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Bottled water distribution Thursday. #OceanaCountyNews #Shelby. SHELBY — Ice Mountain has donated a limited amount of water for distribution to village residents under the precautionary water boil advisory. Distribution will take place Thursday, May 18, from noon to 6 p.m. at the DPW garage located at 88 W. Sixth St. “Village residents in need of bottled water are to enter…
Village celebrates its 150th anniversary. #OceanaCountyEntertainment #Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough. Editor PENTWATER — In conjunction with the village’s 150th anniversary, a committee of volunteers decided to add some more excitement to the beautiful summers in Pentwater. Movies on the Green will take place Sunday nights on the Village Green. Viewers can sit outside in their lawn chairs and watch the…
Injured asparagus picker discharged from hospital. #OceanaCountyNews #Walkerville GRAND RAPIDS — Augustin Baca Garcia, 32, who was run over by an asparagus cart Sunday morning May 14, has been discharged from Spectrum Health, according to hospital media personnel. Garcia was airlifted by Aero Med from Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby after being transported to Shelby via ambulance. The tire…
Deer crashes into windshield, injuring driver. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Grand Haven woman was injured on US 31 near Taylor Road Monday, May 15, just before 8 a.m. when a deer jumped out from the median and into the windshield of her vehicle, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman was northbound in…
Fire destroys barn. #Hesperia By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. DENVER TOWNSHIP, Newaygo County — A barn that was over 100 years old burned to the ground Tuesday, May 16, near Hesperia. Firefighters from five departments battled the blaze for over three hours, said Hesperia Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg. No one was injured, and no animals were inside the barn owned by…
Injury crash, child abuse investigation among police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is police activity in Oceana County Monday, May 15, 2017: – 12:13 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), suspicious situation, North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. – 5:14 a.m., (OCSO), assist MSP with an attempt to locate, North 88th Avenue, Weare Township. – 5:33 a.m., (OCSO), natural death, East…
Pentwater man arrested for drunk driving after hit-and-run crash. #OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and may also face a charge of leaving the scene of an accident following a single-vehicle hit-and-run crash in the 6000 block of Longbridge Road Monday, May 15, at 6:36 p.m., according Michigan State Police Sgt.…
Recent birth, reported May 16, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Maverick Glenn Way, the son of Jennifer and Derek Way of Walkerville, was born May 15, 2017. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com.…
Texas man found guilty of cocaine distribution in federal court. GRAND RAPIDS — A Texas man was recently convicted by a jury in federal court for conspiracy to distribute cocaine in and around Oceana County. Acting U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced today that Jaime Valente Pina, Jr., 24, of Alamo, Texas was found guilty during a jury trial. Pina, along…
Oceana organizations receive $11,000 in People Fund grants Great Lakes Energy members who support the cooperative’s People Fund program made possible seven grants to four area organizations totaling $11,000. The organizations and grant amounts include: First Baptist Church of Pentwater/Pentwater Community Food Pantry: $2,000 for freezers for the food pantry. Shelby Area District Library, Shelby: $1,000 for children’s books for a…
Man airlifted after being run over by asparagus picker. #OceanaCountyNews #Walkerville By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Walkerville man was airlifted after being run over by an asparagus picker Sunday, May 14, shortly after 10 a.m. at 6163 East Tyler Road near Walkerville, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was transported by ambulance to…
Police investigate stolen truck. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the theft of a red 1992 Ford F150 pickup truck, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The truck was reported stolen from the 7000 block of 44th Avenue Friday, May 12, at 4 p.m. Other MSP activity in Oceana County over the…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th in District Court: – Jennifer Sue Kruisenga, 34, of 60 N. State St., Shelby, was found guilty May 8 of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served; and…
78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th in District Court: Felony – Jessica Adele VanDyke, 35, of 8495 100th Ave., Alto, Michigan, was arrested May 7 by the Michigan State Police for a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). Preliminary conference: May 15 at 3 p.m. Bail:…
Father, son allegedly fight with sword, gun, knives. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 52-year-old man and his 31-year-old son allegedly got into a fight involving a kantana sword, a gun, knives and alcohol Wednesday, May 10, at 12:24 a.m. in the 200 block of West Main Street, and both men were arrested on felony charges by…
Police investigate assault, indecent exposure. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, May 4, 2017: – 3:30 p.m., (Hart Police Department), assault and battery and indecent exposure, Hart and Johnson streets, City of Hart. – 4:56 p.m., (HPD), gas drive-off, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 6:30 p.m., (HPD), alarm, 2000 of…
State police positively identifies Hepworth’s remains. LANSING — The Michigan State Police has confirmed that the remains of the body found in Wexford County on March 28 were those of James Hepworth, 37, of Pentwater, who had been missing since early August 2016, according to Hepworth’s widow, Amanda Wheaton. The body was found by a cadaver dog approximately 3/4 to…
Fishing derby May 27-29. #PentwaterSportfishingAssociation PENTWATER — The Pentwater Sportfishing Association is hosting the 33rd Annual Memorial Weekend Fishing Derby, May 27-29. This event is the largest amateur fishing derby on Michigan’s West shore and brings fishing teams from around the area to have fun and compete for prizes. The three-day event ends Monday, May 29, with the awards ceremony…
Constitutional attorney to speak Monday at SHS. Dear Editor: When did you last read the US Constitution? What about the Declaration of Independence? Have you ever read The Federalist Papers? In her book, “Sovereign Duty,” KrisAnne Hall writes, “We must heed the warnings of history and make every effort to pass on the gift of Liberty to future generations. We…
HMS spring concert May 16. #OceanaCounty #HartMiddleSchool HART — The Hart Middle School spring choir concert, “Chart Toppers,” is set for Tuesday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the middle school auditorium. “Enjoy a high-energy concert full of fun, pop music through the decades,” said Director David Moul. The concert will feature songs by Journey, Taylor Swift, Pharell and more.…
Project to provide housing for homeless, domestic violence victims, disabled. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A housing development project located near the trailhead of the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail aims to provide housing for those who need it most. Woodland Place Apartments are a 24-unit development located on a nearly eight-acre site at the intersection of…
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