Sheriff’s office investigating disabled man’s death.

January 9, 2017

Sheriff’s office investigating disabled man’s death. Busy weekend for local police. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The death of a 55-year-old disabled Hesperia man Friday, Jan. 6, at noon in the 5000 block of East Loop Road is currently under investigation by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. It is not a suspicious death,…

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Yes, the school closings are accurate.

January 9, 2017

Yes, the school closings are accurate.  #OceanaCountyNews. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. It’s almost predictable that whenever we post about a school closing, very early in the morning hours, that someone, via social media, questions the accuracy of such information. I’m not quite sure why that is. We aren’t questioned about the legitimacy of a story when we post about…

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 9, 2017.

January 9, 2017

Closings and cancellations, Jan. 9, 2017. Hart Public Schools. Shelby Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. Hesperia Community Schools.

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Recent deaths, reported Jan. 9, 2017.

January 9, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Mabel M. Parker, 98, of Montague, passed away Sat. January 7, 2017. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Isabel Garcia, 93, of New Era, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Jack White named Hart fire chief.

January 6, 2017

Jack White named Hart fire chief. #OceanaCountyNews #HartAreaFireDepartment By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White is now also the Hart Area fire chief, replacing long-time chief Ken Klotz who resigned from the position. The Hart Area Fire Authority Board voted unanimously, Dec. 22, to give the job to White, said Hart Area Fire Department Secretary/Treasurer Dan…

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New Era man charged with arson.

January 6, 2017

New Era man charged with arson. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 24-year-old New Era man faces up to 10 years in prison for allegedly using kerosene or some type of accelerant that set a house on fire in Newfield Township last month. Daniel D. Guerra, of 2517 Yale Rd., Unit 1, was arrested Dec. 29 by…

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78th District Court arraignments.

January 6, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Sidney B. Fuller, 54, of 3761 N. 144th Ave., Hart, was arrested Dec. 16 by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) for a felony of larceny in a building and third-offense habitual offender. Preliminary conference: Jan. 9 at…

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78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

January 6, 2017

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews 78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Morgan James Pearson, 19, of 160 S. East St., Walkerville, was found guilty Dec. 21 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for…

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Hart man arrested for third-offense OWI, DWLS.

January 6, 2017

Hart man arrested for third-offense OWI, DWLS. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Hart man arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and driving while license suspended (DWLS) Thursday, Jan. 5, at 9:31 p.m. on Ridge Road near Jackson Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent police activity includes: Jan 4,…

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Recent birth, reported Jan. 5, 2017

January 5, 2017

Recent birth, reported Jan. 5, 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.  Alexa Emeli Rodriguez, the daughter of Maria Beltran Flores and Victor Rodriguez of New Era, was born December 30, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please…

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It’s time radio stations stop stealing our news, pictures.

January 5, 2017

It’s time radio stations stop stealing our news, pictures.  Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Today, I was going to post an editorial about Mason County Press celebrating its fifth anniversary this month. I was going to reflect on the past five years and praise the small team that works so hard to bring you the news of our area, at…

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HPD investigates break-in.

January 5, 2017

HPD investigates break-in. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering that occurred Monday, Jan. 2, in the 500 block of South Courtland Street. Miscellaneous items were stolen after an intruder or intruders gained entry to an unlocked porch, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. Other recent police activity includes: Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2016:…

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Port Huron boy begins to miraculously heal after horrific crash.

January 4, 2017

Port Huron boy begins to miraculously heal after horrific crash. #OceanaCountyNews #US31crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. PORT HURON — Connor Weston, 5, is finally home after being hospitalized for six months following a horrific crash that almost took his life, July 5, on US 31 near New Era. Connor and his family were traveling between summer vacation destinations when their…

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Snowmobile stolen.

January 4, 2017

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Snowmobile stolen. The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw and ServPro with offices in Ludington, Manistee and Cadillac, 231-843-9075, www.servpromanisteeludingtonandcadillac.com LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of a 1984 Polaris snowmobile that was stolen from the 9000 block…

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Police investigate stolen car.

January 3, 2017

Police investigate stolen car. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw and ServPro with offices in Ludington, Manistee and Cadillac, 231-843-9075, www.servpromanisteeludingtonandcadillac.com COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 1991 Toyota Corolla was stolen from the 5000 block of North 176th Avenue on New Year’s Day at 2:46 a.m., according…

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Pentwater woman pleads guilty to heroin possession in Mason County.

January 3, 2017

Man admits to driving under the influence of heroin. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Nicole Lynn Kaiser, 28, of 50 Wayne Road, Pentwater, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 3, in 51st Circuit Court to heroin possession under 25 grams and and second-offense habitual offender. Her plea agreement calls for a one-year discretionary jail term with six months up front;…

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Recent death, reported Jan. 3, 2017.

January 3, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Wesley Glenn Strait, 76, of Hart, passed away January 2, 2017.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart.See complete list of deaths here.  

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Fire destroys Elbridge Township house.

January 2, 2017

  Fire destroys Elbridge Township house.  #OceanaCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – A man and his two children are out of a home following a fire Monday night. Walkerville and Crystal Valley fire departments were dispatched to the William Monroe residence, 3291 N. 120th Ave., about 8:45 p.m. “The house was fully engulfed when I got on scene, with…

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