Today’s featured cat rescued by Oceana County Animal Friends is Gramps, who is a very special senior cat. “We estimate he is likely 13 years or older. When he was found this past fall, he was very skinny and starving living outside. Gramps was taken to the vet, and was found to be FIV positive, which means he is immune…
Story and photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor DENVER TOWNSHIP, Newaygo County — About 100 local people gathered to watch a celestial phenomenon at the Stephen F. Wessling Observatory near Hesperia Monday, April 8. The Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers hosted a solar eclipse open house at the observatory, which is located at the Kropscott Farm Environmental Center. “Earle Kropscott…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, April 6, 2024: 1 p.m., a 51-year-old Belleville, Michigan man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant, Silver Lake State Park, Golden Township. He…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A jury rendered a not guilty verdict Thursday, April 4, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court for a 37-year-old Rothbury man who faced three weapons charges. Following a two-day trial, Hector Martin Saldana, Jr., of 3261 W. Winston Rd., was acquitted of charges of felon in possession of a firearm; felon in possession…
MUSKEGON COUNTY — The causeway that connects the cities of Montague and Whitehall is slated for lane closures for a week and a half beginning Monday, April 8, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. “Lane closures for road work are scheduled for 8 a.m. this Monday through April 18 on northbound US 31 Business Route (Thompson Street) from Hanson…
HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam. “A person is calling employers in our area informing them that they have an employee who is a sex offender who has a warrant for their arrest and that they need to call ‘Dan Brooks’ at 231-282-9064,” said Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. “The individuals then…
Plans include building an amphitheater SHELBY TOWNSHIP — After recently being awarded $800,000 in appropriations for the Shelby Township Community Park, officials announced this week that nearly $1 million in additional funds were recently awarded for the park. “U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Michigan) was successful in appropriations in the amount of $800,000 slated to be utilized at the new Shelby…
Scott Ronald VanderZanden, 59, of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday April 4, 2024. Scott was born on March 8, 1965, the son of Ronald and Wanda VanderZanden. He graduated from Hart High School in 1983 and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Port Hueneme, California, where he worked in Naval Mobile Construction. His dedication to his…
Employment: K-12 Special Education Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a K-12 Special Education Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job ID #582 Application deadline: April 12, 2024 at 4 p.m. EOE This is a paid posting. Posted until April 12, 2024.
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 28, 2024: 5 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 7:04 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, March 29, 2024:…
Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are now offering a convenient way to receive the news. Each weekday, we now send out The Daily Briefing to email inboxes. Along with a list of the daily headlines, subscribers also receive bonus material not available on the websites. Breaking news alerts are also sent out to subscribers. This convenient service is…
Scott Ronald VanderZanden, 59, of Pentwater, died on Thursday April 4, 2024. A memorial service will be held Tuesday April 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths.…
HART — Eisenhower Dance Detroit will appear in Hart Friday, April 12, as part of the 2023-2024 Hart Community Performing Arts Series. Moving into its 33rd season as a professional contemporary dance repertory company, Eisenhower Dance Detroit gives life to the work of nationally and internationally known choreographers along with that of its founding artistic director, Laurie Eisenhower, and current…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, March 27, 2024: 10:29 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a cell phone was reported stolen and later recovered, 2500 block of West Winston Road, Grant Township. 12:33 p.m., (OCSO), deputies were following…
Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Wildcat Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-Up for fall 2024 takes place Wednesday, April 17, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the lower elementary building. Parents who have a 3, 4, or 5-year-old child eligible to attend preschool or kindergarten this fall should attend this…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Sable Dunes Audubon Society will hold a birding hike on Saturday, April 6 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Ludington State Park. The hike will begin at the warming shelter. Participants will look at several locations in the park for returning migrant bird species. PENTWATER — The Society will hold its first educational workshop of…
Firefighters were dispatched to several locations in Oceana County Tuesday afternoon, April 2, for wires down due to wind gusts. Motorists are cautioned to watch for low-hanging wires. Power outages are being reported.
HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies Amber Lee Sample, 39, of 194 Hoskins, Hesperia; delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Preliminary exam: April 16 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Randy Jordan VanderZanden, 33, of 2802 N. 128th Ave., Hart; narcotic/cocaine possession less than 25 grams. Preliminary exam: April 16 at 1 p.m.…
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