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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Recent deaths, reported Feb. 14, 2017.

February 14, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Daniel Lee Crawford, 75, of Hart died on Wednesday February 8, 2017. Elsie E. Heer, 95, of Hart, died on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Cherry Blossom Manor. Leslie D. Reinsmith, 90, of New Era, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. View…

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2 join Media Group 31/OCP sales team.

February 13, 2017

2 join Media Group 31/OCP sales team. SCOTTVILLE — Rachel Gale and Felicia Samuels are the latest to join the Media Group 31 sales team, effective today, Monday, Feb. 13. The two bring with them diverse and extensive knowledge in media sales. Both Rachel and Felicia reside in Hart. Rachel is a graduate of Hart High School and has spent…

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Hesperia man faces jail time for meth conviction.

February 13, 2017

Hesperia man faces jail time for meth conviction. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews HESPERIA — A Hesperia man faces serving up to four and a half months in jail after pleading guilty during a pretrial hearing in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 13, to methamphetamine possession. Johnny Leslie Linville, 28, of 7466 East M 20, was a fugitive wanted…

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WSCC fall Dean’s list.

February 13, 2017

WSCC fall Dean’s list.  #WestShoreCommunityCollege. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2016 Fall Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible for the Dean’s List when their accumulating grade…

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Fugitives arrested.

February 13, 2017

Fugitives arrested. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Recent Michigan State Police activity includes: Friday, Feb. 10, 2017: – 10 a.m., a 25-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 2700 block of Forrest Street, Village of Rothbury. – 2:30 p.m., a 69-year-old Pentwater woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), 128th Avenue near Warren Road, Ferry Township. – 11:30 p.m.,…

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Mears woman seriously injured in Friday crash.

February 13, 2017
Mears woman seriously injured in Friday crash.

Mears woman seriously injured in Friday crash. #OceanaCountyNews #Mears. MEARS — A 25-year-old Mears woman was seriously injured Friday evening in a single vehicle crash near the intersection of 56th Avenue and 7th Street. According to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the crash took place at about 11:20 p.m. Amber Rae Davis, of 5756 W. Third Street, was traveling in a southbound…

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Family of 6 loses home following Weare Township fire.

February 12, 2017

Fire destroys trailer. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — A family of six lost their home when their trailer was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon, Feb. 12, in the 6400 block of 104th Avenue near Monroe Road. The American Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the family, which includes children ages 6, 5, 2 and…

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78th District Court sentencings.

February 11, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Saul Castro-Alvarado, 19, of 581 S. Oceana Dr., Shelby, was found guilty Feb. 7 of minor in possession of alcohol (MIP) and was sentenced to $300 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS).…

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Award-winning trooper joins Hart post.

February 11, 2017

Award-winning trooper joins Hart post. #OceanaCountyNews #MichiganStatePolice HART — Jacob Grinwis of Whitehall is one of 28 new Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers who will report for work at Michigan State Police posts across the state next week after graduating from the 132nd Trooper Recruit School Friday afternoon, Feb. 10. Trooper Grinwis, who joins the Hart post, received the prestigious…

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