Blizzard warning begins Thursday at 7 p.m. ‘Travel should be restricted to emergencies only.’ OCEANA COUNTY — A blizzard warning is in effect for Oceana County beginning Thursday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. Other counties included in the blizzard warning are Mason, Muskegon, Lake, Newaygo, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren and Kalamazoo.…
Blizzard conditions possible Friday. OCEANA COUNTY — A winter storm watch is in effect beginning Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22, through Saturday evening, Dec. 24. The watch affects a large area including Oceana County, as well as Mason, Muskegon, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Jackson counties.…
News alert: Crash on US 31 near Rothbury GRANT TOWNSHIP — Central Dispatch received a 911 call from a passerby of a pickup truck that was hauling a flatbed trailer that went off the roadway and hit some trees along southbound US 31 south of Winston Road Tuesday, Dec. 20, shortly before 1:30 p.m. No one is injured.
JVC Enterprises joins Peterson Farms HART TOWNSHIP — Peterson Farms has announced the addition of JVC Enterprises, Inc. to the Peterson Farms Family of Companies. “JVC Enterprises, Inc., located in Byron Center, Michigan, is a trucking company that specializes in temperature-controlled and dry transportation,” states a Peterson Farms press release. “JVC Enterprises prides itself on utilizing the latest in transportation…
Pirate 7th graders finish strong in WMC tourney By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The Hart Middle School seventh grade boys basketball team recently made history, ending the season as runner up in the West Michigan Conference tournament. It was the first time in 17…
News alert: snowmobile fire on rail trail GRANT TOWNSHIP — A snowmobile fire was reported on the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail near Yale Road Tuesday, Dec. 20, around 12:30 p.m. Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched to the scene.
Hart Schools closed Tuesday HART — Hart Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 20, due to student and staff illnesses. Winter break begins Wednesday, Dec. 21. School will begin again on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
Snowmobile, catalytic converter stolen. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022: 12:25 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a catalytic converter, Elm Street, Village of Hesperia. 4:49 p.m., (OCSO), fraud, 100 block of North Division, Village of Hesperia. Friday, Dec. 16, 2022: 2:50 p.m., (Michigan State Police), domestic violence, 8000 block of Hawley…
News alert: Barn fire reported in Ferry FERRY TOWNSHIP — A barn fire was reported at 905 S. 144th Avenue Monday, Dec. 19, at 9:30 a.m.
HMS students donate 150 toys to Toys for Tots program HART — Hart Middle School students donated 150 toys to the Toys for Tots program, making Christmas brighter for less fortunate local children. “HMS Student Leadership orchestrated a Toys for Tots drive over the course of the last few weeks,” said Principal Kevin Ackley. “Classes competed to bring in the…
Obituary: Renae Riddle, 56 Renae Sue (Goralski) Riddle, 56, passed away peacefully, from a glioblastoma, on December 15, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 17, 1966, in Plymouth, Indiana, the daughter of Karen (Riddle) and James Tharp of Warsaw, Indiana, and Minor LeRoy Fretz of Indiana. Renae graduated from Baker College with an associate degree in culinary arts.…
Health department holiday hours District Health Department #10 has announced its holiday hours. In observance of Christmas and New Year’s, DHD#10 offices will be closed Monday, December 26, 2022 through Friday, December 30, 2022. The following COVID-19 Testing Clinics will be closed during this time: Kalkaska County DHD#10 625 Courthouse Dr Kalkaska, MI Closed: 12/25, 12/27, 12/29, 1/1 Manistee County…
Local police officers make Christmas merrier for 240 kids. A total of 240 kids from 45 families received presents from Oceana County police officers Saturday morning, Dec. 17, through the Roy’s Kids program. Some of the officers dressed as Santa Claus to greet the children as they dropped off presents. The charitable program was launched in 1994 by New Era…
Top local baby names for 2022 LUDINGTON — Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital) has released the top baby names for 2022, with a five-way tie for the top girl names and a three-way tie for top boy names. There were 289 babies born between January 1, 2022 and December 15, 2022. Top Girl Names 2022 Tied…
Born to run Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — It sure seems that state champion and All American athlete Jessie Jazwinski was born to run. The Hart High School sophomore captured the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 individual championship during the state cross…
Power tools stolen during break-in. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Several power tools were stolen during a break-in to a garage located in the 6400 block of East Jefferson Road, according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The break-in was reported Thursday, Dec. 15, around 4 p.m. The case is under investigation, said Hasty. Please consider helping to…
NWS predicts 4-8 of snow on the way. OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory beginning Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 17, at 7 a.m. The advisory affects Oceana, Mason, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties. Lake effect snow with total accumulations of 4-8 inches is…
High-speed chase suspect has extensive criminal record. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor MASON COUNTY — The 25-year-old Shelby man arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of fleeing and eluding, methamphetamine possession, reckless driving, driving while license suspended and fourth-offense habitual offender following a high speed chase Wednesday night, Dec. 14, has an extensive criminal record. Steven Geno Rice III…
VIDEO: Shelby man captured by police following high-speed chase MASON COUNTY — A 25-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of fleeing and eluding, methamphetamine possession and driving while license suspended following a high-speed chase with speeds reaching nearly 100 mph Wednesday night, Dec. 14, shortly after 10:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
HPD news, Dec. 15, 2022 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022: 8:14 a.m., breaking and entering/unlawful driving away of a vehicle, 800 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 3:30 p. m., found property, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. Friday, Dec. 9, 2022: 12:15 p.m., unlawful driving away of…
Mark Peterson: Pursuing adventures abroad and at home Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features local entrepreneurs and businesses. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BENONA TOWNSHIP — Mark Peterson grew up on his family’s fruit farm, helping in the orchards and later in the processing plant located on Oceana Drive. His parents, Earl and Linda…
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