PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Scottville man was arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old Scottville man in the Wishing Well convenience store parking lot Sunday, April 5, shortly after 10:30 a.m. “A baseball bat was involved in the incident,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Someone had been struck by a vehicle, and the subject also had…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Montague woman was scammed out of thousands of dollars in an online scam that police are not going to be able to recover. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received the fraud complaint, March 30, in the 9500 block of Oaklane Drive. The victim was playing an online game when a pop-up message appeared, stating that…
ROTHBURY — A 71-year-old New Era woman received minor injuries, and a horse was injured when the car the woman was driving was struck by the horse Sunday, April 5, around 9:40 a.m. near the Double JJ Resort. An Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report states that the woman was traveling south on Water Road near Wilke Road in a…
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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, March 31, 2026: 9:10 p.., a 38-year-old Shelby man was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated, 72nd Avenue near Shelby Road, Shelby Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail.…
Richard H. Balsitis II, 68, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born March 17, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the son of Richard H. Sr., and Ann (VanDrunen) Balsitis. Rick had many hobbies, including hunting, fishing, and helping others, but most of all he loved being a papa. He absolutely adored his family. Rick was a kind…
Rick Allen MacKay, 73, of Hesperia, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 1, 1952, in Grand Haven, the son of the late James and Shirley (Veach) MacKay. Rick proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a…
Employment: Housing Programs Director IMMEDIATE OPENING – Full Time: FiveCAP, Inc., a locally-based not for profit organization is seeking qualified applicants with construction knowledge and experience to assist in the management of housing programs for low-income residents of Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. Primary duties include: Oversight of client service, inspectors and contractors, program compliance, job tracking and reporting,…
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 26, 2026: 1:22 p.m., a 53-year-old Hart man was arrested on a warrant, 10 block of State Street, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Friday, March…
MUSKEGON COUNTY — Ninety pounds of methamphetamine, five firearms and a large sum of cash were seized by narcotics officers during a drug bust April 1, according to the Michigan State Police “On April 1, 2026, the Muskegon West Michigan Enforcement Team (WEMET) conducted a targeted traffic stop on a 41-year-old Muskegon man,” states a press release from MSP’s Sixth…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — A section of 96th Avenue between Madison and Monroe roads is closed until further notice due to a washout from heavy rain overnight. “The road is completely shut down at the washout, and traffic will not be able to drive through,” states a notification from the Oceana County Road Commission. “Residents will need to access their homes…
The recommendation for a 60-unit apartment complex heads to city council April 14 HART – The Hart Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) has selected Wolverine Building Group’s “Lofts on Main” proposal as the preferred development for the 3 E. Main Street property in downtown Hart, following a competitive review of the top three submitted proposals. “The 2.6-acre site, formerly part…
HART — Construction on the City of Hart’s Downtown Event Plaza and streetscape project is set to begin Monday, April 6, marking a major step forward in long-planned downtown improvements. Located at the intersection of State and Main streets, “the project will transform the core of downtown into a more walkable, accessible, and vibrant public space designed for both daily…
ROTHBURY — Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Oceana Drive/Michigan Avenue and Winston Road for a crash reportedly involving a semi truck and a pickup truck hauling a trailer Thursday, April 2, around 11:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. Traffic in the vicinity of the crash was rerouted onto Bartlett Street. __________________________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny theft of gift cards valued at $3,500 from a residence in the 8300 block of 200th Avenue, according to Sgt. Richards. The gift cards were stolen some time after March 13 and before March 27. If anyone has any information about the theft, they are…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue that is expected to begin in the spring of 2027 is an effort to improve safety, but business owners along the busy corridor want a traffic light there instead. Dave Hansen, who owns two businesses along Polk Road, said he…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A small abandoned house on Oceana Drive was “gutted” by a fire Tuesday night, March 31, said Shelby Fire Chief Jack White. Firefighters from Shelby-Benona and Grant Township were dispatched to the scene around 11:15 p.m., said Chief White. “We cleared the scene about two hours later.” Ferry Township was initially toned…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Duncan Logan Hosta-Manrique, 22, of Montague, methamphetamine possession. Offense date: March 25, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $150/10 percent. Preliminary exam: April 14 at 1 p.m. Justin Scott Theodore, 27, of Hesperia, carrying a concealed weapon. Offense date: March 20, 2026. Agency: OCSO.…
Gerald Ray Sircher, 79, of Hart, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home. In accordance with Gerald’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
Helen Marie Scripter, 82, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born December 6, 1943, in Muskegon, the daughter of Mitchell and Mamie (Bailey) Battice. Helen graduated from Michigan School for the Deaf in 1964. She went to work for Stokely’s in Hart, and then married Manuel Lee Scripter that same year. Helen was a strong woman…
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood advisory for portions of Oceana, Muskegon and Newaygo counties until 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. In Oceana, the advisory area is in the southeast corner of the county. Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, states NWS. Expect minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Lake Effect Artists‘ Collective announces the return of the Annual Outdoor Summer Art Show Saturday and Sunday, July 4 and 5, in Stony Lake. This event brings together original, handcrafted work from local, regional, and national artists. The venue’s location is 4189 Scenic Dr., next to Stony Lake Depot. “Now in its continued tradition as a…
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