Space heater may be cause of trailer fire By Allison Scarbrough, Editor GRANT TOWNSHIP — A single-wide trailer is a total loss after fire ripped through it Tuesday night, Oct. 31, during a rare Halloween snowstorm. A space heater may have caused the fire at 7110 Clearwater Court, said Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. The southwest portion of Oceana…
Weaving whiz’s memory deeply woven into many hearts By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Weaving is the craft or action of interlacing threads to form fabric. Search on the Internet the phrase “beauty of weaving,” and one finds this statement: “the way yarns go to form a fabric symbolizes relationships that we build and hold in this world. Nothing…
Celebrating books at Shelby Middle School Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY—Last week, on Oct. 24, students, faculty, and staff from West Shore Community College met with their counterparts at Shelby Middle School to celebrate the 113 new books an Oceana Community Foundation grant had enabled the school to purchase. Students in…
Obituary: William Barefoot, 76, of Hart William Danny Barefoot, 76, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023. He was born April 21, 1947, the son of William and Eunice Barefoot. William proudly served in the United States Army for 25 years retiring as a master sergeant. After his time in the military, William found himself keeping busy; for a short…
Rollover crash on US 31 near the south county line GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to US 31 near the Oceana-Muskegon county line for a reported rollover crash in the median Tuesday, Oct. 31, around 4:45 p.m. The 911 caller reported to Central Dispatch that no one is injured, but a mother and daughter are pinned inside the…
Winter weather advisory continues until midnight The weather for Halloween 2023 sure seems like a trick, rather than a treat. Oceana County, along with Newaygo, Muskegon and Ottawa counties, remains under a winter weather advisory until midnight, Nov. 1, according to the US National Weather Service. Expect additional snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible…
Hart’s beloved cross country coaches to retire ‘Twenty five years went by really fast — it’s been a lot of fun.’ Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — Their teams have shattered records over the years, gaining six state championships, and now Terry and Linda Tatro…
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Man arrested for stealing truck from propane business NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly stealing a truck from Van Andel Propane Company, Inc. on South 192nd Avenue, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. The theft was reported Thursday, Oct. 26, around 9 a.m., and the truck was located in Hesperia, said…
Vandal or vandals damage soccer fields, reward offered ‘This gross act of vandalism ultimately affects our children and grandchildren, who benefit from this facility.’ HART TOWNSHIP — A vandal or vandals damaged the Norman E. Kuhne Recreation Park soccer fields at 3986 North Oceana Drive, and a reward is being offered to identify the person or people responsible. “The vandalism…
Follow these Halloween safety tips provided by Hart Police Department HART — The Hart Police Department offers Halloween safety tips for trick or treaters and motorists: Both pedestrians and drivers are asked to use extra caution during trick-or-treat hours, scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in the City of Hart. Drivers should drive at or below the…
Police news, posted Oct. 30, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023: 7:35 a.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 1:06 p.m., a 40-year-old Hart woman was arrested for disorderly conduct,…
Pentwater man injured in US 31 car/deer crash HART TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Pentwater man sustained minor injuries in a vehicle crash on US 31 near Tyler Road Sunday, Oct. 29, around 10:45 a.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas. “He hit a deer and went into the median,” said Sgt. Thomas. MSP responded to eight car/deer crashes…
Obituary: Karen Abbott, 81, of Hart On October 26, 2023, Karen Ann (Rasmussen) Abbott, left this Earth to be with her dearly departed daughters and family. She was born July 16, 1942, the daughter of Vance and Frances (Aikens) Rasmussen, in Detroit. Karen cared deeply for her friends and family, as well as animals, both big and small. If there…
News alert: Crash on US 31 HART — Emergency crews were dispatched to a reported rollover crash on US 31 near the Hart exit Sunday, Oct. 29, at approximately 10:45 a.m. The 911 caller reported a head injury. No other information is immediately available.
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 27, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Shawn Alan Goerbig, 44, pleaded guilty Aug. 21 to malicious destruction of fire or police property and was sentenced Oct. 16 to one year in jail with credit for 307 days served; one year…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 26, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Danielle Denise Penoyer, 38, of 2740 64th Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty Oct. 18 to domestic violence and was sentenced to nine days in jail with credit for four days served. Penoyer also pleaded guilty Oct. 17 to larceny less…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 26, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Erick Omar Cano, 37, of 1954 Garfield Rd., New Era; three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim under age 13. Preliminary exam: Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. Bail: $100,000/personal recognizance (PR). UPDATE: Charges dismissed with not…
West Shore Bank to hold Spirit of Giving in November LUDINGTON — The annual West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving returns this November as “Giving November” to help raise donations for various non-profits spread across the 6 counties they serve. West Shore Bank will host various fundraising initiatives at different branch locations, along with several in- person events throughout the…
‘It’s a great time to be a Pirate’ Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — For the first time in the school’s history, Hart’s football team is in the state playoffs. The 8-1 Pirates face the 7-2 Kent City Eagles this Friday night, Oct. 27, on…
Hart man pleads guilty in child trafficking case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — Two of three men who are defendants in a child trafficking case in Mason County have pleaded guilty. Steven Volpp, 58, of Hart, pleaded guilty to accosting a child for immoral purposes and engaging in prostitution services in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24, according to…
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