No one injured when trailer comes unhitched from vehicle hauling it FERRY TOWNSHIP — No one was injured when a trailer came unhitched from the vehicle that was hauling it Monday, Feb. 6, shortly after noon on East M 20 near South 154th Avenue, according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “The clasp hitch may have…
Pentwater Senior Grace Stoneman named Student of the Month PENTWATER — Pentwater senior Grace Stoneman was named January Pentwater Service Club Student of Month. Stoneman was nominated by school staff members for her hard work, leadership, positivity, teamwork and compassion. Stoneman received the award during a luncheon held in her honor and attended by her father, Rob Stoneman. In addition…
News alert: vehicle fire in Ferry FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Ferry Township Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. on 148th Avenue near Baker Road.
Seasonal weight and speed restrictions on roads begin Wednesday. HART – In an effort to protect the roads from damage by heavy trucks, the Oceana County Road Commission is imposing seasonal weight and speed restrictions on county roads beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 6 a.m. The restrictions will be imposed on all roads except for those listed as “all-season.” “While…
Sheriff’s report, posted Feb. 6, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023: 9:39 a.m., verbal domestic dispute, no arrests 4700 block of West Baseline Road, Golden Township. 10:48 a.m., fraud, an attempt to withdraw from a bank account, 1800 block of North White Birch, Golden Township. 12:55 p.m., vehicle crash, no…
HPD news, posted Feb. 6, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023: 10:04 a.m., threats complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Noon, medical assist, 400 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. 1:30 p.m., larceny, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 2:10 p.m., mental health issues, 300…
Obituary: Joseph Negele, 90, of Pentwater Joseph Anton Negele, 90, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2023. Joseph was born in Ludington, the son of Joseph and Theresia Negele. Joseph was a Korean War Veteran. He served as a medic in the Army from 1949-1951. He also worked on the CSX Railroad for 38 years. Joe was a…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 4, 2023 Joseph Anton Negele, 90, of Pentwater, died on Friday, February 3, 2023. Arrangements have been 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 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths.…
Agriculture and Natural Resource Banquet to celebrate Conservation District WEARE TOWNSHIP — The annual Oceana Agriculture and Natural Resources Banquet is scheduled for Monday, March 20 and will celebrate 50 years of conservation work by the Oceana Conservation District. Conservation District staff and volunteers are putting together a historical look at 50 years of services they have provided to Oceana…
Closings and Cancellations, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. This post may be updated. Schools Covenant Christian School Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area School District Ludington Area Catholic School Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Schools and Victory Early Childhood Center…
Obituary: James Rininger, 80, of Hart James Ralph Rininger, 80, of Hart, passed away January 31, 2023, from a massive stroke. He was born September 17, 1942, in Douglas, the son of Ralph and Mary (Bolton) Rininger. Jim married the love of his life, Sandra Smith, on October 21, 1961. They spent 61 happy years together. Jim was a member…
Winter weather advisory begins at 8 p.m. Thursday OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the lakeshore counties Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday evening, Feb. 2, until 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches are expected. A wind chill…
Police news, posted Feb. 2, 2023 The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023: 1:23 a.m., a 39-year-old Shelby man was arrested on three warrants and for driving while license suspended, 80th Avenue near Water Road, Grant Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Wednesday, Feb. 1,…
Hart man pleads ‘no contest’ to 4th-degree CSC By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 32-year-old Hart man pleaded “no contest” to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 30, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Julian Lugo Reyna, of 3908 Oceana Dr., was initially charged with third-degree CSC and assault with intent…
Man who flashed police pleads ‘no contest’ to assault charge By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 28-year-old Hart man pleaded “no contest” to assault with intent to commit second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 30, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Luis Ismael-Lopez Estrella, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., fondled and exposed…
News alert: ice rescue on Butternut Lake UPDATE: The man safely got out of the water by himself, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast, and emergency personnel were called off the rescue. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to an ice rescue on Butternut Lake on East Spring Hill Drive by McLaren Lake near Hesperia Wednesday, Feb. 1,…
G2S donates to Roy’s Kids SCOTTVILLE — The charitable Roy’s Kids program, which donates toys and meals every Christmas to less fortunate families in Oceana County, received a $200 boost from Mason County’s Gateway to Success (G2S) Academy students. “This year G2S has implemented a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum where our students, two days a week, learn about and…
Obituary: Juanita Schultz, 97, of Shelby Juanita Joee Schultz, 97, of Shelby, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born May 14, 1925, the daughter of Martin and Pearl (Bone) Kattnig. Juanita’s favorite thing to do was quilting, in fact she spent the last 30 years being a part of many quilting groups, winning awards for her art quilts,…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 1, 2023 Juanita Joee Schultz, 97, of Shelby, died on Friday, January 27, 2023. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Michael Alberts, 77, of Hart, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of…
Pirates ride with pride Good behavior puts students in the running for winning a car Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — Over 200 Hart High School students have signed a pledge to abstain from unhealthy and unsafe behaviors, like drinking alcohol, using drugs, drinking and…
Weekend police news, Jan. 30, 2023 The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 27, 2023: 1:19 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), domestic situation, South Apple Hill, Grant Township. 7:13 a.m., (OCSO), vehicle crash, no injuries, State Street, City of Hart. 8:24 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, South Oceana Drive…
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