4-year-old crash victim still critical, but stable.

July 8, 2016
4-year-old crash victim still critical, but stable.

#OceanaCountyNews #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The youngest victim of the semi, two-car crash Tuesday afternoon, July 5, on southbound US 31 near Stony Lake Road remains in critical condition, but stable, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast Friday, and the other crash victims “are doing well.” Connor Julius Weston, 4, of Port Huron was…

Read more »

Police investigate purse, gas thefts.

July 8, 2016
Police investigate purse, gas thefts.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Wednesday, July 6, 2016: 12:51 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 19-year-old Fowlerville man was cited for improper plate, 400 block of Lighthouse Drive, Golden Township. 3 p.m., (Hart Police Department), a purse that was left briefly in front of a downtown business in the City of Hart was stolen. The purse contained…

Read more »

Hospice, OCCOA to honor vets July 14.

July 8, 2016

#OceanaCountyNews      #WeHonorVeterans HART – Hospice of Michigan and the Oceana County Council on Aging will honor veterans and their spouses during a We Honor Veterans pinning ceremony Thursday, July 14, at 1:30 p.m. at OCCOA, 621 E. Main St. This free event is open to the public. Veterans representing each of the military branches will be presented with…

Read more »

78th District Court arraignments, sentencings.

July 8, 2016
78th District Court arraignments, sentencings.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. Arraignments HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony Mathew Martin Allen Stevens, 35, of 4548 N. Comstock Rd., Hesperia, was arrested July 2 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of first-degree home invasion and misdemeanors of second-offense domestic violence and assault…

Read more »

Learn about Oceana’s fascinating history.

July 7, 2016
Learn about Oceana’s fascinating history.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyHistorical&GenealogicalSociety HART — The Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society, located at 114 Dryden St., is open Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. in July and August and every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for family history research. The society has an extensive collection of microfilmed newspapers, a large Native American collection, a complete collection of the Mears…

Read more »

Suspect allegedly steals car, crashes, flees on foot.

July 7, 2016
Suspect allegedly steals car, crashes, flees on foot.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A male suspect allegedly stole a 2003 Buick from a residence in the 5400 block of Deer Road near Walkerville early Thursday morning, July 7; crashed the car; and then fled on foot, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. Deputies were called to the residence at 1:11 a.m.…

Read more »

Goal to train area students in mental health gets boost.

July 7, 2016
Goal to train area students in mental health gets boost.

#OceanaCountyNews   #WayneElhartBeNiceMemorialFund Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — The effort to bring mental illness awareness and suicide prevention training to more primary and secondary school children in Oceana, Lake and Mason counties received a boost at a recent fundraiser at the Pentwater Yacht Club for the Wayne Elhart Be Nice Memorial Fund. Some $15,000 was contributed by event patrons…

Read more »

Oceana voters can meet the candidates July 13.

July 7, 2016
Oceana voters can meet the candidates July 13.

#OceanaCountyElection2016 PENTWATER — With the August 2 primary election fast approaching, the Pentwater Service Club is sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates” event Wednesday, July 13​,​ at the Pentwater Friendship Center, 310 N. Rush Street, beginning at 6 p.m. The public is cordially invited. Area voters will find on their absentee ballot​,​ or at the polls on Aug. 2​,​ the names…

Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Get out and vote Aug. 2.

July 7, 2016
Letter to the Editor: Get out and vote Aug. 2.

#OceanaCountyElection2016 #LetterToTheEditor Dear Editor, My name is Bob Carr, and I’m running for the Newfield Township Supervisor post. I’m writing this to point out the importance of voting in the primary election Aug. 2. Regardless of who you vote for, it is important to vote in the primary and here’s why: My race, the supervisor’s race in Newfield, will be…

Read more »

Man who threatened police with axe handle sentenced to jail.

July 6, 2016
Man who threatened police with axe handle sentenced to jail.

#OceanaCountyNews     #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Mears man who confronted police with a fiberglass axe handle and a 12-inch butcher knife last April was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Wednesday, July 6, to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Alejandro Joseph Salazar, of 3511 N. Ridge Rd., pleaded guilty…

Read more »

Prisoner sentenced for car theft.

July 6, 2016
Prisoner sentenced for car theft.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 33-year-old Shelby woman currently incarcerated in prison was sentenced Wednesday, July 6, in 27th Circuit Court to a concurrent prison term of 14 months to five years for car theft. Jacqueline Grace Mansilla, also known as Jaqueline Grace Jewett, of 3059 S. Oceana Dr., was arrested March 28, by the Oceana…

Read more »

Hesperia man faces 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting child.

