Oceana County News

A 48-year-old Mears man died in a house fire Saturday. Randall Worth, 5919 W. Fifth, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Oceana County Sheriff's Office officials.

Hide Video One man is dead after his home caught fire in Oceana County. The fire happened around 11:30 A.M. Saturday on 5th Street near Mears.

The 2009 Oceana County CROP Walk was a success because of so many people working together.

The board of directors for the Mason-Oceana 911 emergency dispatch system has been making budget cuts for months, looking at ways to maintain efficiency in services while decreasing spending.

The Mason-Oceana Central Dispatch request to tack on a maximum 91 cents to its $2.09 monthly service charge failed Tuesday.

It's election day Tuesday with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mason and Oceana county voters will decide whether to allow Mason-Oceana 911 to collect additional funds from all phone lines to pay for the emergency dispatch service.

West Shore Community College has released its dean's list for the 2009 summer semester.

Posted: 10-28-2009 News briefs from the 10.29.09 edition County adopts new park plan With county board approval Oct.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file at the office of the Oceana County Drain Commissioner, located at 100 North State Street in Hart, Michigan.

Next week it will be up to voters in Mason and Oceana counties to decide whether a requested change to the 911 surcharge will become a reality.

Jimmy Hunter, 56, focuses on a balance exercise while working with physical therapist Cibele Despres, not pictured, at Hope Network Rehabilitation Services Thursday.

Circuit Court for the County of Oceana NOTICE OF HEARING Take notice that the Circuit Court for the County of Oceana will hold a hearing to receive a Motion To Confirm Specific Parcels contained in the existing Lake Holiday Lake Level Assessment District.

Time is precious when a person with Alzheimer's disease or who is autistic wanders away.

The weekend's cold culminated with dangerously low temperatures for some farmers this morning.

A 26-year-old Twin Lake man has been arrested after police say he broke into a woman's home, urinated on a bed and stole a wallet.

F. Jean Mackela, 90, of Shelby, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Oceana Seniors.

About 150 emergency responders from Mason and Oceana counties converged on the Mason County Fairgrounds Saturday to practice their teamwork and evacuation skills in response to a simulated wildfire.

Thousands of Muskegon-area Consumers Energy customers remained without power early Thursday.

Four of Oceana County's school districts experienced enrollment decreases, while the Shelby school district recorded a small increase following last Wednesday's student count day.

A festival in Mears Friday won't feature food booths, but there will be a feast for book enthusiasts.