Rothbury man arrested following high speed chase.

December 30, 2015
Rothbury man arrested following high speed chase.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Rothbury man was jailed early this morning following a high speed chase with Oceana County sheriff’s deputies. Lt. Craig Mast said a deputy witnessed the man failing to yield for a stop sign on southbound Oceana Drive in New Era at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015. Mast said the deputy…

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Shelby hires DPW supervisor.

December 29, 2015

SHELBY — The village, which has been without a Department of Public Works (DPW) supervisor for over a year, announced that the position has been filled with the recent hiring of Greg Macintosh of Middleville, Michigan. Macintosh begins duties, Jan. 4, said Village Administrator Chelsea Stratil. He will be paid a $50,000 yearly salary with benefits, said Village President Paul…

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Recent death, reported Dec. 29, 2015.

December 29, 2015

E. Jane Martin, 78, of Rothbury, died December 27, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Police chief suspended.

December 28, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Shelby Police Chief Robert Wilson has been suspended from his job without pay pending an internal investigation, according to Village Administrator Chelsea Stratil. Police Officer Terry TenBrink has been named “acting chief” in the meantime, Stratil said. “Until the investigation concludes, there is no further comment,” Stratil said. OCP has been informed by…

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Meeting canceled.

December 28, 2015

SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council meeting scheduled for Monday, Dec. 28, at 7 p.m. has been canceled due to weather conditions.

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Police arrest fleeing suspect.

December 28, 2015
Police arrest fleeing suspect.

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. SHELBY — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 35-year-old Rothbury man Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 10:58 p.m. at Oceana Drive and Grant Road for fleeing and eluding and operating while intoxicated. The suspect was lodged in…

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Hesperia couple victimized in $2,477 scam.

December 28, 2015
Hesperia couple victimized in $2,477 scam.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HESPERIA — A couple from Hesperia, who are business owners, fell victim to a scam last week that resulted in the loss of $2,477, said Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “They were contacted by phone and were led to believe that they were talking to a Consumers Energy representative,” Mast said.…

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Man threatens girlfriend and her son with knife; marijuana found.

December 28, 2015
Man threatens girlfriend and her son with knife; marijuana found.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Ferry man faces charges of felonious assault and possession of marijuana following an altercation, Dec. 23, in which he allegedly threatened his girlfriend and her teenage son with a knife and had five bags of marijuana in his possession when he was arrested, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the…

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Recent death, reported Dec. 28, 2015.

December 28, 2015

Max Kokx, 82, of Pentwater, passed away December 23, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Red Kettle donations total over $700.

December 26, 2015
Red Kettle donations total over $700.

Story and photo contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — The ​Pentwater Service Club collected over $500 in nine hours in front of the Pentwater Post Office, Dec. 18 and 19. Adding that to the Club’s $200 kickoff contribution, the club’s campaign chair Jerry Emery turned over $711.86 to the Salvation Army serving the area.   It’s estimated that the Salvation…

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UPDATE: Over 105,000 without power.

December 24, 2015

Consumers Energy crews have started the work of helping homes and businesses that lost power in a storm that brought damaging winds across Michigan early Thursday, Dec. 24. Crews from outside the state are expected to arrive in Michigan later today. Since 2 p.m. Wednesday, over 135,000 customers have been affected, first by a line of thunderstorms followed by high…

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Consumers Energy: 82,000 without power.

December 24, 2015

Damaging winds with gusts topping 60 mph have left more than 82,000 Consumers Energy customers across much of western and northern Michigan without power, according to a Consumers Energy press release. Nearly 36,800 Great Lakes Energy members remain without power Thursday morning in all 26 counties served by the electric cooperative due to power line damage caused by the wind…

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Welcome to the world. Birth reported Dec. 23, 2015.

December 23, 2015
Welcome to the world. Birth reported Dec. 23, 2015.

Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Citlali de Jesus Rosas, the daughter of Maria and Jose Rosas of Hart, was born Dec. 17, 2015. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby…

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DWLS arrest, car/deer crashes top police activity.

December 23, 2015
DWLS arrest, car/deer crashes top police activity.

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015: – 12:30 a.m., a 32-year-old Montague man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and operating without insurance, M-20 and…

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Damaging winds expected.

December 23, 2015
Damaging winds expected.

Damaging winds and thunderstorms are expected across much of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula beginning Wednesday evening, Dec. 23, until Thursday morning, Dec. 24, according to a Consumers Energy press release. Some wind gusts may exceed 50 mph. Consumers Energy employees are preparing for an increase in power outages due to storm activity. To help the public prepare for what to do…

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Great gift idea: Calendar features library’s 100-year history.

December 23, 2015
Great gift idea: Calendar features library’s 100-year history.

HESPERIA — Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Hesperia Community Library with a 2016 commemorative calendar. The Friends of the Library have published a calendar featuring photos of the history of the library. This calendar contains all of the important dates for 2016, including those for the Sesquicentennial celebration for the Village of Hesperia. You will be able to plan…

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Safe Harbor gives local youth financial literacy training.

December 22, 2015
Safe Harbor gives local youth financial literacy training.

Oceana County Press is brought to you free 24 hours a day, seven days a week thanks to the generosity of advertisers. Safe Harbor Credit Union of Ludington is one of those great advertisers. LUDINGTON — This past month, Safe Harbor Credit Union partnered with Roxanne Chye and her classroom at Mason County Central to speak about careers and financial literacy.…

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Drunk driving crash.

December 22, 2015
Drunk driving crash.

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Custer woman is being charged with operating while intoxicated following a rollover crash Monday, Dec. 21, at 6 p.m. on 160th Avenue near Monroe Road. The suspect was transported to an area hospital following the crash, according…

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