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.
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…
Bread of Life Food Pantry receives $12,000 Twelve one-hour meetings; over $100,000 contributed to 12 area nonprofits; growth from 53 to 125 members; learning; making new friends — that pretty much sums up the first three years of Oceana’s Women Who Care, which begins its fourth year when it meets Tuesday, June 2, at 5:30 p.m. at Gull Landing in…
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. GREENWOOD TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 31-year-old Hesperia man for second-offense driving while license suspended and for no insurance Monday, May 11, at 9:45 p.m. at…
Betty Colby, 89, of Rothbury., died Sunday, May 10, 2015. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
MUSKEGON — Hart school bus driver Doug Fris is headed to state competition following his recent performance in the 14th Annual Region 20 ‘Roadeo’ School Bus Driving Championship. Fris participated in the regional competition with fellow Hart bus drivers, Maryjo Schaner, Lynda Fortich, Alicia Smith and Gladys Swihart. They were among 36 drivers participating from seven area school districts at…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Three 14-year-old Hesperia boys currently lodged in the Ottawa County Juvenile Detention Facility face charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, kidnapping and rape, all of which carry maximum life sentences. Despite their age, two of the boys are currently facing charges in 27th Circuit Court due to the seriousness of the alleged crimes…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 39-year-old White Cloud man pleaded no contest in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 11, to attempted larceny $1,000-$20,000 in connection to an incident at a medical marijuana growing operation last fall in Newfield Township that involved an exhaustive manhunt by police for the other four co-defendants involved. Richard Wilson’s plea agreement includes a 30-day maximum…
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