Obituary: James Hodges, 88, of Hart

June 12, 2023

Obituary: James Hodges, 88, of Hart James “Jim” Henry Hodges, 88, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at home with family. Jim was born August 5, 1934, in Elbridge Township, to Carol Bruce Hodges and Nina Blanche Reinhart. Jim graduated from Hart High School in 1953. In May of…

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AgriScience Summer Camp scheduled for July

June 12, 2023

AgriScience Summer Camp scheduled for July West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Oceana County Press and Mason County Press.  WEARE TOWNSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District will hold a CTE (Career Technical Education) Agriscience summer camp, AgriScience Everywhere, Monday, July 10 through Thursday, July 13 at the West Michigan…

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Scottville Clown Band awards over $12,000 in honor of 120th anniversary

June 11, 2023

Scottville Clown Band awards over $12,000 in honor of 120th anniversary By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — In honor of its 120th anniversary, the Scottville Clown Band is awarding $12,000 in scholarships in 2023. The band has recently announced the recipients of its Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship. Since 1962, the Clown Band has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to junior…

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PHOTO GALLERY: 50th Annual National Asparagus Festival

June 10, 2023

PHOTO GALLERY: 50th Annual National Asparagus Festival HART — Thousands gathered for the Joan Glover National Asparagus Festival Royale Parade Saturday, June 10, 2023.                                                    

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Cultivating a championship culture in Hart

June 9, 2023

Cultivating a championship culture in Hart Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The Hart Girls Track Team captured its second straight Division 3 state championship and third state title in six seasons Saturday, June 3, and the Pirate boys team took third place. Sophomore Jessica…

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Hali Hayes receives Principal’s Award

June 8, 2023
Hali Hayes receives Principal’s Award

Hali Hayes receives Principal’s Award Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  SHELBY —  Hali Hayes was honored with Shelby Middle School’s top overall eighth grade award, the Principal’s Award, during the school’s awards celebration at the end of the school year Thursday, June 8. “Students this morning were recognized in the…

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Police report, posted June 8, 2023

June 8, 2023

Police report, posted June 8, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, June 3, 2023: 11:35 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a vape pen was stolen, 7700 block of East Gale Road, Newfield Township. 7:55 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 42-year-old Mears woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, North 34th Avenue near Taylor Road, Golden…

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HPD news, June 8, 2023

June 8, 2023

HPD news, June 8, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 1, 2023: 1:52 a.m., juvenile complaint, Church and State streets, City of Hart. 6:30 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 6:49 p.m., disturbance, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 8:29 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31 Expressway…

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Court news, June 8, 2023

June 8, 2023

Court news, June 8, 2023 The following are recent proceedings in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felony Juan Sanchez, Jr., of 68 N. State St., Shelby; unlawful driving away of an automobile (car theft); fleeing police; and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Preliminary exam: June 27 at 1 p.m. Bail: $75,000/cash. Misdemeanors Kaleb Nelson Kamps, of 6366 112th Ave., Holland; driving while…

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Recent births, posted June 8, 2023

June 8, 2023

Recent births, posted June 8, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Lyrah…

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Obituary: Dianna Halverson, 73, of Grand Rapids

June 7, 2023

Obituary: Dianna Halverson, 73, of Grand Rapids Dianna Paulette (Snyder) Halverson, 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away April 24, 2023. She was born March 28, 1950 in Hart to Ralph L.I. Snyder and Marjorie Roberta (Bromley) Snyder. She was one of five siblings that included three sisters, and one brother, Gary Snyder, who died as a baby before Dianna was…

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Obituary: William Benson, 72, of Hart

June 7, 2023

Obituary: William Benson, 72, of Hart William Henry Benson, 72, of Hart, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born January 6, 1951, in Chicago, the son of Henry and Rita (Puhl) Benson. Bill was a proud patriot who was devoted to his family and career; he was employed for 30 years with the Public School District #88. He…

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79th District Court misdemeanor arraignments, posted June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023

79th District Court misdemeanor arraignments, posted June 6, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on misdemeanor charges: Kara Anne Hibbert, of 16441 15 Mile Rd., Clinton Township, Michigan; operating with a high blood alcohol content. Pretrial conference: June 22 at 3:30 p.m. Bail: $750/cash. Elijah Christian-Galvan Flores, of 1724 Midtown Circle, Royal Oak,…

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The Farmhouse dishes up fresh, modern dining experience 

June 6, 2023
The Farmhouse dishes up fresh, modern dining experience 

The Farmhouse dishes up fresh, modern dining experience  By Fred Inglis, Contributing Writer BENONA TOWNSHIP — The newest restaurant in Oceana County opened last weekend on Scenic Drive near Stony Lake. “The Farmhouse” is the creation of Kayla and Jason Wenk, and just as they did with their purchase of Oceana Golf Club and Benona Shores Golf Club, they invested…

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Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club 58th annual juried art fair July 8

June 5, 2023

Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club 58th annual juried art fair July 8 PENTWATER — Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club will hosts its 58th Annual Juried Art and Craft Fair, Saturday, July  8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Village Green.  The juried art fair features all original work of the artists’ own creation, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, weaving, clothing, sculpture…

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Vacation Bible eXperience at First Baptist Church set for June 12-15

June 5, 2023

Vacation Bible eXperience at First Baptist Church set for June 12-15 HART — First Baptist Church of Hart will hold EPIC Vacation Bible eXperience (VBX) Monday through Thursday, June 12-15, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. VBX is for students 4 years old and potty trained through entering eighth grade. It is free. Registration opens daily at 9 a.m. “Join us…

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HPD news, posted June 5, 2023

June 5, 2023

HPD news, posted June 5, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 18, 2023: 11:19 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Riverside Drive, City of Hart. 3 p.m., motorist assist, Polk Road and Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 4:30 p.m., lost property, Hilltop Street and State Street, City of Hart. 8 p.m., suspicious situation,…

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Emma Woller crowned 2023 Asparagus Queen

June 4, 2023

  Emma Woller crowned 2023 Asparagus Queen WEARE TOWNSHIP — Emma Woller was crowned the 2023 Asparagus Queen during the Queen’s Pageant and Fundraiser Saturday, June 3, at the West Michigan Research Station. Chelsi Walicki was named the Asparagus Queen First Runner-Up. Emma is a senior at Michigan State University studying crop and soil science with a minor in agribusiness…

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Students, parents have ‘hole’ lot of fun on Donut Day 

June 3, 2023

Students, parents have ‘hole’ lot of fun on Donut Day  Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — Parents joined Shelby Middle School students for donuts before the school day Friday, June 2, for National Donut Day “We had about 45 parents/family members RSVP plus their students,” said Shelby Middle School…

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Honoring those who make a difference

June 3, 2023

Honoring those who make a difference West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Forty-one people were honored Friday afternoon for role they play in the lives of children and young adult who receive special education services from…

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Tin man arrives in Hart

June 2, 2023

Tin man arrives in Hart HART — There is no place like home, and a gigantic tin man has found his home in Hart. The tin man is part of the Hart Project aimed at getting more art installations downtown. The endeavor, “25 by 2025,” is an effort to get 25 art installations to the downtown area. A flatbed truck…

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