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Beards with benefits: Officers quit shaving to raise money for charity

September 22, 2023

Beards with benefits: Officers quit shaving to raise money for charity HART – If you’re beginning to notice that many of our local police officers are looking a little scruffy, it’s because they’re participating in “No Shave November” to raise money for a local charity. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast said he decided to begin the campaign a little earlier…

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Man transported to hospital following crash, drugged driving charge pending

September 22, 2023

Man transported to hospital following crash, drugged driving charge pending OTTO TOWNSHIP — A criminal charge of operating while under the influence of drugs against a 35-year-old Rothbury man is pending lab analysis of a blood draw following a one-vehicle crash Tuesday, Sept. 19, shortly…

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Recent death: Hailey Marie Mayse, 37, of Hart

September 22, 2023

Hailey Marie Mayse, 37, of Hart, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Services are pending. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of…

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Recent death: Lawrence “Larry” William Wagner, 82, of Ludington

September 22, 2023

Elvin George Curtis II, 94, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…

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Mental Health Matters: Crisis Intervention Training – A Community Program

September 22, 2023

Mental Health Matters: Crisis Intervention Training – A Community Program By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH West Michigan Community Mental Health has expanded its…

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Jury finds man guilty of first-degree murder

September 21, 2023

Jury finds man guilty of first-degree murder Carlos Sanchez will receive a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 33-year-old Muskegon man…

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Warrant arrests top HPD activity

September 21, 2023

Warrant arrests top HPD activity The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023: 1:03 p.m., a 26-year-old Hart woman was arrested for retail fraud…

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Pirate elementary teacher honored as ‘Distinguished Educator’

September 21, 2023

Pirate elementary teacher honored as ‘Distinguished Educator’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor  Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   HART — Spitler Elementary…

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Obituary: Barbara Ann Gribble, 90, of Ludington and Gulf Shores, Ala.

September 21, 2023

Obituary: Barbara Ann Gribble, 90, of Ludington and Gulf Shores, Ala. Barbara Gribble, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Ludington. She was born…

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Employment Opportunity: Transition Coordinator

September 21, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Transition Coordinator West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a full-time Transition Coordinator.  A bachelor’s or graduate degree in Special Education is required.  To view a…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 21, 2023

September 21, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 21, 2023 Elvin George Curtis II, 94, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in…

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Jury hears full day of testimony in murder trial

September 19, 2023

Jury hears full day of testimony in murder trial By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The trial of a 33-year-old Muskegon man accused of shooting and killing a 28-year-old man…

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Employment Opportunity: Special Education Paraprofessional

September 19, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional.  High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. To view a…

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Legendary Tiger coach Rick Zoulek to be inducted into Hall of Fame

September 18, 2023

Legendary Tiger coach Rick Zoulek to be inducted into Hall of Fame He is also the recipient of the National High School Basketball Coaches Association John Wooden Legacy Award. Tiger…

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Golf cart valued at $10,000 reported stolen

September 18, 2023

Golf cart valued at $10,000 reported stolen NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A blue E-Z-GO golf cart valued at $10,000 was reported stolen from the 8800 block of East Loop Road Saturday, Sept.…

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Man arrested for resisting police under investigation for break-in

September 18, 2023

Man arrested for resisting police under investigation for break-in SHELBY — A 39-year-old Hesperia man wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Sept. 15,…

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Employment Opportunity: Secretary, Special Education

September 18, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Secretary, Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Secretary – Special Education. Associate degree or equivalent required. For a complete list…

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Employment Opportunity: Program Assistant

September 18, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Program Assistant The Mason-Lake Conservation District is hiring a Program Assistant. This is an administrative position, providing day-to-day support to Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) projects within Mason County…

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