Five EF festival goers sentenced on drug convictions in 51st Circuit Court By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Cristy Ann Pider, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave,., Hart, was found guilty May 16 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Dec. 12 to 98 days in jail with credit for 98…
Obituary: Candace Sprague, 75, of Mears It is with overwhelming sadness and heartbreak that we share the passing of Candace “Candy” Lee Sprague, 75, of Mears. Candy passed away peacefully in her home on December 9, 2022, when she joined her Heavenly Father. Candy was born June 16, 1947, to Anne Mae and James William Allmon. She grew up in…
Winter weather advisory calls for icy roads The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for Oceana, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm and Gratiot counties beginning Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. until Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 a.m. Mixed precipitation is expected with total snow accumulations of up to one inch…
Respiratory therapist John Bottrell honored with Bee Award John Bottrell, registered respiratory therapist at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital), was selected as the Bee Award winner by Lynda Holcomb, RN who was named as the DAISY Award winner. The DAISY Award celebrates and honors extraordinary nurses. Each DAISY recipient gets to select someone who helps the…
Man’s cause of death determined to be suicide CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — The cause of death of a 42-year-old man found shot dead in the area of East Madison Road and North 156th Avenue Tuesday, Dec. 13, around 10 a.m. is suicide, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A deer hunter found the man’s body, said Sheriff Mast. Preliminary information…
News alert: Hunter shot dead UPDATE: Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast has confirmed that the shooting victim is deceased. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Report of a male hunter who has been shot in the area of East Madison Road and North 156th Avenue Tuesday, Dec. 13, around 10 a.m. Central Dispatch reporting that the hunter was shot in the head, and…
79th District Court arraignments, Dec. 13, 2022 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Kayla Marie Mangold, of 1905 S. 124th Ave., Shelby; Michigan State Police (MSP); assault with a dangerous weapon. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Darin Colt Cunningham, of 2265 S.…
Ceres Solutions offering scholarships to college students In its continuing effort to support youth pursuing careers in agriculture, Ceres Solutions will offer $25,000 through scholarships to high school seniors and college students this coming spring. Students receiving the scholarships will be selected based on their commitment to agricultural youth programs and their desire to pursue higher education. “Our employee group…
Prisoner pleads to break-in, car theft charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 34-year-old Rothbury man currently incarcerated in the Cooper Street Correctional Facility in Jackson County pleaded guilty to two counts of breaking and entering and one count of car theft in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 12. Daniel Laurence Marcinak, whose address is listed as…
Weekend police news, Dec. 12, 2022 The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022: 12:49 p.m., fraud, 3100 block of West Monroe Road, Weare Township. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022: 1:32 a.m. disturbance, Munn Street, Village of Hesperia. 7:29 p.m., a 28-year-old Shelby man was arrested for assault and battery, 2700 block…
Old Newsies hit the streets By Allison Scarbrough, Editor OCEANA COUNTY — Old Newsies/Goodfellows hit the streets Saturday, Dec. 10, for the annual fundraiser that helps less fortunate children and families during Christmas. Stationed at major intersections, the Old Newsies/News Boys/Goodfellows gathered donations from passing motorists. “For 78 years, the Old Newsies have been helping the needy children in Oceana…
Hesperia woman charged with felonious assault for stabbing girlfriend. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested for felonious assault Thursday, Dec. 8, just before midnight after allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old Wyandotte, Michigan woman in the arm, according to Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. The incident occurred in the 1900 block of…
Tigers’ joy of giving will make Christmas brighter for children in need. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Students and staff at Shelby Public Schools experienced true joy during this year’s Toys for Tots campaign while exceeding their donation goals. Over $4,000 in toys were…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, Dec. 9, 2022 By Allison Scarbrgouh, Editor HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Dec. 5, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Austin Reily Bruursema, of 5379 Tyler Rd., Hart, was found guilty Oct. 10 of assault with a dangerous weapon and was sentenced Dec. 5 to 172 days in jail with credit for 172 days…
HPD news, Dec. 8, 2022 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022: 9:16 a.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 3:20 p.m., found property, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 3:52 p.m., fraud complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 4:16 p.m., family trouble, 100 block…
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California company joins Peterson Farms. HART TOWNSHIP— The Peterson family has announced the addition of Fresh Innovations California, LLC, to the Peterson Farms Family of Companies. Fresh Innovations California, located in Stockton, California, specializes in organic and conventional fresh-cut apple slices, under the brand Prize Slice, supplying schools and retail throughout the United States. “The addition of Fresh Innovations California,…
Portion of Warren Road to be closed daily. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Warren Road between 88th and 96th avenues will be closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County…
Fat tire biking on the dunes begins Dec. 15. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Following another successful off-road vehicle riding season and the first official shoreline horseback riding season this past November, the Department of Natural Resources is expanding outdoor recreation at Silver Lake State Park. An all-new fat-tire biking season will take place at Silver Lake ORV Area Dec. 15 through…
ESD’s Book Bus continues a lifelong educator’s legacy West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP —Jacquie Gerould spent 40 years as a teacher at Reed City’s Norman Elementary School, retiring in 2010. During that time she developed a…
New Era man sent to prison for selling meth to undercover officer By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 47-year-old New Era man was sentenced to serve a minimum of 18 months to a maximum of 20 years in prison Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 5, for a conviction of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. Richard Armond…
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