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…
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…
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…
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…
Pirates learn from the pros Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox visited the Hart High School football field Wednesday, June 28, to host a three-hour kicking camp. Texas native Fox, who has spent his summers in Pentwater since he was a kid, offered the…
Obituary; Loris Briggs, 83, of Hesperia Loris Briggs, 83, of Hesperia, peacefully passed away June 28, 2023. She was in the amazingly tender care of the team at Corwell Health in Fremont, and surrounded by her children, Cindy and Martin Briggs, and her longtime partner, Carl Baskin. Loris led a rewarding and happy life working as a bank teller for years…
Fourth of July fireworks displays will light up the sky There are four places in Oceana County to watch fireworks displays celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. Hart: Hart Sparks Sunday, July 2, at dusk at John Gurney Park over Hart Lake. Pentwater: Monday, July 3, at dusk at Charles Mears State Park over Lake Michigan. Silver Lake: Thunder over…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 28, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Deion Moore Hanna, of 7099 Croswell Ave., Fremont, pleaded guilty to probation violation and was sentenced June 26 to 487 days in jail with credit for 487 days served and $1,258 in fines and costs.…
Shelby State Bank officers receive honors SHELBY — Two Shelby State Bank officers were recently recognized by trade organizations for their efforts to advance the banking industry. Janis Vanderputte vice president, compliance officer, and IT security officer for Shelby State Bank and Jody Brewer, credit officer have both been honored for their contributions to the banking industry and the impact…
Obituary: Howard Kleeves, 84, of Hart Howard B. Kleeves, 84, peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 2, 1939, in Muskegon, to William and Katherine (Kort) Kleeves. Howard was a loving father and husband. He was an avid outdoorsman, spending much of his time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing…
Obituary: Mary Belle Hollis, 92, of Walkerville Mary Belle Hollis, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023. She was born to Ferdnand and Beatrice (Richardson) Winfield, April 24, 1931, in Edmondson, Arkansas. Mary is the mother of Willie Jones, Josephine Jones-Foxx, and Joyce Coleman. Mary had a bubbly personality and always had a smile on her face, everyone…
Obituary: Norma Jean Rasmussen, 89, of Whitehall, formerly of Shelby Norma Jean Rasmussen, 89, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born April 4, 1934, in Shelby, the daughter of Eugene and Josephine (Schmuck) Shafer. Norma graduated from Shelby High School in 1951. She married Dale Rasmussen on June 12,1952. The first years of their marriage were…
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