Obituary: Robert Novak, 87, of Hesperia Robert Novak, 87, of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at his home. He was born May 13, 1935, in Rockford, the son of the late William and Meryl (Sawyer) Novak. Robert was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and then retired after 25 years with IBM. In Robert’s spare time,…
Police busy with crashes on snowy roads The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023: 7:32 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 68-year-old Onekama woman received minor injuries following a one-vehicle crash, North 120th Avenue near East Jefferson Road, Crystal Township. The northbound 2006 Chevrolet Impala she was driving went off the road at the…
West Shore Bank celebrating 125 years LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank is celebrating its quasquicentennial anniversary this year. June 30, 2023 will mark 125 years in which West Shore Bank has served the community as a local bank and remained committed to helping the people and businesses along the lakeshore improve their financial well- being. The bank was founded as…
Oceana County tourism generated $132 million in 2021 OCEANA COUNTY — The Silver Lake Sand Dunes – Hart Visitors Bureau announced in a press release that Oceana County generated $131.86 million in tourism spending in 2021. Tourism spending in Oceana County increased 11.8 percent since 2020, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Tourism Economic Impact Report. Visitor spending…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, Jan. 26, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Nikolas Paul Martin, of 139 S. Menes St., Walkerville, was found guilty Jan. 23, 2023 of probation violation and was sentenced to 15 days in jail with credit for 14 days served and $990 in outstanding…
Police looking for fugitive PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is looking for a wanted man who may be in the Pentwater area. William Jon Monroe is wanted for failure to appear in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court for probation violation on a firearms conviction, according to court staff. Monroe was convicted of felon in possession of a firearm, Jan.…
HPD news, Jan. 26, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023: 9 a.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, Polk Road and US 31 Expressway, City of Hart. 3:35 p.m., animal complaint, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023: 7:57 a.m., car/deer crash, Oceana Drive and Tyler Road, City…
MCP/OCP to close app Dear MCP and OCP readers: In 2017 we launched a free app to allow readers to an alternative way to access our stories. The app gained a lot of traction for the first couple of years. However, we have noticed that most of our readers tend to access our sites either directly or through our social…
Winter weather advisory issued for Oceana and Mason counties OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Oceana and Mason counties beginning Thursday, Jan. 26, from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Heavy lake effect snow is expected with accumulations of up to 4 inches. “Plan on slippery road conditions,” states NWS. “The hazardous conditions…
Knowledge is power Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — The Shelby High School Science Olympiad program has been sparking excitement about science and teaching team work and problem solving skills for over 30 years. The opportunity broadens horizons for students, especially those who are not…
Get a $25 Walmart gift card for getting vaccinated HART — Anyone who receives a COVID-19 and/or flu vaccination during the District Health Department #10 vaccination clinic Friday, Jan. 27, will receive a $25 Walmart gift card. “Meridian is supporting this clinic by providing $25 Walmart gift cards to anyone that receives a flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine during this clinic.…
Warrant arrests top police activity The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Jan. 16, 2023: 2:30 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of road commission signs, South 194th Avenue, Greenwood Township. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023: 7:24 p.m., (OCSO), a male subject was arrested on outstanding warrants, 7100 block of South 80th Avenue, Grant Township. Thursday, Jan. 19,…
Judge denies change of venue motions in child fentanyl death case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The parents of a 4-year-old boy who died from ingesting fentanyl appeared in 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 23, for motion hearings. Jacob Scott Schutter, 32, and Jodi Michelle Neino, 29, are criminally charged in connection to Eli Jude Schutter’s July 1 death. …
Man who robbed elderly couple at gunpoint sentenced to 18-40 years ‘It’s a horrific set of circumstances, Mr. Labeau, that you put these people through,’ said Judge Susan K. Sniegowski. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 52-year-old Mears man convicted of armed robbery was sentenced to 18-40 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 23. …
Man sentenced to prison for CSC By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 55-year-old man was sentenced to four to 20 years in prison for a conviction of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 23. David Lee Moore, Jr., pleaded “no contest” to the charge, Oct. 5. Moore’s sentencing guidelines are 42-70 months,…
Accused drunk driver causes 2-truck crash SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 67-year-old Shelby man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after two pickup trucks crashed in front of a house on Woodrow Road Wednesday, Jan. 18, around 5:30 p.m. The man, who was eastbound in a 2006 Chevrolet pickup truck, attempted to pass a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck driven by…
Hart Community Performing Arts Series presents Frisson Winds Jan. 27 HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present the Frisson Winds Friday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. From New York City, Frisson features the best and brightest of classical music’s rising stars. Frisson showcases a myriad of rarely-performed masterworks, and the group…
HPD gets new patrol car By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The Hart Police Department recently debuted a brand-new patrol car, which is a 2022 “pursuit-rated” Ford Explorer. It replaces a 2016 SUV, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. Funding for the vehicle came from the city’s capital improvement budget, said the chief. The cost was just over $46,000, which…
Bark Park open for community use SHELBY TOWNSHIP – While the newly established Shelby Township Bark Park won’t officially open until spring, the park is available for the community to use during the winter. The site, located east of the Mount Hope Cemetery on East Sixth Street in Shelby, currently has a completed parking lot and dog park fencing. Before…
Shelby PTO hosts action-packed elementary school carnival Friday Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — A fun-filled carnival at Thomas Read Elementary School is set for Friday, Jan. 20, from 6-8 p.m. The PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) has organized the event as a fundraiser for the school. Enjoy games, raffles,…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 18, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Kyle Gerald Hiscott, of 140 S. Rush St., Pentwater; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); third-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended (DWLS). Probable cause hearing: Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10…
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