Domestic violence, DWLS arrests among police activity.

February 21, 2017

Domestic violence, DWLS arrests among police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017: – 3:45 p.m., (Hart Police Department), hit-and-run crash, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. Friday, Feb. 17 2017: – 9:39 a.m., (HPD), a 26-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for probation violation, Oceana County Probation Parole Office, City of Hart.…

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Boy, 13, shot in hunting accident.

February 21, 2017

Boy, 13, shot in hunting accident. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is releasing few details about a hunting accident that injured a 13-year-old boy Saturday afternoon, Feb. 18, in the vicinity of Cleveland Road and 192nd Avenue. According to the call to central dispatch Saturday at approximately 4 p.m., a bullet ricocheted…

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School district’s building project brings all students to one campus.

February 20, 2017

Proposals go before voters May 2. #OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyPublicSchools By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — After the Shelby Public Schools’ bond election failed last August by just over 200 votes, Superintendent Dan Bauer and the board of education decided to ask the voters to support a “community-driven” project this May. The $20 million project, which includes two proposals, locates all grade…

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Search continues for missing man.

February 20, 2017

Search continues for missing man. #OceanaCountyNews #MissingMan #BringRyanHome By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — It has been one week since 50-year-old Ryan Walsworth of Mears disappeared, and searchers continue their devoted efforts to find the man who is well-liked and popular in the local community. A trending phrase, #BringRyanHome, is circulating through social media in the hopes…

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Firefighter back on duty after minor injury.

February 20, 2017

#OceanaCountyNews #Shelby #BarnFire Firefighter back on duty after minor injury. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The firefighter who was hurt after being hit by falling debris while battling a barn fire Friday afternoon, Feb. 17, at 3091 West Grant Road was “treated and released at the scene,” said Shelby-Benona and Hart Fire Chief Jack White. The injured firefighter…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 20, 2017.

February 20, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Beverly Eilers, 72, of Montague, died Friday, February 17, 2017.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Mary Vannette, 88, of Stony Lake,  died Saturday, February 18, 2017.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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78th District Court sentencings.

February 18, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Timothy Alan Chipman, Jr., 34, of 1478 1/2 Beidler St., Muskegon, was found guilty Feb. 14 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year and $445 in fines and…

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78th District Court arraignments include writing bad checks, drunk driving.

February 18, 2017

78th District Court arraignments include writing bad checks, drunk driving. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Michael Bruce Fielstra, 54, of 128 Burr Oak Dr., Coopersville, was arrested Feb. 9 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of non-sufficient fund check $500 or more.…

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Centuries-old barn burns down, firefighter hurt by falling debris.

February 17, 2017

#OceanaCountyNews #Shelby #BarnFire Centuries-old barn burns down, firefighter hurt by falling debris. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A firefighter was hurt after being hit by falling debris while battling a barn fire Friday afternoon, Feb. 17, at 3091 West Grant Road. The condition and the name of the firefighter were not immediately available. It appeared to be a…

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Dive team to search for missing man.

February 17, 2017

Dive team to search for missing man. #OceanaCountyNews #MissingMan #RyanWalsworth SUMMIT TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — A Michigan State Police dive team is expected to search Lake Michigan near the Mason-Oceana counties line Friday, Feb. 17, for 50-year-old Ryan Richard Walsworth of Mears who has been missing since Monday morning, Feb. 13, said Sgt. Charles Hockanson. An MSP helicopter searched the…

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Chainsaw, lawn equipment stolen in break-in.

February 17, 2017

Chainsaw, lawn equipment stolen in break-in. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — A chain saw, leaf blower and a weed eater were stolen during a breaking and entering that was reported to the Hart Police Department Thursday, Feb. 16, at 11:52 a.m. in the 300 block of North Griswold Street, according to Hart Police chief Juan Salazar. “An investigation is ongoing,” Salazar…

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Dozens search for missing Mears man.

February 15, 2017

Dozens search for missing Mears man. #OceanaCountyNews #MissingPerson. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Dozens of people spent Wednesday morning searching the shores and banks along Lake Michigan at the Mason-Oceana counties line for Ryan Richard Walsworth of Mears. Walsworth was last seen leaving his residence in Golden Township Monday morning, Feb. 13, in his white 2012 Ford…

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Drunk driving arrests top police activity.

February 15, 2017

Drunk driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office and the Hart Police Department handled four drunk driving arrests over the last few days. The following is recent police activity: Thursday, Feb. 9 2017: – 6:58 p.m., (Hart Police Department), alarm, 3000 block of Polk Road. Friday, Feb. 10, 2017: – 4:56 p.m., (HPD), two-vehicle crash,…

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Missing man’s truck located.

February 15, 2017

Missing man’s truck located. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, (Mason County) — Ryan Richard Walsworth’s 2012 Ford F150 pickup truck was located Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 1:45 p.m. on Montgomery Boulevard near Bass Lake, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The sheriff’s office, along with a US Coast Guard helicopter, a private plane, the Mason County K-9…

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Six school districts implementing joint business software services.

February 15, 2017
Six school districts implementing joint business software services.

Six school districts implementing joint business software services.  #OceanaCountyEducation. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Six area school districts are coming together to utilize the same business software program, an effort that is expected to save the districts money in the long run, according to Randy Howes, superintendent of the West Shore Educational Service District. The West Shore ESD board has…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 15, 2017.

February 15, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Gertrude Mae Tipple, 85, of Lapeer, formerly Hart died Sunday, February 12, 2017. Bryan Ockerman, 56, of Shelby, died Sunday, February 12, 2017.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby.   View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Police search for missing Mears man.

February 14, 2017

Police search for missing Mears man. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Ryan Richard Walsworth, 50, of Mears, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. Walsworth was last seen leaving his residence in Mears Monday morning, Feb. 13, in his white 2012 Ford F150 Crew Cab. The license number is AC85142, and it…

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Recent birth, reported Feb. 14, 2017.

February 14, 2017

Recent birth, reported Feb. 14, 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.  Lyric Lee DuMonte, the daughter of Debra DuMonte of Hart, was born February 9, 2017. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby Gem…

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