Lightning strike zaps out cell service at festival.

June 23, 2017
Lightning strike zaps out cell service at festival.

Lightning strike zaps out cell service at festival. ROTHBURY — Lightning struck a cell tower early Friday morning, June 23, interrupting service AT&T service at the Electric Forest Festival, according to festival organizers. “At approximately 2 a.m. last night, lightning struck a local cell tower resulting in a service interruption to AT&T service. AT&T has not yet released an update…

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Pentwater man critically injured in crash with semi.

June 23, 2017

Pentwater man critically injured in crash with semi. #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Pentwater man was critically injured Thursday, June 22, after the vehicle he traveling in crashed with a semi truck on West Monroe Road, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two motor vehicle personal injury crash that occurred…

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Mears woman, 22, killed in Hesperia-area crash.

June 23, 2017

Mears woman, 22, killed in Hesperia-area crash. #OceanaCountyNews NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Mears woman died in a two-car crash Thursday, June 22, on M 20 near 198th Avenue, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Amber Prowant was killed after she was ejected from her vehicle. “Troopers from the Hart post are investigating a two-car accident…

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Marijuana possession at Rothbury rest area.

June 22, 2017

Marijuana possession at Rothbury rest area. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, June 20, 2017: – 6:05 p.m., (Michigan State Police), larceny, 88th Avenue and Winston Road, Grant Township. Wednesday, June 21, 2017: – 12:47 a.m.​, (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), possession of marijuana, Rothbury Rest Area, Grant Township. – 1:15 a.m., (MSP), a 27-year-old Twin…

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Recent birth, reported June 21, 2017.

June 21, 2017

Recent birth, reported June 21, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Axel Junior Gonzalez, the son of Edith Jimenez Guzman and Justimiano Gonzales of Shelby, was born June 18, 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, 1330…

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Hart man arraigned following Mason County crash; passenger recovering.

June 20, 2017

Hart man arraigned following Mason County crash; passenger recovering.  #MasonCountyNews #OceanaCountyNews. EDEN TOWNSHIP — Roy James Alltop, 46, 3745 132nd Ave., Hart, was arraigned earlier this week in Mason County’s 79th District Court on the misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense. Alltop was arrested Saturday night by troopers from Michigan State Police Hart Post after the…

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Hart couple facing jail for stealing debit card.

June 20, 2017

Hart couple facing jail for stealing debit card. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A husband and wife face jail terms after each pleading to a felony of a illegal use of a financial transaction device, or debit card, in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 19. Kenneth Roscoe Robbins, 36, and Ariel Jennifer Robbins, 27, were both arrested by…

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Crashes, thefts, assaults among police activity.

June 20, 2017

Crashes, thefts, assaults among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, June 16, 2017: – 6 p.m., (Michigan State Police), violation of a controlled substance, 3000 block South Foster Street, Ferry Township. – 7:20 p.m., (MSP), child abuse, 300 block of South 56th Avenue, Benona Township. The case is under investigation. – 7:50 p.m.,…

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Shelby man faces prison for meth.

June 20, 2017

Shelby man faces prison for meth. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 46-year-old Shelby man faces a minimum prison term of up to 18 months after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 19, to methamphetamine possession. Michael John Lyles, of 6785 W. Johnson Rd., was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT)…

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Rothbury native serves aboard Navy warship ported in Pearl Harbor.

June 20, 2017

Rothbury native serves aboard Navy warship ported in Pearl Harbor. By Petty Officer 1st Class James H. Green, Navy Office of Community Outreach. PEARL HARBOR – A Rothbury, Michigan native and 2013 Montague High School graduate, Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Lathrop is serving in the US Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Michael Murphy. Lathrop works as a…

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Electric Forest gears up for 2-weekend bash.

June 19, 2017

Electric Forest gears up for 2-weekend bash. #ElectricForestFestival2017 By Fred Inglis. Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — The Electric Forest Festival returns this week to the Double JJ Resort for its seventh straight year. The major celebration of music and the arts has many cheering, but not all. For the first time ever, EF is extended from one to two separate weekends.…

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Five crashes causing injuries at the dunes over the weekend.

June 19, 2017

Five crashes causing injuries at the dunes over the weekend. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to five separate crashes over the weekend at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes that resulted injuries. The following is OCSO activity over the weekend: Friday, June 16, 2017: – 5:30 a.m.​, threats complaint, South Cherokee Bend, Grant Township. – 5:31…

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Hart man arrested following Mason County crash.

June 18, 2017

Hart man arrested following Mason County crash.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Hart man was arrested by troopers from Michigan State Police Hart Post Saturday night after the vehicle he was involved in a single vehicle crash at the corner of Eden Lake and Sippy roads in southeastern Mason County. The man was driving a…

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Recent birth, reported June 16, 2017.

June 16, 2017

Recent birth, reported June 16, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Alexandria Layne Webb, the daughter of Erin and Christopher Webb of Shelby, was born June 1, 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, 1330 Industrial Drive,…

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78th District Court arraignments.

June 16, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Scott Warren Henning, 30, of 11580 Miller Hwy., Brooklyn, Michigan, was arrested June 3 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Preliminary conference: June 19 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. In a…

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Historical society open house Sunday.

June 16, 2017

Historical society open house Sunday. #OceanaCountyHistoricalandGenealogicalSociety HART — The Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society is having an open house Sunday, June 18, from 1-3 p.m. with a brief outdoor program (weather permitting) at 2 p.m. Bring a folding chair. The society is celebrating 30 years at the Chadwick-Munger House headquarters with exhibits featuring the prominent Munger family. Descendants of…

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78th District Court sentencings.

June 16, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Gordon Thomas Murat, 42, of 394 W. Filmore Rd., Hart, was found guilty May 22 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 49 days in jail with credit for 49 days served; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure…

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Dune crash, domestic assaults among police activity.

June 16, 2017

Dune crash, domestic assaults among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, June 15, 2017: – 5:30 a.m.​, car/deer crash, South 192nd Avenue, Newfield Township. – 5:31 a.m.​, reckless driver, West Webster Road and Oceana Drive, Grant Township. – 6:01 a.m.​, domestic assault, South 108th Avenue, Grant Township. – 7:25 a.m.​, child custody…

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Probation violation arrests top police activity.

June 15, 2017

Probation violation arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, June 8, 2017: – 1:17 a.m., (Hart Police Department), vehicle crash, no injury, Polk Road and State Street, City of Hart. A 20-year-old Hart man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS). – 9:08 a.m., (HPD), a 17-year-old Shelby man was arrested…

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The Land: Asparagus packing, a new generation of farming at Oomen Bros.

June 13, 2017

  The Land: Asparagus packing, a new generation of farming at Oomen Bros. #TheLand #OceanaCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Land is a monthly series that focuses on the agriculture industry in Oceana County.  CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Oomen Bros. Inc. is a four generation 2,000-acre farm located in eastern Oceana County that farms 300 acres of asparagus. Five years ago,…

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Bear spotted in Pentwater.

June 13, 2017

Bear spotted in Pentwater. #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department posted on its Facebook page Tuesday afternoon, June 13, that there is a black bear in the village. “Pentwater Police have received reports of a black bear traveling between Second Street and Monroe Road. The bear was traveling south when last seen. If you see the bear, DO NOT…

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