Sailboat beaches on Lake Michigan shoreline BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 33-feet-long sailboat traveling from Chicago to the East Coast ran into shallow water in Lake Michigan along shoreline at Camp Miniwanca near Stony Lake, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The beached vessel was reported to the sheriff’s office Sunday evening, July 23. The marine division of the sheriff’s office…
Hesperia man arrested on six charges NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers on half a dozen charges Monday, July 24, around 6:30 p.m., according to Sgt. Trevor Beck of the Hart post. The suspect faces charges of assault, malicious destruction of property and animal abuse stemming from an incident in the 2100…
Obituary: Mary Cozart, 96, of Pentwater Mary Alice Cozart, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished member of her community, peacefully passed away July 18, 2023, at an assisted living facility in Kalamazoo. Born June 13, 1927, in Smithfield, West Virginia, Mary was one of eleven children, a testament to the love shared within her large family. After completing her…
Employment Opportunity: Program Coordinator/Assistant to the Director The Ludington Senior Center is accepting applications for a full time Program Coordinator/Assistant to the Director position. Performs administrative, supervisory and professional work; special events, enrichment and educational classes and activities to address social and recreational needs of senior citizens. Hands-on position, interacting daily with senior citizens and the public. $18.50 per hour plus…
Obituary: Roy Hackert, 80, of Ludington Roy Dale Hackert of Ludington passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 20, 2023. Roy was born on July 8, 1943 in Ludington to Fred E. and Lillian (Paulsen) Hackert. Roy graduated from Ludington High School in 1961. He was loved by many, admired by all, and will be missed by anyone…
MSP seeks public’s help in locating ATV stolen from Electric Forest ROTHBURY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the theft of a 2018 Polaris Ranger R17 that was stolen from the Electric Forest Festival last month at the Double JJ Resort. The all-terrain vehicle (ATV) may have been sold without a title and painted a…
Hart man sentenced for embezzlement HART — A 68-year-old Hart man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 17, for a conviction of embezzlement $50,000-$100,000. Mitchell Alan Jonassen, of 5215 Tyler Rd., pleaded guilty, May 15. Jonassen was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $658 in fines…
Indiana man sentenced for stealing quads, generators HART — A 26-year-old Muncie, Indiana man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 17, to 327 days in jail with credit for 327 days served and $8,518 in restitution for a conviction of larceny over $1,000. Sevon Elisha Gowen pleaded guilty to the charge May 16, 2023. “Sevon Gowen…
Moolenaar secures $800,000 for Shelby Community Park WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Michigan) is a member of the the House Committee on Appropriations, which passed the 2024 budget for the Department of Transportation and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the legislation includes his requests to help residents and communities in his district, states a press…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 19, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were recently sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Matthew Michael Bigler, of 538 Aldrich St., Cadillac, pleaded guilty May 15, 2023 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and operating while intoxicated and was sentenced July 17, 2023 to 19 days in jail with credit for 19…
Obituary: Gary Veurink, 83, of Hart Gary Howard Veurink, 83, of Hart, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at The Leila and Cyrus Poppen House, a Harbor Hospice Residence in Muskegon. He was born September 15, 1939, in Sparta, the son of William and Jeane (Dykhouse) Veurink. Gary grew up in the small Dutch community of Sun, east of Grant,…
HPD news, posted July 18, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 6, 2023: 3:24 p.m., wellbeing check, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. 6:25 p.m., larceny, 400 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 7:45 p.m., mental health complaint, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 8:11 p.m., medical assist,…
Brandon Bruce returns to Hart as elementary principal Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART – Brandon Bruce is excited to be back at Hart Public Schools as Spitler Elementary School’s principal. Bruce, 50, was superintendent of his alma mater in the Upper Peninsula, Gwinn Public Schools,…
Police news, posted July 17, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 13, 2023: 10:09 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), criminal sexual conduct, Oceana Shores trailer park, Grant Township. The case is under investigation. 6:57 p.m., (OCSO), animal abuse, 7700 block of East Gale Road, Newfield Township. Friday, July 14, 2023: 7 p.m., (Michigan State…
Mears man captured after police use ‘stop sticks’ to deflate tires during chase OTTO TOWNSHIP — A police chase that began in Whitehall ended in Oceana County after “stop sticks” used by police shredded the tires of the fleeing pickup truck Sunday evening, July 16. The driver, who is a 34-year-old Mears man, was arrested “on several offenses that originated…
Marine deputy saves boats from burning vessel PENTWATER — Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tim Simon’s quick actions saved boats docked in Pentwater Lake at Charlie’s Marina from catching fire Saturday, July 15. “A boat caught fire this afternoon just after fueling,” states a post on the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. “Sheriff’s office marine division was underway in…
USS LST 393 offers unique glimpse at WWII history MI Travelogue is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc. Story and Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — For 75 years, an important piece of U.S. Navy history has called Muskegon home. The USS LST 393, which for most of its existence was known as the Highway 16, is a 328-foot…
Historic military ship museum conflicted with host city Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — The organization that operates the USS LST 393 military museum (read more here), along with the ship’s owners is in conflict with the City of Muskegon. For 75 years, the West Michigan Dock & Market Corp. (also known as the Mart Dock), located…
79th District Court sentencings, posted July 14, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Robert Matthew Delgado, of 100 Hilltop Dr., Hart, pleaded guilty July 11 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days suspended jail with credit for two days served; Victim Impact Panel (VIP); Alcohol…
79th District Court misdemeanor arraignments, posted July 14, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned on misdemeanor charges recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Roy James Alltop, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., Hart; larceny. Pretrial: Aug. 3 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance (PR). Jesus Brayan Santillian-Lopez, of 5875 N. 168th Ave., Walkerville; operating…
79th District Court felony arraignments, posted July 13, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Hector Martin Saldana, Jr., of 3261 W. Winston Rd., Rothbury; two counts of felon in possession of a firearm and one count of felony firearms. Preliminary exam: July 25 at 1…
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