SHELBY — Two women are vying for the 2015 Asparagus Queen title during the National Asparagus Festival’s Banquet and Pageant set for Saturday, June 6, at 6 p.m. at Shelby High School. The formal evening includes a spectacular dinner, music and entertainment. Tickets will be available on the merchandise page of the NAF web site prior to the event and…
PENTWATER TWP. — A third suspect in connection to a Ludington meth lab on North Harrison Street was arrested Monday, May 18, according to a State Sheriffs Chiefs Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) press release Kenneth James Purple, 25, of Scottville, was arraigned in 79th District Court on felony charges of operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine and delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. He…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Since the asparagus season began two weeks ago, Oceana farmers and processors have been experiencing a major worker shortage. Now, a cold front that hit overnight Monday, May 18, is threatening crops as forecasters are saying there is a possibility of frost Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. “If we get frost, it could be a…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Hart Middle School fifth graders have spent the last nine weeks learning about ways to prevent crime; promote safety; and serve as good citizens, during the TEAM program with instructor Sgt. Kevin Skipski of the Hart Police Department. Skipski, Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback and the middle school teachers involved in this year’s…
Dixie Lee Fralic, 58 of Hart, formerly of Manistee passed away on Friday, May 15 at her home surrounded by her family after a hard fought fight with cancer. She won the battle and now celebrates with her savior in heaven. Dixie was born on September 29, 1956 in Frankfort, the daughter of Robert and Norma (Soper) Schimke, and graduated…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — Officers from the Hart Police Department arrested a 41-year-old New Era man for operating while intoxicated Friday, May 15, at 10:30 p.m. at Polk Road and State Street. A 63-year-old Chicago man was…
Dixie L. Fralic, 58, of Hart, formerly of Manistee passed away on Friday, May 15 at her home. Arrangments by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record.
JACKSON – More than 700 workers are currently at work across Michigan clearing trees away from electric lines for Consumers Energy, part of the company’s commitment to delivering electricity safely and reliably. “We know from experience that fallen branches and limbs are a major source of power outages,” said Mary Palkovich, Consumers Energy’s vice president of energy delivery. “We work…
Welcome to the world! Novalee Niyla-Maye Robbins, the daughter of Ariel and Kenneth Robbins III of Hart, was born May 14, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com.
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. FERRY TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post are investigating a breaking and entering to camper located in the 1000 block of East Shelby Road. The break-in was reported Saturday, May 15,…
SHELBY — Only a few spots remain open in the 2015 Joe Foster Open, AKA Oceana Best Ball, which is set for the weekend of June 13 and 14 at Oceana Golf Club. You can sign up as a foursome or as a twosome to be paired with others. There are six flights, which are determined after Round One. Tee…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. Lansing has been abuzz with speculation about the political future of State Senator Virgil Smith, Jr. (D-Detroit). In the early morning hours of Sunday, May 10, Smith allegedly fired several shots at his ex-wife, Anistia Thomas, outside his home at 18601 Wexford Street in Detroit. Thomas claims that she was invited to…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A drop in funding has meant that the administration at West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) has had to make some tough choices recently. The most recent choices have involved the reduction of personnel but not a reduction in service, according to the agency’s director. “We have seen two consecutive years of Medicaid reductions,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. NEWFIELD TWP. — Like the old saying goes, “everything but the kitchen sink,” the culprits who broke into a foreclosed-upon home in the 5600 block of Loop Road, stole everything. However, they took the kitchen sink. Oceana County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the breaking and entering that occurred some time last weekend, said Lt. Craig Mast. A…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. FERRY TWP. — For a couple of hippies who moved to Oceana County and lived on a commune 40 years ago, Bill and Patrice Bobier have made enormous impacts on this community and continue to do so, going full circle. Bill and Patrice arrived in Michigan in 1971, first residing in a commune across the…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: – Derek Scott Lanore, 22, of 1420 Yarmouth Ave., Muskegon, was arrested April 25 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a misdemeanor of driving while license suspended (DWLS). Pretrial: May 16 at 10:15 a.m. Bail: $5,000/personal. – Samuel Benjamin…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. 27th Circuit Court – Michael Shawn Kelly, 54, of 124 Bogue St., Walkerville, was found guilty March 23 of controlled substance, possession of a non-narcotic. He was sentenced May 11 to one year in jail with credit for 59 days served; serve 90 days forthwith/balance to be served at the court’s discretion; driver’s license suspended…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ROTHBURY — Four people were transported to an area hospital by Oceana County EMS Thursday, May 14, following a truck vs. van crash at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Winston Road and Oceana Drive. A 2000 Dodge Dakota pickup truck driven by an 83-year-old Montague man was westbound on Winston Road, leaving the…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. GRANT TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police were dispatched to a conservation violation complaint Wednesday, May 13, at 11:42 p.m. on Federal Forest Route 9278 near Roosevelt Road for…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Law enforcement officers from all county agencies joined together Wednesday, May 13, at noon for the Oceana County Police Memorial, which honors fallen officers. Oceana County Sheriff Robert Farber gave the introduction, followed by a opening prayer by Pastor George Reed of the Shelby United Congregational Church of Christ. Honor guards were Nick…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. SHELBY TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post are investigating a complaint of malicious destruction of property to a vehicle at the carpool parking lot located in the 4000 block of West…
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