Obituary: Donald Carrick, 84, of New Era Donald Carrick, 84 years of age, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at his New Era home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born, the youngest of two children, on January 15, 1939, in Highland Park, to Elmer and Ruth Carrick. He was educated in the Hazel Park School system in…
79th District Court arraignments, March 30, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Julian Lugo Reyna, of 3908 N. Oceana Dr., Hart; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Probable cause hearing: April 4 at 1 p.m. Bail: $100,000/cash.…
79th District Court sentencings, dismissals By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Damon Lamonte Morgan, of 548 E. Madison Rd., Hart, was found guilty March 22 of improper license and was sentenced to $375 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). Armando Falcon, of 511…
Hair band heydays Val-Du-Lakes rocked the summer music scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s By Allison Scarbrough, Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Some of the biggest names in rock music took center stage at the Val-Du-Lakes outdoor amphitheater back in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Summers sizzled with rowdy crowds gathering on the hill to thrash to heavy metal icons Ozzy Osbourne…
Shelby hires new police chief By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Former Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler was recently hired as the new Shelby police chief. Roseler, 58, began his duties March 20. The Montague native hails from a family dedicated to emergency services. Most family members have worked or work as police officers, paramedics, firefighters and 911 dispatchers. Roesler,…
Nominations open for Pentwater Service Club Citizen of the Year PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is accepting applications for the 2023 Citizen of the Year. The winner(s), who will be announced June 1, will be recognized at a dinner and program held in their honor Oct. 12, at the Pentwater Yacht Club. For more than 50 years the PSC…
Sheriff’s office investigates cherry tree destruction HART TOWNSHIP — A young George Washington eventually fessed up to cutting down a cherry tree, and investigators from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are hoping whoever uprooted two cherry trees in an orchard last weekend also confesses. “Unknown suspects entered into a fenced-in cherry orchard and caused turf damage and uprooted two cherry…
Gavi Olivarez named Pentwater Service Club Student of the Month PENTWATER — Citing his service to community, teamwork, and helpfulness, Gavi Olivarez has been selected by Pentwater Public School faculty as the Pentwater Service Club Student of the Month. Olivarez, a senior, was recognized for his helpfulness toward younger students and dedication to teamwork. “Gavi is an exceptional role model…
Fire destroys Hesperia home By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HESPERIA — Five fire departments from Hesperia, Ferry Township, Fremont, White Cloud and Holton battled a large house fire at 83 Hoskins Street Friday afternoon, March 24. The older two-story home located on the Newaygo County side of the village was approximately 2,500 square feet, said Hesperia Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg. The…
79th District Court arraignments, March 24, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Micheal Anthony Leija, of 610 W. Orange St., Greenville, Michigan; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); controlled substance possession — narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams. Probable cause hearing: March 28 at 1 p.m. Bail:…
79th District Court sentencings, March 24, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Kathleen Gillian Stevens, of 53 Northland Crossings, Shelby, was found guilty March 14 of operating with a high blood alcohol content and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; outpatient…
UPDATE: THIS HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 A.M. TO 4 P.M. SATURDAY Winter storm could produce half a foot of snow OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Oceana, Mason and Lake counties, predicting that 6 inches of snow could hit the area. The winter storm…
Hart Police Department report, March 24, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 16, 2023: 12:45 p.m., unwanted person, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 6:08 p.m., wellbeing check, 600 block of State Street, City of Hart. 6:15 p.m., a A 41-year-old Hart woman was cited for operating without insurance, Polk Road…
Drivers injured in head-on crash on slick road SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Both drivers involved in a head-on crash Thursday, March 23, shortly before 8 a.m. on M 20 were transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Mercy Hospital in Muskegon for non-life-threatening injuries, according to a preliminary accident report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “A surge of winter weather”…
Driver cited following 2-vehicle fiery crash HART TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old North Muskegon man was cited by an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy for “careless/negligent” driving following a two-car crash that caused both cars to catch on fire Thursday, March 23, shortly before 4 p.m. at the intersection of York Road and 104th Avenue, according to a preliminary accident report by…
Traffic alert: Crash at 104th Avenue and York Road HART TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a reported two-vehicle crash causing injuries at 104th Avenue and York Road Thursday, March 23, shortly before 4 p.m.
51st Circuit Court sentencings, March 23, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Paul Allen Berger, 54, of 3656 Railroad Ave., Mears, was found guilty Jan. 9, 2023 of third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced March 20, 2023 to seven months in jail with credit for six days…
ESD’s InspiREading Team honored with Agency of the Year Award West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. GRAND RAPIDS — On Sunday, March 19, West Shore Educational Service District’s InspiREading Team was honored by the Michigan Reading Association with the Agency of the Year…
MSP troopers arrest fugitives The following is Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Wednesday, March 22, 2023: 8:35 p.m., a 25-year-old Pentwater man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 4400 block of Hammett Road, Pentwater Township. 9:32 p.m., a 55-year-old Shelby woman was arrested on a fugitive warrant, Chapita Hills, Village of Shelby. 10:55…
Man sentenced to jail for break-in, bad check HART — A 37-year-old New Era man who crawled through a dog door to get inside his ex-wife’s Grant Township house was sentenced to 19 days in jail with credit for 19 days served in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court this week. Matthew Charles Dukes, pleaded guilty, Jan. 9, to breaking and…
‘Surge of winter weather’ causes crashes OCEANA COUNTY — “A surge of winter weather” caused several vehicle crashes Thursday morning, March 23, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A crash shortly before 8 a.m. on M 20 near 88th Avenue in Shelby Township resulted in both lanes of the highway to close for about a half hour, according to the…
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