PHOTO GALLERY: Pentwater’s 93rd Annual Homecoming Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor 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,…
Rain doesn’t dampen spirits of Pentwater Homecoming sand sculptors PENTWATER — Scattered storms rolled across Lake Michigan Friday, Aug. 11, but the wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of participants in the 50th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Charles Mears State Park. The contest is one of many fun events taking place this weekend during Pentwater’s 93rd Annual Homecoming Celebration,…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 11, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Magdaleno Miguel Gonzalez-Reyes, of 2177 S. 32nd Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Aug. 8 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to $1,055 in fines and costs. Charges of operating while intoxicated and transporting open…
HPD report, posted Aug. 11, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023: 9:30 a.m., hit-and-run crash, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 2:25 p.m., family trouble, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:09 p.m., wellbeing check, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. 6:15 p.m.,…
Employment Opportunities: West Shore Community College West Shore Community College Seeks motivated individuals to fill multiple part-time positions. Campus Employment part-time positions available include: Catering Services Assistant – this position is responsible for providing excellent customer service in assisting with catered events on our main campus, and our two offsite campuses. Starting pay rate is $12.50 per hour. Concession Stand…
Men involved in sex trafficking sting arraigned, names released By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The three men arrested following a child sex trafficking sting have been arraigned. Arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court were Steven Volpp, 58, of Hart; Kenneth Smith, 53, of Ormond Beach, Fla., who had been camping in Oceana County, and Gabriel Talevich, 20, of…
Jeannetta Roberts receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses LUDINGTON — Registered nurse Jeannetta Roberts, was named the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Roberts is a charge nurse in the ICU (intensive care unit) and has worked at the Ludington hospital since 1998. She was nominated by a patient’s daughter.…
Out of Favor Boys to perform Thursday evening in Hart HART — Contemporary blues band, the Out of Favor Boys, will perform Thursday evening, Aug. 10, from 7-9 p.m. at the Hart Commons. Bring a lawn chair for seating during the free performance that is part of the Music on the Commons summer concert series. Originally from Kalamazoo, the Out…
Hart man arrested in Mason County child trafficking sting By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A Hart man was among three men who were arrested Wednesday evening and are facing charges related to attempting to solicit children using a computer. In a press conference this morning at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Ludington Police Chief…
Letter to the Editor: Opposition group uses intimidation tactics The ‘Boycott Pentwater City’ group opposes a proposal to go before voters that will ask if Pentwater should transition from a village to a city. Dear Editor, Attention Pentwater Township taxpayers — we have high property values AND we pay relatively high tax rates. This is the opinion of the Citizens…
Wyoming woman injured in head-on crash SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Wyoming woman was injured in a head-on crash Wednesday, Aug. 9, shortly before 5:30 p.m. on M 20 in front of Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “The red Honda Pilot driven by a 20-year-old female out of the State of Wyoming, was…
Jury deliberates for four minutes to find Montague man guilty of meth possession By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — It took a jury just four minutes to render a guilty verdict for a 34-year-old Montague man Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court, convicting him of methamphetamine possession. The jury heard testimony about how Cameron Scott Golightly, of…
Employment Opportunity: Regional Case Manager West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Regional Case Manager. Bachelor’s degree plus equivalency and 1-3 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…
Employment Opportunity: Regional Mentor West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Regional Mentor. Bachelor’s degree and six months 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 to: humanresources@wsesd.orguntil filled. The…
The future of farming arrives in Oceana WEARE TOWNSHIP – The Oceana Conservation District in partnership with MSU Agriculture Extension, Oceana County Farm Bureau, MAEAP and the West Central Michigan Horticultural Research, Inc. hosted the first ever Spray Demonstration in Oceana County at the West Michigan Research Station and Farm Tuesday, Aug. 8. The event entailed demonstrations of new sprayer technology…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Aug. 9, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Cyanna Marie Rogers, of 8878 N. Water Wonderland, Branch, pleaded guilty May 8, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Aug. 7, 2023 to 57 days in jail with credit for 57 days served; one…
Watch for lane closures in Silver Lake next week GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Road Commission will fog seal North Shore Drive, 24th Avenue, Fox Road and Ridge Road next week. There will be lane closures and one way traffic. The work area is highlighted in yellow on the above map.
Employment Opportunity: Vandervest Electric Motor & Fabricating Vandervest Electric Motor & Fabricating, LLC is accepting resumes for a part-time mechanically inclined person. Electric motor knowledge, machining, welding and hand tool experience a plus. Will train the right person. Email resume to: vandervest48@yahoo.com or drop off at 5635 W. Dewey Road, Ludington on August 21, 22\, 23 and 24 between 1…
A special Homecoming at Gull Landing By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER — This year’s Pentwater Homecoming celebration has special meaning for one of the village’s newest business operators. Nick Lascari grew up in Pentwater, graduating from Pentwater High School in 1999. When he was 16 years old, Nick began washing dishes at Gull Landing Restaurant. For the next 14 years…
Shelby man faces prison for truck theft, dangerous weapon and police assault By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 26-year-old Shelby man faces up to a 22-month minimum prison term after pleading “no contest” to felony charges of unlawful driving away of an automobile/car theft, assault with a dangerous weapon and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday,…
Pentwater’s 93rd Homecoming celebration begins Thursday PENTWATER — The 93rd Annual Homecoming Celebration is set for Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 10-13. This event has grown to become the largest and most cherished occasion in Pentwater, drawing both locals and visitors to come “home” and revel in the festivities. Among the highlights are the Farmers Market, the Strawberry Shortcake Social, the…
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