Child fentanyl death case against mother heads to trial By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The criminal case against a 30-year-old Grant Township woman charged with manslaughter and child abuse in connection to the July 1, 2022 fentanyl death of her 4-year-old son is headed to trial in 51st Circuit Court. Jodi Michelle Neino, who is lodged in the Oceana…
Accused killer’s case heads to trial By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The case against a 33-year-old Muskegon man accused of shooting and killing a 28-year-old man with a handgun last June is heading to trial in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Carlos Andres Sanchez, who is lodged in the Oceana County Jail on a $500,000 cash bond, appeared in…
Obituary: Priscilla White, 76, of Hart Priscilla Jane White was welcomed in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 6, 2023. She was born in Three Rivers on April 3, 1947 to Delmont and Harriet(Luce) Freese. She attended Park Community School and graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1965. She met her…
Ludington Hospital named a ‘Gold Level Provider’ of Safe Sitter instruction LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, part of Corewell Health, has been notified that its Community Services department has been named a Gold Level Safe Sitter Provider, the highest level that can be achieved. “The Safe Sitter class is important because if a child is choking, stops breathing, or…
Fire department awarded $28,000 grant for UTV By Allison Scarbrough, Editor GRANT TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire and Rescue was awarded a $28,000 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase a 2022 Polaris Ranger utility terrain vehicle. The UTV, also called a side-by side, joined the fire department’s now eight-vehicle fleet, March 23. “We’ve been talking about getting…
Twin musicians Peter and Will Anderson to perform in Hart April 14 The concert is the second to the last of the Hart Community Performing Arts Series 2022-23 season HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will continue its 2022-23 season with a concert featuring the Peter and Will Anderson Trio Friday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the…
Community involvement is key to child abuse prevention Dear Editor, We all share a responsibility for the wellbeing and healthy development of children and their families, as it is crucial for the future health of Oceana County. This year’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month is the perfect time to help people understand that prevention only happens in partnership. According to…
Obituary: Herman Scripter, 53 Herman Lee Scripter, 53, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was born to Manuel and Helen (Battice) Scripter, on November 24, 1969, in Flint. Herman attended Swartz Creek Schools. He was a welder by trade and a member of Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. Herman loved to donate to charities dear to his heart.…
Newman promoted to assistant chief, 2 firefighters join Hesperia dept. HESPERIA — Jason Newman, a 15-year veteran of the Hesperia Area Fire Department, was promoted to assistant chief Wednesday, April 5. Josh Hawk and Seth Barrs completed their training to join the department as firefighters. Newman served as captain the previous seven years and lieutenant four years prior. Hawk and…
UPDATE: Humberto has been located and returned home to his parents, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar Wednesday, April 5, at 9:30 p.m. Police searching for missing 12-year-old boy HART — The Hart Police Department is searching for missing “juvenile/runaway” Humberto Herebia. Humberto — who is 5’5″ and 130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes — was last…
HPD report, posted April 5, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 30, 2023: 10 a.m., wellbeing check, 20 block of Mechanic Street, City of Hart. Friday, March 31, 2023: 1:55 a.m., a 19-year-old Flint man was cited for operating without a license, Polk Road and Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. 11:06 a.m., peacekeeping,…
Police remind residents to keep doors locked following break-in spree ‘Suspects are going car-to-car or door-to-door checking homes and vehicles.’ HART — Hart police continue to investigate a string of vehicle break-ins reported Saturday, April 1, in the area of Water and Mechanic streets. “A total of seven vehicles were reported to have been entered,” said Hart Police Chief Juan…
Kindergarten round-up set for April 20 Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — “Lil’ Pirates” will receive a free Class of 2036 T-shirt during Kindergarten round-up at Spitler Elementary School, which is set for Thursday, April 20, from 5-7 p.m. in the school gym. School staff are urging parents not…
Ludington Hospital to offer biometric screening LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, part of Corewell Health, will offer a free biometric screening for up to 48 people on Wednesday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lakeshore Resource Network located at 920 E. Tinkham Avenue. “Biometric screenings consist of checking important numbers such as blood sugar, blood…
Weekend police news, April 3, 2023 Friday, March 31, 2023: 2:36 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), suspected fraud, Rankin Street, Village of Shelby. 10 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 49-year-old Whitehall man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant, South Avenue near Division Street, Village of Hesperia. Saturday, April 1, 2023: 1:31 a.m., (MSP), a 31-year-old Ludington man was…
Shelby village to consider water agreement with township SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council is holding a special meeting Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Shelby High School library to vote on a wholesale water agreement with Shelby Township to provide water for Oceana Acres apartments developed by Peterson Farms. “After several years of discussion and consideration, the…
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Clown Band accepting summer arts camp scholarship applications SCOTTVILLE — Every year the Scottville Clown Band awards scholarships to middle school and high school children attending summer performing arts education programs. These scholarships are awarded in the memory of Raymond Schulte, who restarted the band in 1947, following a five-year hiatus during World War II and officially named it the Scottville…
Hart police investigate string of vehicle break-ins ‘Suspects are going car-to-car or door-to-door checking homes and vehicles to see if they are unlocked.’ HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a string of vehicle break-ins reported in the 10 block of Water Street Saturday, April 1. “Suspects are going car-to-car or door-to-door checking homes and vehicles to see if…
Hart Police Department report, March 31, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 23, 2023: 9:47 a.m., fraud complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 1:22 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, State Street and Hilltop Drive, City of Hart. 4:05 p.m., threats complaint, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 6:20…
State awards $790,000 grant to fix Shelby Road SHELBY – Governor Gretchen Whitmer awarded a $790,000 state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) grant to upgrade Shelby Road so that Peterson Farms and Perdue Farms can expand their businesses. The grant will support a total of 128 new jobs and will enable $31 million in private investments in the Village and…
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