City seeks buyer of iconic church HART — After 155 years, the Congregational United Church is closing its doors. Now, the City of Hart Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) has ownership of the church, located at 408 S. State St., and is looking for a buyer. The property includes three buildings: a traditional cathedral-ceiling church with a basement and kitchen;…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Dec. 21, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Nicholas Thomas Gale, 32, of 121 S. Winter St., Hesperia, pleaded guilty Dec. 7 to fraudulent use of a public utility under $500 and was sentenced to $2,100 in restitution. One felony count of fraudulent use of a public…
News alert: Shed fire in Ferry FERRY TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from Ferry Township, Walkerville and Hesperia departments were dispatched to a shed fire at 2500 East Warren Road Thursday, Dec. 21, shortly after 10 a.m. Command reported that the fire was quickly extinguished.
Portion of 144th Avenue closed Thursday FERRY TOWNSHIP — A portion of 144th Avenue between Garfield Road and M 20 is scheduled to be closed for road maintenance until 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes.
Recent births, posted Dec. 21, 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: Estrella…
Obituary: Eileen Griffis, 89, of Pentwater Eileen Ruth Griffis, 89, of Pentwater, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her home. She was born January 4, 1934, in Iowa, the daughter of Nick and Wilhelmina (Ruisch) Spykerman. On June 23, 1951, Eileen married Roy D. Griffis, in Holland; they were married…
Bernice Ann Mitteer, 81, ended her journey on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from Grinch Disease. Her heart had grown three sizes too large. Born in Hart as a proud member of the Ottawa Tribe, and well known for her artistic abilities that made her an award-winning landscape architect, Bernice turned landscapes into masterpieces, cultivating the essence of nature’s beauty. Her…
Employment Opportunity: Staff Accountant – General West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Staff Accountant-General. Bachelor’s degree and three years experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…
Elderly woman dies from exposure to cold after falling PENTWATER — An 89-year-old Pentwater woman died from exposure to the cold last month after falling on her steps and hitting her head, according to a press release issued by Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. “Pentwater Police Department responded to a report of a deceased person on Dec. 19, 2023 in…
Police news, posted Dec. 20, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Friday, Dec. 15, 2023: 3:38 p.m., domestic assault, no arrests, 2000 block of South 168th Avenue, Newfield Township. 3:44 p.m., domestic assault, no arrests, 4700 block of South…
Jackknifed semi on US 31 spills hundreds of gallons of fuel SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A semi truck jackknifed on northbound US 31 near Stony Lake Road during a snowstorm Monday, Dec. 18, around 10 a.m., spilling hundreds of gallons of fuel. The driver, who is a 42-year-old Akron, Ohio woman, sought treatment for minor injuries at Trinity Health Lakeshore Hospital…
MSP news, posted Dec. 20, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, Dec. 18, 2023: 12:01 a.m., a 46-year-old Hart man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Polk Road and State…
Employment Opportunity: Substitute Bus Drivers This is a paid posting. Posted Dec. 20, 2023 to Jan. 4, 2024.
Charges against New Era drone pilot dropped By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART — The charges against a 62-year-old New Era man who was arrested for allegedly flying a drone over an electric substation have been dropped. Donald Ray Muckel was arraigned on the charges following a Nov. 17, 2023 complaint. According to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon, Oceana County sheriff’s…
CTE Allied Health students place in regional competition West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SAGINAW — Students from West Shore Educational Service District’s Career & Technical Education’s Allied Health program recently competed in a Regional Leadership Conference at Saginaw Valley State University. The…
Employment Opportunity: Amber Township (Mason County) Assessor Amber Township, Mason County is seeking a part time employee to fill the Assessor position beginning April 1, 2024. The 2023 SEV is $159,587,100. The parcel breakdown is as follows; Agricultural 77, Commercial 162, Industrial 17, Residential 1,193, and Personal 177 for a total of 1,626. Level 3 (MAAO) certification preferred. The assessor…
Employment Opportunity: Bilingual Full Time Paraprofessional This is a paid posting. Posted Dec. 18 to Jan. 2, 2024
Employment Opportunity: Paraprofessional This is a paid posting. Posted Dec. 18 to Jan. 2, 2024
‘It’s a great day to be a Shelby Tiger’ Shelby unveils new elementary school Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The community celebrated Shelby Public Schools’ new $19 million elementary school building during a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, Dec. 16. Local officials, community members,…
‘Multiple types and amounts of drugs’ seized during traffic stop HART TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies seized “multiple types and amounts of drugs” during a traffic stop Wednesday, Dec. 13, around 3:15 p.m. on 72nd Avenue near Taylor Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A 37-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for drug possession, parole violation, improper license plate…
Man arrested after fleeing from police on crotch rocket motorcycle GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Holton man was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding police, operating without insurance, operating without a license and invalid registration Tuesday, Dec. 12, on East Skeels Road near 192nd Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect was riding a 2011 Kawasaki Ninja…
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