Oceana County News

Pastor Gary Kozicki prays before his church service at Christ the Rock World Harvest Church on Sunday morning.

A 39-year-old Muskegon man was shot in the arm during a hunting accident Sunday near Walkerville.

Hide Video Like too many cooks in the kitchen, too many hunters in one area is a recipe for disaster.

Since a proposal to increase the 911 surcharge in Mason and Oceana counties failed earlier this month, the Mason-Oceana 911 Board of Directors is trying to come up with a plan B. Mason-Oceana 911 Director Rich Feole presented the board a list Wednesday of ways to further cut costs.

Posted: 11-18-2009 Administrator makes ACO recommendations Several recommendations were made by county Administrator Sue Johnson following her investigation into complaints about the Animal Control Office.

Karl Boersma, 40, is pictured with his wife Carri Boersma, 40, and their children, left to right, step-son Reed Testy, 14, son Kendall Boersma, 6, and step-daughter Madison Testy, 17, at their Grand Haven Township home.

Hide Video A lost hunter is back with his camp today after getting lost in the woods.

Sections of Shelby Road in Benona Township are dotted with patch after patch of repair work.

A 50-year-old Plymouth hunter is safe after spending 15 hours lost in a stretch of northern Oceana County woods.

When Cindy Vinke's brother committed suicide eight years ago, the she and other family members went through a range of emotions, including anger, shock and devastation.

Posted: 11-5-2009 Foundation scholarship applications available The Community Foundation for Muskegon County announces that the Foundation Scholarship Programs for Muskegon, Manistee, Mason and Oceana counties began accepting applications for the 2010/2011 school year Nov.

Randall Worth enjoyed helping other people, often taking time to do yardwork for his neighbors and parents, who lived down the road.

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.