VanderWall to serve as vice chair of two state house committees

January 14, 2023

VanderWall to serve as vice chair of two state house committees State Rep. Curtis VanderWall (R, Ludington) has announced that his new Lansing office is officially open and ready to serve the residents of Michigan’s 102nd House District. VanderWall is beginning his second term after being re-elected to the Michigan House of Representatives this past November. He represents the new…

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Let it snow! Hart Winterfest set for Feb. 3 and 4

January 13, 2023

Let it snow! Hart Winterfest set for Feb. 3 and 4 HART — The annual Hart Winterfest returns for another year of winter-themed events Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3 and 4.   The weekend kicks off with a broomball tournament Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot north of LaProbadita. It is free for pre-registered players. Get out your broom…

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HPD news, Jan. 13, 2023

January 13, 2023

HPD news, Jan. 13, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023: 12:23 a.m., motorist assist, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 11:06 a.m., harassment complaint, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. Noon, suspicious situation, Griswold Street and Polk Road, City of Hart. 6:35 p.m., harassment complaint, 700 block…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 13, 2023

January 13, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 13, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Craig Anthony Skirnski, of 395 N. Elm St., Shelby; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); third-offense domestic violence. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Juan Clemente Quintero, of 4164 N.…

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Suspected meth found during couple’s shoplifting arrest 

January 13, 2023

Suspected meth found during couple’s shoplifting arrest  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Five grams of suspected methamphetamine were found on a male suspect during a shoplifting investigation Thursday, Jan. 12, shortly before 8 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 30-year-old Mears man and a 32-year-old Hart woman were both arrested on charges of retail fraud following…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 12, 2023

January 12, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 12, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Mark Lane Foster, of 3417 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, was found guilty Nov. 15 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Jan. 3 to 10 days suspended jail with credit for 10 days served; Alcohol…

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Frosty’s Snow Ball Jan. 21 will raise money for Pentwater band instruments

January 12, 2023

Frosty’s Snow Ball Jan. 21 will raise money for Pentwater band instruments PENTWATER — Efforts are underway to purchase new instruments for Pentwater band students, and Frosty’s Snow Ball is the newest addition to the campaign. The event will take place at the FOE Bowling Club located at 4555 N Oceana Dr., Hart. A portion of each game bowled will…

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Recent births, posted Jan. 12, 2023

January 12, 2023

Recent births, posted Jan. 12, 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: Olivia…

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Lighthouse Keepers Association hires new director

January 11, 2023

Lighthouse Keepers Association hires new director LUDINGTON — Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA) has recently hired Jack Greve as its executive director. Greve most recently worked in southwest Michigan as executive director and curator of the North Berrien Historical Museum in Coloma. He was also a board member of the Paw Paw Lake Sailing Foundation.     “Growing up…

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Pet Connection: Meet Zoey

January 10, 2023

Pet Connection: Meet Zoey Zoey was found outside Big Hart Brewing Co. and rescued by the cooks who work there. Zoey had a virus, and a bony growth that had to be removed from her mouth. She was in rough shape when she was taken in by Oceana County Animal Friends, but after a couple vet visits she is ready…

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Volunteers’ dedication gives stray cats a new life

January 10, 2023

Volunteers’ dedication gives stray cats a new life By Allison Scarbrough, Editor MEARS — In the past year, the Oceana County Animal Friends organization has found homes for nearly 150 stray cats. “Most of these cats were outside freezing and starving,” said Oceana County Animal Friends Vice President Amy Vanderwilk. “Our mission is to help abused, neglected or homeless cats.”…

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Man crawls through dog door to break into ex-wife’s house

January 9, 2023

Man crawls through dog door to break into ex-wife’s house HART — A 37-year-old New Era man pleaded guilty in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 9, to breaking and entering after crawling through a dog door to get inside his ex-wife’s Grant Township house. Matthew Charles Dukes, of 2235 W. Cleveland Rd., also pleaded guilty to writing a…

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Applications open for Pentwater Juried Art and Craft Fair 

January 9, 2023

Applications open for Pentwater Juried Art and Craft Fair  PENTWATER — The Pentwater Junior Women’s Club announces the 58th annual Pentwater Juried Art and Craft Fair is set for Saturday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Village Green.  To have a booth in the fair, all work must be original and of the artist’s own creation.…

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Domestic violence arrests top police activity

January 9, 2023

Domestic violence arrests top police activity The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 6, 2023: 9:45 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office) a 32-year-old Mears woman was arrested for domestic violence, 5800 block of West Fifth Street, Golden Township. 10 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 55-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for domestic violence, 144th Avenue…

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Obituary: Joni Rood, 36, of Shelby

January 9, 2023

Obituary: Joni Rood, 36, of Shelby Joni Marie Rood, 36, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was born June 19, 1986 in Shelby, the daughter of Sharon Rood. Joni always had a flare for the dramatic and was a very intelligent, creative person having earned a master’s degree in psychology.  She loved children and all animals, especially…

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News alert: pickup truck fire in Ferry

January 7, 2023

News alert: pickup truck fire in Ferry FERRY TOWNSHIP — Central Dispatch received a 911 call of a pickup truck on fire on 140th Avenue near M 20 Saturday, Jan. 7, around 10:15 a.m. No one was reported to be inside the truck.

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ESD offering early childhood education training

January 6, 2023

ESD offering early childhood education training 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 AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — In an effort to increase the availability of early childhood professionals in the area, the West Shore Educational Service District recently began offering…

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Obituary: Joseph Vanden Heuvel, 101, of Hart

January 6, 2023

Obituary: Joseph Vanden Heuvel, 101, of Hart Joseph Adrian Vanden Heuvel, 101, of Hart, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at his home. Joe was born October 7, 1921, in a log home in Crystal Township, the son of John and Nina (Oomen) Vanden Heuvel, who were immigrants from Belgium and The Netherlands. Joe married his neighbor, Theda Mae Cummins,…

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Catalytic converters stolen off car at dealership

January 6, 2023

Catalytic converters stolen off car at dealership SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Three catalytic converters valued at over $3,000 were stolen from a vehicle parked in a lot at Affordable Auto Service & Sales on Shelby Road, according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The theft was reported Wednesday morning, Jan. 4. Other recent police activity in Oceana…

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Oceana County seeks input on master plan update

January 6, 2023

Oceana County seeks input on master plan update   CLICK HERE TO GO DIRECTLY TO SURVEY   This is a paid posting

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WSCC fall dean’s list announced

January 5, 2023

WSCC fall dean’s list announced WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2022 Fall Semester.  Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and…

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