HPD news, posted Jan. 5, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022: 8:43 a.m., larceny, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 9:42 a.m., medical assist, 20 block of North State Street, City of Hart. 11:40 p.m., wellbeing check, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. Noon, found property, Griswold…
First baby born in 2023 at Ludington hospital born Monday The new year’s first baby born at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital), is David Grey Reeves, born to Chloe Reeves and Cameron Holler, both of whom recently moved to Manistee from Grand Rapids. David was delivered by Dr. Margaret Gustafson at 1:47 p.m. on Monday, January…
Area professionals continue working to improve school safety Behavioral Threat Assessment Training on January 17 West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Schools have always focused on teaching the three Rs – Reading, ‘Riting and ‘Rithmetic. But over the last few years, scattered incidents…
79th District Court arraignments, Jan. 3, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Shea Francisco Izquierdo, of 3091 W. Tahoe Trail, New Era; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash. Zachary Bundy Leslie, of 5020 S. Water Rd., New Era;…
Police news, posted Jan. 3, 2023 Recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022: 6:24 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle crash, no injuries, West Tyler Road and North 88th Avenue, Hart Township. 6:20 p.m., (OCSO), complainant reported a vehicle was stolen, 3700 block of West Van Buren Road, Hart Township. It was determined that the vehicle…
HPD news, posted Jan. 3, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022: 3:45 p.m., fraud complaint, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 3:30 p.m., lost property, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 4:53 p.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of Union Street, City of Hart. Friday, Dec. 23, 2022:…
Obituary: Maximina Gaytan, 72, of Pentwater Maximina Gaytan, 72, of Pentwater, formerly of Monterrey, Mexico, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. Maximina was born August 17, 1950, the daughter of Cutberto Sifuentes Camacho and Maximina Ramirez Sustaita. She married the love of her life, Bernardino Gaytan, on June 28, 1967. They spent 55 wonderful years together until her passing. Maximina…
Obituary: David Near, 75, of Shelby David Earl Near, 75, of Shelby, loving husband, father, grandpa and brother, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 20, 1947 in Shelby, the son of Donald and Evelyn (Sally) Near (Ferre). Dave graduated from Shelby High School in 1965 and then went on to…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 2, 2023 David Earl Near, 75, of Shelby, died on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Helen Marie Locke, 82, of Baldwin, died on Friday, December 30, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Maximina Gaytan, 72, of Pentwater, died on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to…
Two teens arrested for firing handgun from vehicle on US 31 The 911 caller was a military veteran who recognized the sound of gunfire and followed the vehicle until a deputy arrived. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Two teens — one of whom is a juvenile — were apprehended by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Dec. 28, shortly after 5…
Obituary: Debra Rosewell, 70, of Hart Debra Ann Roswell, 70, of Hart, passed away suddenly, December 24, 2022. She was born September 20, 1952, to Charles and Betty Snook. Debra enjoyed spending time with the people that mattered most to her, although she was stubborn, her sense of humor made up for it. Debra had a fond love for dogs,…
Obituary: Marion Sanford, 92, of Shelby Marion Louise Sanford (Popp), 92, died on December 22, 2022. Marion was the fourth of seven children born to Rueben and Josephine Popp in Lake Leelanau. Marion’s mother passed away in 1940 leaving her husband to care for seven children. Like so many families did during the Depression, Marion and her siblings were sent…
Obituary: Doris Marsman, 92, formerly of Mears Doris Mae Marsman, 92, of Casnovia, formerly of Mears, entered into glory on December 17, 2022. She was born September 13, 1930, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Henry and Dena (Slagter) VandenBosch. Doris was well loved by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, several friends and extended family. She will be greatly missed.…
79th District Court sentencings, Dec. 28, 2022 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jacob Scott Schutter, of 4075 Clay Rd., Montague, was found guilty Dec. 20 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to $400 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). Jeremy John…
Rothbury man faces felony charge for ethnic intimidation of inmates HART — A 43-year-old Rothbury man lodged in the Oceana County Jail faces a felony charge of ethnic intimidation for allegedly threatening and intimidating black jail inmates. Shawn Alan Goerbig, of 7080 S. Surf Crt., faces up to two years in prison if convicted. “There have been multiple incidents involving…
Shelby’s new elementary school taking shape Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Construction is moving along on Shelby Public Schools’ $19 million 65,000-square-foot elementary school building located along Oceana Drive north of the high school. The new elementary school will replace the Thomas Read Elementary…
79th District Court arraignments, Dec. 27, 2022 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Joseph Kendall Zuber, of 3661 E. Baseline Rd., Shelby; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); methamphetamine possession and two counts of narcotic/cocaine possession less than 25 grams. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Robert John Engstrom, of 8583 E. Pierce Rd.; OCSO; assaulting/resisting/obstructing…
Inmate allegedly damages bunk by repeatedly jumping on it The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022: 8:07 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), malicious destruction of property. A male inmate allegedly damaged a cell after jumping up and down on a bunk until it gave way. The case is being turned over to the Oceana…
Closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 If you have a closing or cancellation to report, do not post it in the social media comments or send it by private message. Please only email it to editor@mediagroup31.com. The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022: Mason County Senior Meals will not be making deliveries.…
Obituary: Naydene Lipps, 75, of Hart Naydene Bernardette Lipps, 75, of Hart, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born on October 2, 1947, in Hart. Naydene retired from Alcoa/Howmet and then served ice cream to her community in her small business, Hart Dairy Delight. Naydene was dedicated to being a wife, mother, sister,…
Obituary: Yvonne Brown, 90, of Pentwater Yvonne D. Brown, 90, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born August 20, 1932, in Shelby, the daughter of Arthur and Grace (Tower) Ash. Yvonne was a graduate of Shelby High School and furthered her education at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, earning her registered nurse degree. She was a…
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