West Shore Bank celebrating 125 years with customer appreciation events LUDINGTON — On June 30, West Shore Bank will have served the local area for 125 years. The bank was founded as State Savings Bank of Scottville in downtown Scottville by Curtis W. MacPhail. In honor of the Bank’s anniversary, West Shore Bank is partnering with several local businesses…
Juveniles steal cat, mom throws it outside ROTHBURY — A cat was reported stolen, and juveniles were recorded walking away with it Friday evening, May 19, in the 7000 block of Surf Court, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “Nobody knows where the cat went, although they admit to taking it,” said Hasty. “The mom doesn’t…
‘Woman beater’ spray painted on house after assault HART TOWNSHIP — After a juvenile female was assaulted by a juvenile male, someone spray painted “woman beater” on the side of a house located in the 3600 block of West Lever Road Friday, May 19, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Then, eggs were thrown at the…
Obituary: Robert VandenHeuvel, 74, of Pentwater Robert Allen VandenHeuvel, 74 of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Robert, also known lovingly as Bob Vandy, was born on January 14, 1949, in Hart, the son of the late Frank and Lorena (Wieber) VandenHeuvel. In 1967, he graduated from Hart High School, and shortly after was drafted in the United…
WSCC Dean’s List, winter semester 2023 WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2023 winter semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time…
Portion of Webster Road closed CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Webster Road between 56th and 64th avenues is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, May 23 and 24, for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…
Portion of Filmore Road closed HART TOWNSHIP — Filmore Road from Oceana Drive to 88th Avenue will be closed for road work Tuesday, May 23, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. 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.…
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Obituary: Frances Buck, 92, of Pentwater Frances Jane Buck, 92, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Frances was born on December 16, 1930, the daughter of Harold Mehl and Erma (Conklin) Mehl. Upon graduation from high school in 1948, she went on to further her education at Hackley Hospital School of Nursing, earning her nursing degree in…
Memorial Day parade schedule The following are Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in Oceana County Monday, May 29: New Era: 9 a.m. parade downtown. Route begins at New Era Christian School; goes down First Street; and ends at Veterans Park where there will be a brief ceremony. Rothbury: 9 a.m. service at the cemetery across from the Rothbury Community Church,…
Large black bear spotted in Oceana County The Oceana Conservation District shared photos of a black bear recently spotted in Oceana County. “Some cool shots of a black bear in Oceana County!” states a post on the conservation district’s Facebook page. “Black bears are the only species of bear found in Michigan. Given the size, this one looks to be…
Recent births, posted May 22, 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: Mila…
Fire destroys Walkerville-area trailer A single-wide trailer at 609 Clock Road was totally destroyed by fire Thursday evening, May 18, said Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. The American Red Cross was called to assist the family of four displaced by the fire. No one was injured in the blaze. Firefighters from Walkerville, Hart, Crystal Township and Ferry Township responded to…
HPD report, May 19, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 4, 2023: 7:30 a.m., assault and battery, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 9:20 a.m., suspicious situation, 500 block of Water Street, City of Hart. 5:50 p.m., animal complaint, 10 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 7 p.m., criminal…
79th District Court arraignments, May 19, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Joseph Luz Mosqueda, of 8162 W. Arthur Rd., New Era; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); felonious assault. Preliminary exam: June 6 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10,000/personal recognizance (PR). Matthew Carl Duell, of 4212 N. 120th Ave., Hart; OCSO; fleeing…
79th District Court sentencings, May 19, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Dakota Michael Follett, of 7524 E. M 20, Hesperia, was found guilty May 16 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); Victim Impact Panel; and $1,055 in fines and costs. One count of operating…
Honoring fallen officers HART — Police officers from several Oceana County agencies gathered on the courthouse lawn Friday, May 19, for a Police Officers Memorial Service, honoring the men women of law enforcement who died in the line of duty. Oceana County Sheriff Mast made the introduction, and guest speaker was Hart Mayor Vicki Platt, who is the Oceana County…
Expect lane closures on US 31 north of Shelby Monday SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled lane closures for bridge work Monday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on northbound and southbound US 31 at Buchanan Road. The work is weather dependent. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…
Obituary: George Sadler, 65, of Pentwater George Peter Sadler, 65, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home. He was born October 1, 1957, in Ludington, the son of George “Buffy” and Marcia Sadler. George grew up in the Ludington and Scottville area, and was a graduate of Mason County Central High School, class of 1975. He…
Listen to a history lesson on your phone while strolling through Pentwater Call 231-720-0291 PENTWATER — Would you like an easy way to reminisce, or expand your knowledge about Pentwater history? The Pentwater Historical Society has announced the new Hancock History Self-Guided Audio Tour. It’s free, and easily accessed on a cell phone or landline simply by dialing 231-720-0291 and…
Local prosecutors oppose juvenile lifer bills The prosecutors stress that the proposed legislation would leave victims without justice and decrease public safety. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren R. P. Kreinbrink and Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph J. Bizon announced they are joining most of the 83 Michigan county prosecuting attorneys in opposition to the juvenile lifer legislation poised to pass…
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