SHELBY — Local men and boys aged 12 and older are invited to The Ladder Community Center for the Band of Brothers event Saturday, Feb. 15, from 9-11:15 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be served while local servicemen share inspiring stories. No registration is required. ___________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
George August Grymonprez, 74, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home. He was born September 28, 1950, in Yale, Mich., the son of George and Blanche Evelyn (Taylor) Grymonprez. George was a graduate of Yale High School, and worked various jobs throughout his life, but most notable was his employment as a bus driver for the…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Oceana County man facing multiple charges in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, including delivery of a controlled substance causing death, rejected a plea offer Tuesday, Jan. 28, of serving a minimum of just over 19 years in prison. Travis Michael Gale, who is lodged in the Mason County Jail on a…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. BIG RAPIDS — Five Hart High School band students performed in the Randall Standridge High School All-Star Band Monday, Jan. 27, at Big Rapids High School. All-star Pirate musicians include: senior J.J. Bizon on French horn, junior Aubrey Hendrickson on flute, sophomore Peter Tuinstra on…
Mark James Mandarano, 48, of Mears, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at his home. Mark, or as everyone knew him, Markus; some even had the amazing opportunity to call him Dad. He was the best dad, friend, and boyfriend. Mark accomplished many things but these are all things he did best. Mark’s life began in Hart, on February 20,…
Larry Ivan Hetland, 68, of Shelby, also affectionately known as ‘Het,’ passed away Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born May 13, 1956, in Hart, the son of Willard and Norma (Peterson) Hetland. Larry joined the United States Marine Corps in 1973, and was a proud veteran. Following his military service, he was a skilled crane and heavy equipment operator;…
LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) has been elected to serve as an associate speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House of Representatives for the 2025-26 legislative session. “I am honored to be selected by my peers to assume this leadership role,” VanderWall said. “I look forward to continuing to work alongside them to advance policies that matter to…
Barton Mansfield Zachrich, 75, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 26. He was born on Feb. 8, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Alvin and Roberta (Mansfield) Zachrich. The Zachrich family soon moved to Michigan, where Bart lived for most of his life. He spent some of his happiest times in childhood at the family cottage on…
Employment: Custodial/Maintenance – Part-Time Part-time custodial and light maintenance position at St. Joseph and St. Vincent churches, located in Weare Township (Hart) and Pentwater. Must have valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50 pounds. Must have general knowledge of and ability to perform light maintenance tasks and custodial duties and attention to detail. Must be on call periodically. Starting…
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect until 1 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, for several area counties, including Oceana, Mason, Lake, Newaygo, Mecosta, Osceola and Clare. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches are predicted with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. _____________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Take a break from the stress of daily life and venture into the serene woodlands of the Pentwater Pathways where peace and quiet prevail. The pathways consist of 7.2 different trail miles that form four loops. If you ski each loop — which duplicate in some spots — you can ski over…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 24, 2025: 4:56 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 47-year-old Holton man was arrested on an outstanding warrant and charged with driving while license suspended, Winston Road near Bartlett Street,…
‘The deputy and trooper took their winter coats off to try and warm the man up who had been lying out in the conditions for at least two hours.’ GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Oceana County emergency workers heroically saved an injured snowmobiler in the Upper Silver Lake area during blizzard-like conditions Wednesday night, Jan. 22. A 40-year-old Spring Lake man was…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HART — The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025: 12:20 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 3:01 p.m., fraud complaint, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 4:29 p.m.,…
Beverly Ann Earp, 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Bev was born January 5, 1949, in Detroit, to James and Dolores (Hooper) Hamilton, and was the third of six children. She grew up in Detroit, Livonia, and Farmington Hills. She was married first to William Kuhary in June 1975, and then to James Earp in December 1983. Bev…
Roberto Antonio Torres, 85, a beloved figure of Hart, sadly left our world on Wednesday, January, 22, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. Roberto was a kind and loving father, husband, grandpa, great-grandpa, and friend. Those who were fortunate enough to know him knew the kind of man he was; a hard worker, always trying to help when he…
The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Gateway to Success Academy Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Public Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central, including Victory Early Childhood Center All MCC games, practices and events have…
HART – The snow is piling up, and the annual Hart Winterfest set for Saturday Feb. 1 will offer a day piled with fun and exciting events for all ages. Winterfest will pack in several cold weather activities, including a vintage snowmobile show and swap meet, a soup walk, an outdoor corn hole tournament, a scavenger hunt and more. Vintage…
Michael Emerson Paquette, 62, of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by his close friends. He was born June 22, 1962, in Muskegon, the son of Michael Lewis Paquette and Nancy (Jager) Paquette. Michael graduated from Whitehall High School in 1980. After high school, he proudly served our country in the United States Army,…
Allen Joseph Burrington, 73, of Hart, went to Heaven on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Muskegon. He was also born in Muskegon on July 23, 1951, to his mother, Maudie Lathrop Burrington. Allen, the middle sibling to Marguerite, Michael, Gary, and Diane, was raised only by their hardworking, faithful, and loving mother in Elbridge, near the Lathrop family farm, his…
James Francis Zalewski, 80, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press…
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