Man, 26, dies from apparent asthma attack while jet skiing.

August 15, 2016
Man, 26, dies from apparent asthma attack while jet skiing.

#OceanaCountyNews #SilverLake GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Shelby Township, Macomb County man died from an apparent asthma attack while jet skiing on Silver Lake Saturday afternoon, Aug. 13, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Michael J. Shamon “had been yelling for assistance from atop his jet ski,” said Mast. “It was found that he suffers…

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2 Hart fishermen drown in Lake Michigan; search continues for missing body.

August 15, 2016
2 Hart fishermen drown in Lake Michigan; search continues for missing body.

#OceanaCountyNews #LakeMichiganDrowning GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Hart man and a 62-year-old Hart man drowned in Lake Michigan Sunday night, Aug. 14, while fishing, and the search continues for one of the men’s bodies, according to a press release issued by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The body of Brian Waslusky, 53, of Hart was recovered near Pentwater Sunday night,…

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1 dead following boating incident; crews searching for second victim.

August 15, 2016
1 dead following boating incident; crews searching for second victim.

#OceanaCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  PENTWATER — One person is dead and another missing following a boating incident in Lake Michigan Sunday evening. No official reports have been released yet, but emergency radio traffic indicated that three people were fishing in a boat, attempting to reel in a fish somewhere between Little Sable Point and Pentwater. When the attempts were unsuccessful,…

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Man, 26, dies in Silver Lake.

August 14, 2016
Man, 26, dies in Silver Lake.

#OceanaCountyNews #SilverLakeNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Shelby Township (Macomb County) man died Saturday, Aug. 13, in Silver Lake while “participating in a water sport,” said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. The man died “from what appears to be a medical situation while he was participating in a water sport,” Mast said. “We believe it was a medical…

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78th District Court arraignments include drug delivery, drunk driving.

August 12, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include drug delivery, drunk driving.

#OceannaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Mitchell Sidney Fuller, 27, of 507 Church St., Hart, was arrested Aug. 8 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on one felony count of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic 50-449 grams and three…

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Students, parents get paid to ‘Join the Conversation.’

August 12, 2016
Students, parents get paid to ‘Join the Conversation.’

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountySubstanceAbusePreventionCoalition SHELBY — The Oceana County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition has opportunities for middle and high school students and parents to “Join the Conversation” about youth drug and alcohol use in Oceana County during a brief focus group discussion Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 4-5 p.m. at The Ladder Community Center. Focus groups will not ask participants about personal behaviors,…

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78th District Court sentencings.

August 12, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

#OceannaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Morgan James Pearson, 19, of 160 S. East St., Walkerville, was found guilty Aug. 8 of operating a motor vehicle without security/no insurance and sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and…

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Hazardous waste collection is Saturday, Aug. 20

August 12, 2016
Hazardous waste collection is Saturday, Aug. 20

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyEnvironment #Hart HART — The Mason-Manistee-Ocean Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day (HHW)  is scheduled for Saturday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three different collection locations in Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties. Locations include: Mason County Road Commission, 510 E. State Street, Scottville Manistee County Road Commission, 8946 Chippewa Hwy. (US 31), Bear Lake Hart Department of Public Works, 1010 S State St, Hart Pesticides, oils, glues,…

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Chainsaws stolen in break-in.

August 11, 2016
Chainsaws stolen in break-in.

#OceanaCountyNews      #CrystalValley CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering to Major Farms, located in the 9400 block of North 120th Avenue, that involved the theft of two chainsaws. The Husqvarna chainsaws have model numbers 385XP and 372XP, which are similar to the chainsaws in the above photos. “The total loss from…

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Fire destroys 130-year-old vacant home.

August 11, 2016
Fire destroys 130-year-old vacant home.

#OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — A two-story vacant home at 2148 S. 36th Ave. will likely be a total loss due to a fire Thursday afternoon, Aug. 11. No one has been living in the house, which is approximately 130-years-old, for about the last fire years, said homeowner Gary Burmeister. The home, located just south of…

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Republican convention this evening.

August 11, 2016
Republican convention this evening.

#OceanaCountyNews     #OceanaCountyPoliticalNews HART — Dr. Rudy Ochs, chairman of the Oceana County Republican Executive Committee, has called for a convention of the newly-elected Republican Precinct Delegates on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Hart Community Hall, 407 S. State St. “The purpose of this meeting is to elect delegates and alternates to attend the State Republican…

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Homeowner awakens to find alleged drunk man sleeping on his couch.

August 10, 2016
Homeowner awakens to find alleged drunk man sleeping on his couch.

#OceanaCountyNews #HartPoliceDepartment HART — A homeowner in the 400 block of Union Street woke up Sunday, Aug. 7, at 8:45 a.m. to find a man, who allegedly was intoxicated, sleeping on his couch who he did not know, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The house was unlocked, the chief said. The suspect, a 20-year-old Walkerville man, was arrested for…

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Shelby man injured in motorcycle vs. deer crash.

August 10, 2016
Shelby man injured in motorcycle vs. deer crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews HART TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Shelby man was injured when the 2007 Kawa motorcycle he was riding struck a deer on Oceana Drive south of Star Hill Drive Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 6:30 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. George Michael Isley, who was northbound on Oceana Drive when a deer ran out in…

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Recent birth, reported Aug. 9, 2016.

August 9, 2016
Recent birth, reported Aug. 9, 2016.

#OceanaCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Daniel Cerrantes_Avila, the son of Maria Cerrantes-Avila and Salvador Cerrantes of Hart, was born Aug. 3, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial…

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Financial assistance for health premiums available.

August 9, 2016

If the premiums you pay to cover yourself and your family under your employer’s health insurance are more than 9.5% of your family income, you may qualify for special financial assistance from the Tencon Health Plan.   The Tencon Health Plan is a non-profit corporation funded by area hospitals and county government. It is dedicated to helping uninsured people get…

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West Shore offering full degree programs online.

August 9, 2016

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College now offers complete degree programs online through WSCC Online, a program that allows students to study from home, the office, or anywhere there’s an internet connection. The college offers several degrees and certificates fully online, including an associate of arts (AA) as well as the associate of applied sciences (AAAS) in…

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Missing man’s vehicle found in Wexford County.

August 8, 2016
Missing man’s vehicle found in Wexford County.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 37-year-old father of eight children remains missing after one week, although authorities have found his vehicle in rural Wexford County. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office continues its search for James Randolph Hepworth, 37, of the Pentwater area. “Mr. Hepworth’s vehicle has been located in a rural area of Wexford County,” said…

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Guns stolen during break-in.

August 8, 2016
Guns stolen during break-in.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews WALKERVILLE — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering involving the theft of several firearms reported Sunday, Aug. 7, at 2:30 p.m. in the 400 block of West Main Street. Other MSP activity over the weekend includes: Friday, Aug. 5, 2016: 9 a.m., littering, under investigation, 124th Avenue and Skeels Road,…

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