#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Margaret A. Tabor, 88, of Montague, died August 14, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Margaret A. Tabor, 88, of Montague, died August 14, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.
#OceanaCountyNews #LakeMichiganDrowning. LUDINGTON — The US Coast Guard announced late this afternoon that it was ending its search in Lake Michigan for Steve Bruce, 62, of Hart. “This is the hardest decision we have to make,” said Cmdr. Leanne Lusk, of Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan. “Coast Guard helicopters and boats crews, as well as numerous members of the local…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews HART — Charges are pending following an alleged knife fight between a 23-year-old Hart man and a 24-year-old Shelby man at the intersection of State and Lincoln streets Thursday, Aug. 11, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The Shelby man was treated at the scene by Oceana EMS for a cut to his hand, Salazar said. The two…
#OceanaCountyNews #SilverLake GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Shelby Township, Macomb County man died from an apparent asthma attack while jet skiing on Silver Lake Saturday afternoon, Aug. 13, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Michael J. Shamon “had been yelling for assistance from atop his jet ski,” said Mast. “It was found that he suffers…
#OceanaCountyNews #LakeMichiganDrowning GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Hart man and a 62-year-old Hart man drowned in Lake Michigan Sunday night, Aug. 14, while fishing, and the search continues for one of the men’s bodies, according to a press release issued by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The body of Brian Waslusky, 53, of Hart was recovered near Pentwater Sunday night,…
#OceanaCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PENTWATER — One person is dead and another missing following a boating incident in Lake Michigan Sunday evening. No official reports have been released yet, but emergency radio traffic indicated that three people were fishing in a boat, attempting to reel in a fish somewhere between Little Sable Point and Pentwater. When the attempts were unsuccessful,…
#OceanaCountyNews #SilverLakeNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Shelby Township (Macomb County) man died Saturday, Aug. 13, in Silver Lake while “participating in a water sport,” said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. The man died “from what appears to be a medical situation while he was participating in a water sport,” Mast said. “We believe it was a medical…
#OceannaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Mitchell Sidney Fuller, 27, of 507 Church St., Hart, was arrested Aug. 8 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on one felony count of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic 50-449 grams and three…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountySubstanceAbusePreventionCoalition SHELBY — The Oceana County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition has opportunities for middle and high school students and parents to “Join the Conversation” about youth drug and alcohol use in Oceana County during a brief focus group discussion Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 4-5 p.m. at The Ladder Community Center. Focus groups will not ask participants about personal behaviors,…
#OceannaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews 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 Aug. 8 of operating a motor vehicle without security/no insurance and sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyEnvironment #Hart HART — The Mason-Manistee-Ocean Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day (HHW) is scheduled for Saturday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three different collection locations in Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties. Locations include: Mason County Road Commission, 510 E. State Street, Scottville Manistee County Road Commission, 8946 Chippewa Hwy. (US 31), Bear Lake Hart Department of Public Works, 1010 S State St, Hart Pesticides, oils, glues,…
#OceanaCountyNews #CrystalValley CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering to Major Farms, located in the 9400 block of North 120th Avenue, that involved the theft of two chainsaws. The Husqvarna chainsaws have model numbers 385XP and 372XP, which are similar to the chainsaws in the above photos. “The total loss from…
#OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — A two-story vacant home at 2148 S. 36th Ave. will likely be a total loss due to a fire Thursday afternoon, Aug. 11. No one has been living in the house, which is approximately 130-years-old, for about the last fire years, said homeowner Gary Burmeister. The home, located just south of…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliticalNews HART — Dr. Rudy Ochs, chairman of the Oceana County Republican Executive Committee, has called for a convention of the newly-elected Republican Precinct Delegates on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Hart Community Hall, 407 S. State St. “The purpose of this meeting is to elect delegates and alternates to attend the State Republican…
#OceanaCountyNews #HartPoliceDepartment HART — A homeowner in the 400 block of Union Street woke up Sunday, Aug. 7, at 8:45 a.m. to find a man, who allegedly was intoxicated, sleeping on his couch who he did not know, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The house was unlocked, the chief said. The suspect, a 20-year-old Walkerville man, was arrested for…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews HART TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Shelby man was injured when the 2007 Kawa motorcycle he was riding struck a deer on Oceana Drive south of Star Hill Drive Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 6:30 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. George Michael Isley, who was northbound on Oceana Drive when a deer ran out in…
#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. Daniel Cerrantes_Avila, the son of Maria Cerrantes-Avila and Salvador Cerrantes of Hart, was born Aug. 3, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial…
If the premiums you pay to cover yourself and your family under your employer’s health insurance are more than 9.5% of your family income, you may qualify for special financial assistance from the Tencon Health Plan. The Tencon Health Plan is a non-profit corporation funded by area hospitals and county government. It is dedicated to helping uninsured people get…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College now offers complete degree programs online through WSCC Online, a program that allows students to study from home, the office, or anywhere there’s an internet connection. The college offers several degrees and certificates fully online, including an associate of arts (AA) as well as the associate of applied sciences (AAAS) in…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 37-year-old father of eight children remains missing after one week, although authorities have found his vehicle in rural Wexford County. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office continues its search for James Randolph Hepworth, 37, of the Pentwater area. “Mr. Hepworth’s vehicle has been located in a rural area of Wexford County,” said…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews WALKERVILLE — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering involving the theft of several firearms reported Sunday, Aug. 7, at 2:30 p.m. in the 400 block of West Main Street. Other MSP activity over the weekend includes: Friday, Aug. 5, 2016: 9 a.m., littering, under investigation, 124th Avenue and Skeels Road,…
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