guilty June 19 of third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and $408…

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