HHS students thankful to help others in need

November 21, 2015
HHS students thankful to help others in need

By Edna Lopez. HHS Student Council Treasurer. HART — Hart High School student council officers delivered turkey baskets to needy families in the community Friday, Nov. 20. The baskets included a large turkey, potatoes, a gallon of milk, a loaf of bread, a pumpkin pie, a cherry pie, and many canned goods. HHS students collected over 600 canned goods for…

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Recent death, reported Nov. 20, 2015.

November 20, 2015

John W. Symington, 99, of Hart, passed away November 20, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Crashes keep police busy

November 20, 2015
Crashes keep police busy

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 activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015: – 8:09 a.m., car/deer crash, US-31 and Taylor Road, Hart Township. – 6:10 p.m., one-car property damage accident, Water and Taylor roads,…

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Quad driver arraigned

November 20, 2015
Quad driver arraigned

HART — The suspect who appears to have run over a property owner with a quad during a trespassing dispute that was recorded on video in Grant Township has been formally charged. Ronald Leroy Wallace, 53, of 4927 Bowen St., Montague, was arraigned in 78th District Court Thursday afternoon, Nov. 19, on one count of felonious assault, punishable by up…

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Coat give-away Dec. 3

November 19, 2015

HART — The Oceana Prevention Partnership for Change (TOPPC) youth committee has been collecting coats and other winter gear again this year for Oceana County residents. TOPPC now has a good supply of coats for all ages. If you are in need of winter gear for you, your family or friends, stop in to District Health Department #10, at 3986…

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78th District Court arraignments

November 19, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Bruce Leon Everett, 35, of 1236 136th Ave., Holland, was arrested Nov. 2 by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office for felonies of possession of firearms by a felon and assault with a dangerous weapon and a misdemeanor of…

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78th District Court sentencings

November 19, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Zachariah Thomas Dood, 29, of 5773 W. 6th St., Mears, was found guilty Nov. 16 of operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; take name off title…

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West Shore ice arena offering free hockey session.

November 19, 2015

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The West Shore Community Ice Arena, in collaboration with USA Hockey, will be holding a “try hockey for free” session on Sat., Dec. 12, with check-in beginning at 3 p.m. and an hour-long on-ice session beginning at 4 p.m. The session is available to children ages 4-9 years of age. At this event, children will…

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Domestic assault among police activity

November 19, 2015
Domestic assault among police activity

The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015: – 2:08 a.m., car/deer crash, 116th Ave. and Polk Rd., Elbridge Township. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015: – 7:44 p.m., domestic assault, case is under investigation, 5000 block of S. Oceana Dr., Grant Township. – 8:25 p.m., a 30-year-old Hart…

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Roy’s Kids program makes the holidays brighter

November 18, 2015
Roy’s Kids program makes the holidays brighter

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Oceana County Sheriff’s deputy Roy Strait has a big heart, and his kindness has made Christmas much merrier for many kids in Oceana County over the years. The 78-year-old deputy has been in law enforcement for 52 years, and he knows the importance of children seeing police officers in a “good light,” he…

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Muskegon man sentenced for giving police fake name

November 18, 2015
Muskegon man sentenced for giving police fake name

HART — Antonio Breyan Sheppard, 29, of 2600 9th St., Muskegon, was found guilty in 27th Circuit Court Sept. 28 of lying to a peace officer and sentenced Nov. 9 to serve four days up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence with credit for four days served; two years probation; and $500 in fines and costs. One count of…

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Hesperia woman dies following crash

November 18, 2015
Hesperia woman dies following crash

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Hesperia woman died following a single-vehicle crash on East Loop Road near Riverview Drive Tuesday, Nov. 17, shortly after 6 p.m., according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. “Troopers arrived on scene and determined that a station wagon with one occupant had driven off Loop Road and struck a utility pole,” according to…

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78th District Court arraignments include police assault, poaching

November 17, 2015
78th District Court arraignments include police assault, poaching

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Brett Anthony Peoples, 24, of 109 Pine St., Shelby, was arrested Oct. 29 by the the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felonies of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer causing injury; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer (two counts); and fourth-offense…

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Welcome to the world! Recent birth, reported Nov. 17, 2015.

November 17, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent birth, reported Nov. 17, 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.  Zander Holden Russell, the son of Janell and Shane Russell of Pentwater, was born Nov. 15, 2015. 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 Nov. 17, 2015.

November 17, 2015

Barbara T. Cooper. 83, of Hart, died Nov. 15, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Manley Robinson, 87, of Mears, died  Nov. 9, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. John “Tom”Royalty, 84, of Claybanks Twp died Nov. 15, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Warrant issued for quad driver

November 16, 2015

click here to watch video HART — A two-count warrant has been issued for a 53-year-old man, who allegedly assaulted a property owner Nov. 5 in Grant Township with his quad during a trespassing dispute that was captured on video. The man, whose name is not being released until his arraignment, is being charged with one count of felonious assault…

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Blue Cross Complete expected to provide more insurance coverage for area residents.

November 16, 2015

DETROIT — Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan has announced that it is expanding its coverage for lower income individuals and families in select counties in Michigan, including Mason and Oceana counties. Blue Cross Complete of Michigan is a  joint venture between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and AmeriHealth Caritas, which serves Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan members in…

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College offering financial aid workshops at area high schools.

November 16, 2015
College offering financial aid workshops at area high schools.

West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. On Nov. 17, at 6 p.m., Mason County Eastern High School and Mason County Central (MCC) High School will attend a…

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