Shelby man faces prison for meth. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 46-year-old Shelby man faces a minimum prison term of up to 18 months after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 19, to methamphetamine possession. Michael John Lyles, of 6785 W. Johnson Rd., was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT)…
Rothbury native serves aboard Navy warship ported in Pearl Harbor. By Petty Officer 1st Class James H. Green, Navy Office of Community Outreach. PEARL HARBOR – A Rothbury, Michigan native and 2013 Montague High School graduate, Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Lathrop is serving in the US Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Michael Murphy. Lathrop works as a…
Electric Forest gears up for 2-weekend bash. #ElectricForestFestival2017 By Fred Inglis. Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — The Electric Forest Festival returns this week to the Double JJ Resort for its seventh straight year. The major celebration of music and the arts has many cheering, but not all. For the first time ever, EF is extended from one to two separate weekends.…
Five crashes causing injuries at the dunes over the weekend. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to five separate crashes over the weekend at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes that resulted injuries. The following is OCSO activity over the weekend: Friday, June 16, 2017: – 5:30 a.m., threats complaint, South Cherokee Bend, Grant Township. – 5:31…
Hart man arrested following Mason County crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Hart man was arrested by troopers from Michigan State Police Hart Post Saturday night after the vehicle he was involved in a single vehicle crash at the corner of Eden Lake and Sippy roads in southeastern Mason County. The man was driving a…
Recent birth, reported June 16, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alexandria Layne Webb, the daughter of Erin and Christopher Webb of Shelby, was born June 1, 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 Industrial Drive,…
78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Scott Warren Henning, 30, of 11580 Miller Hwy., Brooklyn, Michigan, was arrested June 3 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Preliminary conference: June 19 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. In a…
Historical society open house Sunday. #OceanaCountyHistoricalandGenealogicalSociety HART — The Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society is having an open house Sunday, June 18, from 1-3 p.m. with a brief outdoor program (weather permitting) at 2 p.m. Bring a folding chair. The society is celebrating 30 years at the Chadwick-Munger House headquarters with exhibits featuring the prominent Munger family. Descendants of…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Gordon Thomas Murat, 42, of 394 W. Filmore Rd., Hart, was found guilty May 22 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 49 days in jail with credit for 49 days served; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure…
Dune crash, domestic assaults among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, June 15, 2017: – 5:30 a.m., car/deer crash, South 192nd Avenue, Newfield Township. – 5:31 a.m., reckless driver, West Webster Road and Oceana Drive, Grant Township. – 6:01 a.m., domestic assault, South 108th Avenue, Grant Township. – 7:25 a.m., child custody…
Probation violation arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, June 8, 2017: – 1:17 a.m., (Hart Police Department), vehicle crash, no injury, Polk Road and State Street, City of Hart. A 20-year-old Hart man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS). – 9:08 a.m., (HPD), a 17-year-old Shelby man was arrested…
The Land: Asparagus packing, a new generation of farming at Oomen Bros. #TheLand #OceanaCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Land is a monthly series that focuses on the agriculture industry in Oceana County. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Oomen Bros. Inc. is a four generation 2,000-acre farm located in eastern Oceana County that farms 300 acres of asparagus. Five years ago,…
Bear spotted in Pentwater. #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department posted on its Facebook page Tuesday afternoon, June 13, that there is a black bear in the village. “Pentwater Police have received reports of a black bear traveling between Second Street and Monroe Road. The bear was traveling south when last seen. If you see the bear, DO NOT…
Possible lightning strike ignites, destroys boat. #OceanaCountyNews #StonyLake By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — An 18-foot Lund fishing boat that was on a boat lift was destroyed by fire caused by a possible lightning strike, Tuesday morning, June 13, on the north side of Stony Lake. A strong thunderstorm rolled through the area Tuesday morning, and witnesses said they…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: • Shannon Guzman, 35, of Mears, died on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. • Keith Stone, 59, of Mears died on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. • May (Ann) Schmiedeknecht, 83, of New Era, died on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Arrangements by Harris…
Women Who Care donate to reading program. #OceanaWomenWhoCare PENTWATER — Oceana’s 150 Women Who Care (WWC) met at Gull Landing last week and voted that each member write a $100 personal check to Oceana’s new Read Early, Read Often initiative (RERO). Led by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC), RERO is geared towards encouraging parents to read to their…
Shakespeare festival auditions Friday. #OceanaCountyArtsandEntertainment HART — The Oceana Summer Youth Theater is searching for actors from seventh grade through college age. The Shakespeare festival will have performances at the Hart Commons, featuring four beloved Shakespeare shows. Performances will be in the evenings the weekend of July 13-16. Auditions will be at the Hart Middle School Friday, June 16, during…
Car strikes power pole. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, in Oceana County Monday, June 12, 2017: – Noon, assault, 2000 block of West Forrest Street, Village of Rothbury. – 1 p.m., car struck a power pole, no injuries, 2000 block of West 56th Avenue, Golden Township. – 6:15 p.m., car/deer crash, 44th Avenue…
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