Suspect fights with police, rips deputy’s uniform sleeve SHELBY — A 35-year-old Shelby man was arrested on charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, malicious destruction of police property, bond violation and trespassing Sunday, July 9, around 8:30 p.m. at the Wesco convenience store, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Deputies were dispatched to the scene of an unwanted person,” said Sheriff…
‘Pentwater Artisan Learning Center – Equipping for the Next 20 Years’ campaign fund kicks off By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — After celebrating its first 20 years of providing a well-equipped space for area residents to utilize their handiwork skills and teach others who want to learn, the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center is readying itself for the next 20…
Hesperia grad Ali Townsend wins $500 skilled trades scholarship from Pentwater Artisan Learning Center After Pentwater Artisan Learning Center founder Gene Davidson died last October, PALC members created the Gene Davidson Engineering & Skilled Trades Fund at the Community Foundation for Oceana County. Friends and other admirers have been donating in Gene’s memory, and the first scholarship has been awarded.…
Calling all princesses and super heroes NEW ERA — Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite princess or super hero costume to the New Era Farmer’s Market Tuesday, July 11. The market runs from 4-7 p.m. There will be a judged costume parade with prizes for the two best kid costumes and two best adult costumes. Kid’s Club will meet…
Busy summer week for Hart police The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, June 28, 2023: 3:01 a.m., medical assist, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. 1 p.m., fraud complaint, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 2:42 p.m., suspicious situation, 100 block of Lake Street, City of Hart. Thursday, June 29, 2023:…
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Folk singer Ben Traverse to perform Thursday evening in Hart HART — Folk singer Ben Traverse will perform Thursday, July 6, from 7–9 p.m. at the Hart Commons. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy this free event. Join locals and visitors on Thursdays in downtown Hart for a variety of live outdoor music at Hart Commons Park. Enjoy yard games…
OWI arrests, assaults top police activity over Fourth of July The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, June 30, 2023: 12:33 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 49-year-old Texas man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, West Baseline Road, Shelby Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 3:27 a.m., (OCSO), a license plate, insurance papers,…
Drugs, possible stolen SUV confiscated during traffic stop HART — “A large amount of controlled substances” and a suspected stolen SUV were confiscated by police during a traffic stop Friday, June 30, shortly after 10:30 a.m. in the 800 block of Griswold Street, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Oceana County sheriff’s deputies initiated a traffic stop of a…
Military ammo can stolen during break-in GRANT TOWNSHIP — A military ammunition can filled with reloading supplies was stolen from an unlocked residence in the 1900 block of White Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. It is valued at $1,500. The break-in was reported Tuesday afternoon, July 4. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Guns stolen in cabin break-in OTTO TOWNSHIP — Several guns and tools were stolen during a breaking and entering at a cabin in the 2500 block of East Yale Road that was reported Sunday, July 2, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Stolen items include: a .22 caliber combination gun valued at $300; a .22 caliber lever action with…
Man arrested for indecent exposure at Stony Lake beach BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for indecent exposure Wednesday, July 5, around 1 a.m. at the Benona Township Park, commonly known as the “Stony Lake Oval.” When deputies arrived on scene, they observed nine naked males on the Lake Michigan beach…
Obituary: Melvin Mahan, 94, of Hart Melvin Arthur Mahan, 94, of Hart, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at his Home. He was born December 30, 1928, in Hesperia, the son of Mortimer and Ruth (Radley) Mahan. Melvin was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, and served during the Korean War. Melvin married Marie Herrygers on December 9, 1950,…
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VIDEO: Flyover: Hart Lake, June 29, 2023 This Flyover is presented by Peterson Farms, Inc. HART — With the smoke from the Canadian forest fires still lingering slightly, we capture some video flying over Hart Lake on Thursday, June 29.
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 3, 2023 Melvin Arthur Mahan, 94, of Hart, died on Friday, June 30, 2023 Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…
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Let’s go fishing New Era Police Chief Roy Strait and his wife Nancy invite Oceana County Medical Care Facility residents to their home for a fun-filled day of fishing and a picnic. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — New Era Police Chief Roy Strait invited Oceana County Medical Care Facility residents to enjoy a morning of fishing followed by…
Traffic alert: crash on US 31 near Pentwater WEARE TOWNSHIP — Report of a vehicle crash on southbound US 31 by the Monroe Road exit near Pentwater Friday, June 30, around noon.
Sign up for free boater safety classes PENTWATER — Sign up for free boater safety classes set for Thursday and Friday, July 13 and 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Pentwater Yacht Club to earn a boater safety certificate. The class will be taught by Deputy Tim Simon, who is head of the marine division of the Oceana…
Traffic alert: Rollover crash on US 31 UPDATE: Responding units told to disregard — the vehicle was not disabled. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Report of a rollover crash in the median of US 31 Thursday, June 29, around 3:45 p.m. A southbound vehicle crashed approximately two miles north of the Shelby Road exit, according to dispatch information. It is not immediately…
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