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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
FERRY TWP. — A total of nine people received non-life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash Sunday, Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of M-20 and 154th Avenue, according to a press release issued by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon. “Oceana County deputies were dispatched to an unknown accident,” the press release states. “A second call to…
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 local law enforcement activity over the weekend, Nov. 13-15, 2015: Friday, Nov. 13, 2015: – 12:40 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 46-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on a fugitive warrant on US-31 near the Muskegon County line,…
SHELBY — The boil water alert issued by the Village of Shelby Thursday, Nov. 12, has been lifted. Shelby Village Clerk Julie Schultz announced in an email message issued shortly before noon Sunday, Nov. 15, the alert has been lifted and the water is safe to drink. The village issued a boil water alert Thursday due to the water system…
MEARS — Oceana’s Women Who Care (WWC) are ready to make a difference for another area nonprofit when they meet Dec. 1 at Open Hearth Grille, 2430 N. 56th Ave. Attendees will hear from an Oceana Home Partnership representative, who will explain how OHP is using the more than $13,000 it has received after WWC members three months ago chose…
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — A group of avid bicyclists and area government officials seeking to improve the safety of U.S. Bicycle Route 35 between Pentwater and Hart have agreed on next steps during a recent meeting. Attendees have dubbed the stretch “Pentwater Trail.” They would like to see a five-mile long, 8- to 10-foot…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – The holiday season is a time of togetherness and cheer, but for some high school students in our area, it can also be a time of hunger. West Shore Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honors society for two-year college students, is holding a food drive to make sure that area…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Morgan James Pearson, 18, of 160 E. East St., Walkerville, was found guilty Oct. 26 of littering – objects in path of vehicle. He was sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed;…
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