Portion of Webster Road closed CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Webster Road between 56th and 64th avenues is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, May 23 and 24, for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…
Portion of Filmore Road closed HART TOWNSHIP — Filmore Road from Oceana Drive to 88th Avenue will be closed for road work Tuesday, May 23, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. 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.…
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Obituary: Frances Buck, 92, of Pentwater Frances Jane Buck, 92, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Frances was born on December 16, 1930, the daughter of Harold Mehl and Erma (Conklin) Mehl. Upon graduation from high school in 1948, she went on to further her education at Hackley Hospital School of Nursing, earning her nursing degree in…
Memorial Day parade schedule The following are Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in Oceana County Monday, May 29: New Era: 9 a.m. parade downtown. Route begins at New Era Christian School; goes down First Street; and ends at Veterans Park where there will be a brief ceremony. Rothbury: 9 a.m. service at the cemetery across from the Rothbury Community Church,…
Large black bear spotted in Oceana County The Oceana Conservation District shared photos of a black bear recently spotted in Oceana County. “Some cool shots of a black bear in Oceana County!” states a post on the conservation district’s Facebook page. “Black bears are the only species of bear found in Michigan. Given the size, this one looks to be…
Recent births, posted May 22, 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: Mila…
Fire destroys Walkerville-area trailer A single-wide trailer at 609 Clock Road was totally destroyed by fire Thursday evening, May 18, said Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. The American Red Cross was called to assist the family of four displaced by the fire. No one was injured in the blaze. Firefighters from Walkerville, Hart, Crystal Township and Ferry Township responded to…
HPD report, May 19, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 4, 2023: 7:30 a.m., assault and battery, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 9:20 a.m., suspicious situation, 500 block of Water Street, City of Hart. 5:50 p.m., animal complaint, 10 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 7 p.m., criminal…
79th District Court arraignments, May 19, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Joseph Luz Mosqueda, of 8162 W. Arthur Rd., New Era; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); felonious assault. Preliminary exam: June 6 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10,000/personal recognizance (PR). Matthew Carl Duell, of 4212 N. 120th Ave., Hart; OCSO; fleeing…
79th District Court sentencings, May 19, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Dakota Michael Follett, of 7524 E. M 20, Hesperia, was found guilty May 16 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); Victim Impact Panel; and $1,055 in fines and costs. One count of operating…
Honoring fallen officers HART — Police officers from several Oceana County agencies gathered on the courthouse lawn Friday, May 19, for a Police Officers Memorial Service, honoring the men women of law enforcement who died in the line of duty. Oceana County Sheriff Mast made the introduction, and guest speaker was Hart Mayor Vicki Platt, who is the Oceana County…
Expect lane closures on US 31 north of Shelby Monday SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled lane closures for bridge work Monday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on northbound and southbound US 31 at Buchanan Road. The work is weather dependent. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…
Obituary: George Sadler, 65, of Pentwater George Peter Sadler, 65, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home. He was born October 1, 1957, in Ludington, the son of George “Buffy” and Marcia Sadler. George grew up in the Ludington and Scottville area, and was a graduate of Mason County Central High School, class of 1975. He…
Listen to a history lesson on your phone while strolling through Pentwater Call 231-720-0291 PENTWATER — Would you like an easy way to reminisce, or expand your knowledge about Pentwater history? The Pentwater Historical Society has announced the new Hancock History Self-Guided Audio Tour. It’s free, and easily accessed on a cell phone or landline simply by dialing 231-720-0291 and…
Local prosecutors oppose juvenile lifer bills The prosecutors stress that the proposed legislation would leave victims without justice and decrease public safety. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren R. P. Kreinbrink and Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph J. Bizon announced they are joining most of the 83 Michigan county prosecuting attorneys in opposition to the juvenile lifer legislation poised to pass…
Reward offered for missing Rothbury-area dog GRANT TOWNSHIP— A small white dog named Chase has been missing in the Rothbury area since May 9. Chase is a 3-year-old Chinese Crested male that weighs 13 pounds wearing a blue harness and dragging a blue leash. He was last seen Sunday, May 14, in the area of 92nd Avenue and McKinley Road.…
Request for Proposals: Pentwater Township: Pentwater Hart Trail Pentwater Township is requesting proposals for Engineering and Associated Professional Consulting Services for a portion of the Pentwater Hart Trail. Pentwater Township requests interested companies to submit a proposal for the engineering and associated professional consulting services for a portion of the Pentwater Hart Trail. Request for Proposal (RFP) can be obtained…
First marijuana dispensary in Oceana County opening soon By Allison Scarbrough, Editor WEARE TOWNSHIP — The first marijuana dispensary in Oceana County, Supergood, is set to open just in time for summer at the start of Memorial Day Weekend, May 26. The new cannabis store is located in the historic River House Trading Post building on Monroe Road by US…
Request for Proposals: Crystal Valley County Park Architectural/Engineering and associated professional consulting services for the redevelopment of Crystal Valley County Park. Crystal Township requests interested companies to submit a Proposal for the Redevelopment of Crystal Valley County Park. Request for Proposal (RFP) can be obtained on or after May 16, 2023 by contacting the Township representative, John Wilson at snodawg618@att.net.…
Obituary: Joan Haiss, 80, of Pentwater Joan Ruth Haiss, 80, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Joan was born December 5, 1942, the daughter of Clyde and Priscilla (Phillips) Dickenson. Growing up Joan was the only girl raised with a family of four brothers, who she loved deeply. On September 2, 1962, she married the love of…
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