Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 28, 2022

November 28, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 28, 2022 Michael James Bucher, 69, of Hart, died on Friday, November 25, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com.  Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…

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Want a job that can save a life? 911 is hiring.

November 25, 2022
Want a job that can save a life? 911 is hiring.

Want a job that can save a life? 911 is hiring. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — I’ll never forget Christmas Eve of 2015. It was a late December with no snow on the ground. In the late evening of Dec. 23, the winds started to pick up. Fire departments were getting dispatched out to downed power…

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Attention Business Owners Who Offer Gift Certificates

November 25, 2022

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79th District Court arraignments, Nov. 22, 2022.

November 22, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, Nov. 22, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Matthew Charles Dukes, of 2235 W. Cleveland Rd., New Era; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); breaking and entering with intent. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. Bail: $3,500/cash/surety/10 percent. William Rhody Dwyer, of…

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79th District Court sentencings, Nov. 22, 2022.

November 22, 2022

79th District Court sentencings, Nov. 22, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Stephen John Kroegel, of 3954 SW Armadillo Trail, Arcadia, Florida, was found guilty Nov. 21 of forest fire — failure to take precautions and was sentenced to $375 in fines and costs. Karl Edward Brock, Jr.,…

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Obituary: Aloha Morse, 87, of New Era

November 22, 2022

Obituary: Aloha Morse, 87, of New Era Aloha Carol Morse, 87, of New Era, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was born June 21, 1935, the daughter of Lawrence and Julia (Blondin) McReynolds. Aloha was a wonderful fun-loving person with a keen sense of humor. She was passionate about her faith, family and music. Aloha shared her musical and…

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Obituary: Janice Farquhar, 83, of Pentwater

November 22, 2022

Obituary: Janice Farquhar, 83, of Pentwater Janice Liboria (Pace) Farquhar, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 18, 2022, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin, August 25, 1939, the daughter of Anthony and Lucille Pace.  Janice and her family moved to Chicago soon after her birth. In 1957, Janice…

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Obituary: Robert Craker, Sr., 78, of Walkerville

November 22, 2022

Obituary: Robert Craker, Sr., 78, of Walkerville Robert Wallace Craker Sr., 78, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. He was born January 4, 1944, in Hart, the son of Wallace and Emily (Drabeck) Craker. Robert is survived by: his wife, Donna Craker; children, Jeannie (Daniel) Miskosky and Robert Craker Jr.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister, Pat Cory.…

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Eighth graders explore professions during Career Day.

November 21, 2022

Eighth graders explore professions during Career Day. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby Middle School eighth graders were recently introduced to several different careers during Career Day. “We had four speakers that shared about their career field, and then the kids did a related activity,” said school counselor…

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Weekend police news, Nov. 21, 2022.

November 21, 2022

Weekend police news, Nov. 21, 2022. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 18, 2022: 3:01 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of tools, 400 block of West Tyler Road, Hart Township. Items reported stolen are a socket set valued at $100 and wrench set valued at $60. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022: 11:19 a.m.,…

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Winter storm warning in effect until Sunday morning.

November 18, 2022

Winter storm warning in effect until Sunday morning. OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning for Oceana, Mason and Muskegon counties until Sunday, Nov. 20, at 7 a.m. Heavy snow with additional accumulations of 4-7 inches and winds gusting as high as 40 mph are expected. Wind chills will drop into…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, Nov. 18, 2022

November 18, 2022

51st Circuit Court sentencings, Nov. 18, 2022 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Travis Scott Plotts, of 10782 N. Bingham Ave., Bitely, was found guilty Sept. 19 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Nov. 14 to one year in jail with credit for 207 days served and $598 in…

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Hart PD news, Nov. 17. 2022

November 17, 2022

Hart PD news, Nov. 17. 2022 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022: 2 p.m., larceny, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 2:07 p.m., suspicious situation, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022: 5 a.m., trespassing, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 6:40 a.m.,…

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Manistee woman sentenced to 2-20 years in prison for meth delivery

November 17, 2022

Manistee woman sentenced to 2-20 years in prison for meth delivery HART — A 32-year-old Manistee woman was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 14, to two to 20 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Regina Rose Reese, of 382 4th St., pleaded guilty to the charge, Oct. 3, according to court records.…

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Obituary: Carla Sue Richards, 74, of Shelby

November 17, 2022

Obituary: Carla Sue Richards, 74, of Shelby Carla Sue Richards, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 11, 2022, in Ludington. Carla, who went by her middle name Sue, was born to Robert and Marion Underhill on September 8, 1948, in Lansing. She grew up in Lansing across the street from her grandparent’s farm, a time…

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Obituary: Joseph Eugene Brink-Burillo, infant, of Hart

November 17, 2022

Obituary: Joseph Eugene Brink-Burillo, infant, of Hart Joseph Eugene Brink-Burillo, the infant son of Joseph Brink and Renata Burillo-Castro, was born still on Friday, November 11, 2022. Joseph is survived by: his parents; grandparents, Catalina Burillo, Greg Malburg, Sergio Castro, Loretta Lefevre, and Kevin Brink SR; and great-grandparents, Penny Burillo, and Ken and Brenda Malburg. Joseph was preceded in death…

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‘Multi-day lake effect snow event’ to begin Thursday, and it may be a ‘doozy.’

November 16, 2022

‘Multi-day lake effect snow event’ to begin Thursday, and it may be a ‘doozy.’ OCEANA COUNTY — The US National Weather Service in Grand Rapids is predicting the “first multi-day lake effect snow event of the season will begin tomorrow (Nov. 17), and it may be a doozy.” “It’s time to get yourself fully reacquainted with winter weather driving,” states…

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Jogger finds massive sturgeon skeleton on Lake Michigan beach.

November 16, 2022

Jogger finds massive sturgeon skeleton on Lake Michigan beach. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A man jogging along the Lake Michigan shoreline near the Bass Lake outlet made an interesting discovery last weekend. “Over the weekend, our son was jogging along the Lake Michigan beach near the Bass Lake outlet in Pentwater — North Beach Association — and came across the carcass…

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Ludington hospital receives top safety rating

November 16, 2022

Ludington hospital receives top safety rating LUDINGTON — Corewell Health Ludington Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Corewell Health Ludington Hospital’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “Another A grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group affirms our team’s dedication…

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Christmas/Holiday Events 2022

November 15, 2022

Christmas/Holiday Events 2022 The following Christmas/holiday events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Please do not add an event in the Facebook comments. If your organization is holding an event, email editor@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Christmas (or holiday) event.” Friday, December 2 Manistee Victorian Sleighbell Parade Parade &…

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Obituary: Sharon Worton, 78, of Pentwater

November 15, 2022

Obituary: Sharon Worton, 78, of Pentwater Sharon Ann Worton (Samuel) passed away peacefully at her home on July 11, 2022. She was born December 29, 1943, in LaPorte, Indiana. She was born Sharon Ann Jones and was later adopted by Arnold and Vera Samuel. She was the sister of James (Stephanie) Mitschelen, Terry Griffith of California, and Arnold (Dede) Samuel, Jr, of…

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