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MSP: Tonight’s weather causing long delays for entering EFF.

June 28, 2017

MSP: Tonight’s weather causing long delays for entering EFF. ROTHBURY — The Michigan State Police is urging people who are traveling to the Electric Forest Festival tonight to seek alternative lodging for the evening, due to the weather causing a longer-than-usual delay in getting into the festival. Lt. Jeff White, commander of MSP Hart Post, said the festival ground is saturated,…

Sheriff’s office investigates stolen boat, bikes.

June 28, 2017

Sheriff’s office investigates stolen boat, bikes. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the larceny theft of a boat, motor, trailer and bicycles on South 154th Avenue reported Tuesday, June 27, at 10:10 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other OCSO activity Tuesday includes: – 6:11 a.m., cows in road, West Washington Road and…

78th District Court arraignments.

June 27, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Ashley Ann Smith, 30, of 207 E. Jefferson St., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of larceny in a building. Preliminary conference: June 26 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. –…

27th Circuit Court sentencings.

June 27, 2017

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Edward James Riley, 35, of 2163 Indian Trail, Muskegon, was found guilty June 19 of probation violation and was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 403 days served and $400 in fines and costs. He was discharged from probation unsuccessfully.…

Golf outing raises funds for sheriff’s K-9 unit.

June 27, 2017

Golf outing raises funds for sheriff’s K-9 unit. #OceanaCountySheriff’sOffice #K9Unit #ColonialGolfCourse HART — A K-9 Fundraiser Golf Outing at the Colonial Golf Course/Sandbaggers Bar and Grill Sunday, June 25, boosted funds for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office new K-9 Unit. A total of 30 three-person teams participated in the event, which was spearheaded by Hart resident Mary Riddell, who works…

Deputies busy with crashes, arrests.

June 27, 2017

Deputies busy with crashes, arrests. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, June 23, 2017: – 12:28 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assist Hart Area Fire Department, Sand Hill Drive, Pentwater Township. – 5:25 a.m., (OCSO), traffic hazard, West Cleveland Road and S. 88th Avenue, Grant Township. – 8:55 a.m., (OCSO), vehicle crash, no injuries, East…

Village property tax collection begins in July.

June 27, 2017

Village property tax collection begins in July. #Shelby SHELBY — Collection of village property taxes begins July 1, and tax payments must be made no later than September 14 to avoid penalty fees. Tax payments may be made every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the village hall located at 218 N. Michigan Ave. in…

Bear spotted again in Pentwater.

June 27, 2017

Bear spotted again in Pentwater. #PentwaterPoliceDepartment PENTWATER — A young bear has been spotted again in Pentwater, this time on Jackson Road, heading north, according to the Pentwater Police Department. “The Pentwater Police Department received a report this morning of a young bear approximately 125-150 pounds on Jackson Road moving north,” states PPD’s Facebook page Tuesday, June 27. “This is…

Lasagna dinner at Pentwater VFW Tuesday.

June 27, 2017

Lasagna dinner at Pentwater VFW Tuesday. #VFWPost6017 PENTWATER — VFW Post 6017, located at 8440 North US 31, is having bi-weekly dinners through September with proceeds going to the VFW’s building fund. Dinners are slated for 4:30-7:30 p.m. The menu for Tuesday night, June 27, includes: beef or chicken lasagna, garlic or French bread, Italian vegetables, tossed salad, cheesecake, ice…

MSP: Several thefts, drug arrests at EF.

June 26, 2017

MSP: Several thefts, drug arrests at EF. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police reported several thefts and drug arrests during the first weekend of the Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort. The following is MSP activity over the weekend: Friday, June 23, 2017: – 12:05 a.m., larceny theft of $100 from a vehicle,…

Victim’s body, wreckage not found until hours after crash.

June 26, 2017

Victim’s body, wreckage not found until hours after crash. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The body of a 22-year-old Mears woman who died in a two-car crash Thursday, June 22, on M 20 near 198th Avenue was found by a passerby several hours after the crash, according to the victim’s cousin Robert Smith. Amber Prowant’s body was…

Electric Forest pays tribute to beloved friend.

June 23, 2017

Electric Forest pays tribute to beloved friend. #OceanaCountyNews #EF2017 By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — The late Wally Wojack is honored by the Electric Forest Festival with a display inside the Sherwood Forest. Wojack, who planted what is now the iconic Sherwood Forest 62 years ago, was a beloved friend to the festival and the Double JJ Resort, where the…

Jeep stolen near EF.

June 23, 2017

Jeep stolen near EF. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 2016 Jeep Renegade was stolen in the vicinty of the Electric Forest Festival grounds Thursday, June 22, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. The Jeep was reported stolen at 3 p.m. at Water and Cleveland roads, Hockanson said. Anyone with information is asked to contact…

Lightning strike zaps out cell service at festival.

June 23, 2017

Lightning strike zaps out cell service at festival. ROTHBURY — Lightning struck a cell tower early Friday morning, June 23, interrupting service AT&T service at the Electric Forest Festival, according to festival organizers. “At approximately 2 a.m. last night, lightning struck a local cell tower resulting in a service interruption to AT&T service. AT&T has not yet released an update…

Pentwater man critically injured in crash with semi.

June 23, 2017

Pentwater man critically injured in crash with semi. #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Pentwater man was critically injured Thursday, June 22, after the vehicle he traveling in crashed with a semi truck on West Monroe Road, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two motor vehicle personal injury crash that occurred…

Mears woman, 22, killed in Hesperia-area crash.

June 23, 2017

Mears woman, 22, killed in Hesperia-area crash. #OceanaCountyNews NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Mears woman died in a two-car crash Thursday, June 22, on M 20 near 198th Avenue, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Amber Prowant was killed after she was ejected from her vehicle. “Troopers from the Hart post are investigating a two-car accident…

Marijuana possession at Rothbury rest area.

June 22, 2017

Marijuana possession at Rothbury rest area. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, June 20, 2017: – 6:05 p.m., (Michigan State Police), larceny, 88th Avenue and Winston Road, Grant Township. Wednesday, June 21, 2017: – 12:47 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), possession of marijuana, Rothbury Rest Area, Grant Township. – 1:15 a.m., (MSP), a 27-year-old Twin…

Recent birth, reported June 21, 2017.

June 21, 2017

Recent birth, reported June 21, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Axel Junior Gonzalez, the son of Edith Jimenez Guzman and Justimiano Gonzales of Shelby, was born June 18, 2017. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory, 1330…