Calling all princesses and super heroes

July 7, 2023

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…

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Busy summer week for Hart police

July 7, 2023

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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Recent births, posted July 7, 2023

July 7, 2023

Recent births, posted July 7, 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: Archer…

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Folk singer Ben Traverse to perform Thursday evening in Hart

July 6, 2023

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…

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OWI arrests, assaults top police activity over Fourth of July

July 6, 2023

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,…

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Drugs, possible stolen SUV confiscated during traffic stop 

July 6, 2023

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…

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Military ammo can stolen during break-in

July 6, 2023

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…

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Guns stolen in cabin break-in

July 6, 2023

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…

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Man arrested for indecent exposure at Stony Lake beach

July 6, 2023

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…

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Obituary: Melvin Mahan, 94, of Hart

July 5, 2023

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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Recent births, posted July 5, 2023

July 5, 2023

Recent births, posted July 5, 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: Fisher…

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VIDEO: Flyover: Hart Lake, June 29, 2023

July 2, 2023

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.    

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 3, 2023

July 2, 2023

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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Your Venmo or PayPal payment can support local news

July 1, 2023

Your Venmo or PayPal payment can support local news Please consider helping to support local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are brought to you for free thanks to the support of local businesses and individuals. We will not require a paywall, but kindly ask you to consider supporting us with a contribution of your choosing. As the…

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Let’s go fishing

June 30, 2023

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…

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Traffic alert: crash on US 31 near Pentwater

June 30, 2023

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.  

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Sign up for free boater safety classes

June 29, 2023

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…

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Traffic alert: rollover crash on US 31

June 29, 2023

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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HPD news, posted June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

HPD news, posted June 29, 2023 The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, June 15, 2023: 10:02 a.m., mental health complaint, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 2:32 p.m., animal complaint, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 2:58 p.m., motorist assist, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. 11:11 p.m., general assistance, 200…

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Fire destroys barn

June 29, 2023

Fire destroys barn ‘It was glowing pretty good in the sky.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor WEARE TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a barn on 72nd Avenue south of Monroe Road during the early morning hours Thursday, June 29, according to Pentwater Fire Chief Jonathan Hughart, who was the commander on scene. The barn, measuring approximately 24 feet by 24 feet, was…

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Car overturns after avoiding deer collision

June 29, 2023

Car overturns after avoiding deer collision LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Hart woman suffered a minor injury when her car overturned after she avoided hitting a deer on North 168th Avenue near Fox Road Wednesday, June 28, around 5 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The 2012 Ford Fiesta was southbound on 168th Avenue when a…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

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