Shelby State Bank officers receive honors SHELBY — Two Shelby State Bank officers were recently recognized by trade organizations for their efforts to advance the banking industry. Janis Vanderputte vice president, compliance officer, and IT security officer for Shelby State Bank and Jody Brewer, credit officer have both been honored for their contributions to the banking industry and the impact…
Obituary: Howard Kleeves, 84, of Hart Howard B. Kleeves, 84, peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 2, 1939, in Muskegon, to William and Katherine (Kort) Kleeves. Howard was a loving father and husband. He was an avid outdoorsman, spending much of his time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing…
Obituary: Mary Belle Hollis, 92, of Walkerville Mary Belle Hollis, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023. She was born to Ferdnand and Beatrice (Richardson) Winfield, April 24, 1931, in Edmondson, Arkansas. Mary is the mother of Willie Jones, Josephine Jones-Foxx, and Joyce Coleman. Mary had a bubbly personality and always had a smile on her face, everyone…
Obituary: Norma Jean Rasmussen, 89, of Whitehall, formerly of Shelby Norma Jean Rasmussen, 89, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born April 4, 1934, in Shelby, the daughter of Eugene and Josephine (Schmuck) Shafer. Norma graduated from Shelby High School in 1951. She married Dale Rasmussen on June 12,1952. The first years of their marriage were…
Obituary: José Carmen Rosas Villegas, 47, of Hart José Carmen Rosas Villegas, 47, of Hart, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born February 12, 1976, in Caracheo, Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Antonio Rosas Nieto and Celia Villegas Galvan. José had many interests, including playing his guitar, watching and…
Twin Lake woman sent to prison for invading home HART — A 59-year-old Twin Lake woman was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, June 26, 2023 for a conviction of first-degree home invasion. Lori Lynn Anderson, of 3860 Wilson Beach Rd., pleaded “no contest” to the charge April 10, 2023. Anderson…
Muskegon man sent to prison for manufacturing meth ‘It is believed he was responsible for a large quantity of methamphetamine pills being distributed in west Michigan.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 31-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to a prison term of 51 months to 20 years for a conviction of second-offense delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Oceana County’s 51st…
Cherry Point Farm owner wins international book award recognition Oceana County author, farmer, baker, fish boiler, lavender labyrinth maker and market entrepreneur Barbara E. Bull has been recognized as a finalist in both the general fiction and regional =fiction categories of the 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for her novel, “Come By Here.” Owner of Cherry Point Farm &…
Police news, June 27, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, June 23, 2023: 4:40 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 45-year-old Shelby man was arrested for assault and battery, 100 block of North Michigan Avenue, Village of Shelby. 6:03 p.m., (OCSO), a 50-year-old Claybanks Township man was evicted from the Claybanks Township Campground for a…
79th District Court arraignments, posted June 27, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were recently arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Ricardo Moreno Barrios, of 2 W. Main St., Hart; three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Preliminary exam: July 11 at 1 p.m. Bail: $100,000/cash. Mathieu Bjorn Exodus, of 17435 N. 7th St.,…
79th District Court sentencings, posted June 27, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Joel Alan Sayers, of 215 Ferry St., Shelby, was found guilty June 22 of giving false information to a police officer and was sentenced to 40 days in jail with credit for 40 days served and…
Mother in child fentanyl death case pleads ‘no contest’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The 30-year-old Grant Township woman criminally charged in connection to the July 1, 2022 fentanyl death of her 4-year-old son pleaded “no contest” to involuntary manslaughter Monday, June 26, during a final pretrial hearing in 51st Circuit Court. Jodi Michelle Neino was also charged with…
Watch for lane closures on US 31 between Shelby and Hart Tuesday HART TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work are scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on northbound and southbound US 31 near Baseline Road between Shelby and Hart, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work is weather dependent. Please consider helping…
Fire department dispatched to call of heavy black smoke near Electric Forest ROTHBURY — The Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Water and Clay roads near the Electric Forest venue for a 9111 call reporting heavy black smoke in the area Monday, June 26, at 10 a.m.
New Era Farmers Market kicks off season Tuesday NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers Market kicks off its season Tuesday, June 27, from 4-7 p.m. The market is located at 1820 Ray Avenue. Enjoy delicious food from local vendors on site — Deb’s Cafe, Country Dairy and the Artisan. Agewell Services will be on hand to sign up qualifying…
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT: Playground Project West Shore Educational Service District BASE BID: Single All-Trades Bid for Playground Project The full bid package in PDF format is available via email to Project Architect Kendra Thompson at kt@kendrathompson-architects.com or on our website: www.wsesd.org PROJECT DESCRIPTION: West Shore Educational Service District (Owner) requests bids from interested contractors for the furnishing of all…
Expect heavy Electric Forest traffic Monday ROTHBURY — As the four-day Electric Forest Festival wraps up late Sunday night, June 25, attendees will begin making their way home from the Double JJ Resort Monday, June 26. The Michigan State Police is reminding motorists to be careful. “Avoid the area if at all possible,” said Michigan State Police Lt. John Forner…
Tigers march through the forest ROTHBURY — The Shelby High School and Alumni Marching Band performed at Electric Forest Festival Saturday afternoon, June 24. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.
Giant Electric Forest presence ROTHBURY — Shaquille O’Neal “Shaq” performed at Electric Forest Festival this weekend, and a couple of Michigan State Police troopers providing public safety at the huge event got their picture taken with the 7’1” former NBA star turned DJ. Shaq, 51, produces electronic music and tours the world under the stage name Diesel. His scheduled performance…
Police news, June 23, 2023 Recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Friday, June 16, 2023: 8:29 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a trash pump valued at $450 that was removed from a trailer, Lizzie Avenue, Village of Hesperia. Saturday, June 17, 2023: 1:10 p.m., (OCSO), larceny, 2500 block of West Winston Road, Grant Township. Woodworking tools were…
Few criminal incidents at EF so far ROTHBURY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is reporting a minimal amount of criminal activity so far at the Electric Forest Festival, which continues through Sunday June 25. MSP reported the following incidents occurred at EF: Monday, June 19, 2023: 1 p.m., fugitive arrest (suspect info unavailable). Tuesday, June 20,…
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