July 6, 2016
Hesperia man faces 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting child.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 38-year-old Hesperia man who pleaded “no contest” Wednesday, July 6, in 27th Circuit Court to first-degree criminal sexual conduct faces a minimum of 20 years in prison. Robert Eric Cupps, of 7524 E. M 20, will be subject to lifetime electronic monitoring upon release from prison. In exchange for his “no…

Read more »

Police investigate break-in.

July 6, 2016
Police investigate break-in.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering reported Tuesday, July 5, 3:21 p.m. in the 7000 block of M 20. Other recent MSP activity includes: Friday, July 1, 2016: 11:30 a.m., a 24-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for improper transport of medical marijuana, Oceana Drive and Hogan Road,…

Read more »

4-year-old crash victim in critical condition; charges pending against semi driver.

July 6, 2016
4-year-old crash victim in critical condition; charges pending against semi driver.

#OceanaCountyNews #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The youngest victim of the semi, two-car crash Tuesday afternoon, July 5, on southbound US 31 near Stony Lake Road is listed in critical condition, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast, and charges against the semi driver are pending. Connor Julius Weston, 4, of Port Huron was the most…

Read more »

Recent birth, reported July 6, 2016.

July 6, 2016
Recent birth, reported July 6, 2016.

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.  Brian Dwayne Coon, the son of Abrianne and Brian Coon II of Hart, was born July 1, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial…

Read more »

UPDATE: Semi driver rear-ends 2 cars; 4-year-old in most serious condition.

July 5, 2016
UPDATE: Semi driver rear-ends 2 cars; 4-year-old in most serious condition.

#OceanaCountyNews #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. A semi-truck driver rear-ended two vehicles, one of which was transporting a family of five from Port Huron, on US 31 near Stony Lake Road Tuesday afternoon, July 5, in heavy southbound traffic, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Jonathon William Ashley, 25, of Ludington, was driving a 2016 Freightliner owned…

Read more »

UPDATE: 7 people involved in semi, 2-car crash.

July 5, 2016
UPDATE: 7 people involved in semi, 2-car crash.

#OceanaCountyNews    #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. Seven people were involved in a semi truck and two-car crash on southbound US 31 near Stony Lake Road Tuesday afternoon, July 5, that shut down the expressway, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. Police remained at the scene investigating the crash at 4 p.m. several hours after it occurred,…

Read more »

‘Life-threatening’ injuries in semi, 2-car crash.

July 5, 2016
‘Life-threatening’ injuries in semi, 2-car crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. “Life-threatening” injuries were reported in a major crash on southbound US 31 near Stony Lake Road Tuesday afternoon that shut down the expressway. A 25-year-old Ludington man driving an Apache Logistics semi truck received only minor “bumps and bruises,” said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast, who was at the scene. Those who…

Read more »

Camper accidentally shoots himself in the hand.

July 5, 2016
Camper accidentally shoots himself in the hand.

#OceanaCountyNews #SilverLakeNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Macomb, Michigan man accidentally shot himself in the hand when he was handling his 9 mm pistol while camping at the Jellystone Campground near Silver Lake Sunday, July 3, at 8:48 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. “The injured man told deputies he did not think the gun was…

Read more »

Sheriff’s office offers free boater safety classes.

July 4, 2016
Sheriff’s office offers free boater safety classes.

#OceanaCountyNews #BoaterSafety PENTWATER — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is offering free boater safety classes at the Pentwater Yacht Club, at 205 S.Dover Street. The first sessions are Thursday and Friday, July 14 and 15, from 8 a.m. until noon. The second round of classes are Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4 and 5, also from 8 a.m. until noon. Contact…

Read more »

Man, 46, dies from homemade cannon explosion.

July 4, 2016
Man, 46, dies from homemade cannon explosion.

#NewaygoCountyNews   #CannonExplosion CROTON TOWNSHIP, (Newaygo County) — A 46-year-old Howard City man died Sunday night, July 3, after shooting a homemade cannon that exploded, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Anthony Ernest Herman was pronounced dead at the scene. “On July 3, 2016, at 10:46 p.m., Newaygo County Central Dispatch received a 911 call for…

Read more »

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks