Power tools stolen during break-in. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Several power tools were stolen during a break-in to a garage located in the 6400 block of East Jefferson Road, according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The break-in was reported Thursday, Dec. 15, around 4 p.m. The case is under investigation, said Hasty. Please consider helping to…
NWS predicts 4-8 of snow on the way. OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory beginning Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 17, at 7 a.m. The advisory affects Oceana, Mason, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties. Lake effect snow with total accumulations of 4-8 inches is…
High-speed chase suspect has extensive criminal record. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor MASON COUNTY — The 25-year-old Shelby man arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of fleeing and eluding, methamphetamine possession, reckless driving, driving while license suspended and fourth-offense habitual offender following a high speed chase Wednesday night, Dec. 14, has an extensive criminal record. Steven Geno Rice III…
VIDEO: Shelby man captured by police following high-speed chase MASON COUNTY — A 25-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of fleeing and eluding, methamphetamine possession and driving while license suspended following a high-speed chase with speeds reaching nearly 100 mph Wednesday night, Dec. 14, shortly after 10:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
HPD news, Dec. 15, 2022 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022: 8:14 a.m., breaking and entering/unlawful driving away of a vehicle, 800 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 3:30 p. m., found property, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. Friday, Dec. 9, 2022: 12:15 p.m., unlawful driving away of…
Mark Peterson: Pursuing adventures abroad and at home Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features local entrepreneurs and businesses. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BENONA TOWNSHIP — Mark Peterson grew up on his family’s fruit farm, helping in the orchards and later in the processing plant located on Oceana Drive. His parents, Earl and Linda…
Five EF festival goers sentenced on drug convictions in 51st Circuit Court By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Cristy Ann Pider, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave,., Hart, was found guilty May 16 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Dec. 12 to 98 days in jail with credit for 98…
Obituary: Candace Sprague, 75, of Mears It is with overwhelming sadness and heartbreak that we share the passing of Candace “Candy” Lee Sprague, 75, of Mears. Candy passed away peacefully in her home on December 9, 2022, when she joined her Heavenly Father. Candy was born June 16, 1947, to Anne Mae and James William Allmon. She grew up in…
Winter weather advisory calls for icy roads The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for Oceana, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm and Gratiot counties beginning Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. until Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 a.m. Mixed precipitation is expected with total snow accumulations of up to one inch…
Respiratory therapist John Bottrell honored with Bee Award John Bottrell, registered respiratory therapist at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital), was selected as the Bee Award winner by Lynda Holcomb, RN who was named as the DAISY Award winner. The DAISY Award celebrates and honors extraordinary nurses. Each DAISY recipient gets to select someone who helps the…
Man’s cause of death determined to be suicide CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — The cause of death of a 42-year-old man found shot dead in the area of East Madison Road and North 156th Avenue Tuesday, Dec. 13, around 10 a.m. is suicide, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A deer hunter found the man’s body, said Sheriff Mast. Preliminary information…
News alert: Hunter shot dead UPDATE: Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast has confirmed that the shooting victim is deceased. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Report of a male hunter who has been shot in the area of East Madison Road and North 156th Avenue Tuesday, Dec. 13, around 10 a.m. Central Dispatch reporting that the hunter was shot in the head, and…
79th District Court arraignments, Dec. 13, 2022 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Kayla Marie Mangold, of 1905 S. 124th Ave., Shelby; Michigan State Police (MSP); assault with a dangerous weapon. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Darin Colt Cunningham, of 2265 S.…
Ceres Solutions offering scholarships to college students In its continuing effort to support youth pursuing careers in agriculture, Ceres Solutions will offer $25,000 through scholarships to high school seniors and college students this coming spring. Students receiving the scholarships will be selected based on their commitment to agricultural youth programs and their desire to pursue higher education. “Our employee group…
Prisoner pleads to break-in, car theft charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 34-year-old Rothbury man currently incarcerated in the Cooper Street Correctional Facility in Jackson County pleaded guilty to two counts of breaking and entering and one count of car theft in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 12. Daniel Laurence Marcinak, whose address is listed as…
Weekend police news, Dec. 12, 2022 The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022: 12:49 p.m., fraud, 3100 block of West Monroe Road, Weare Township. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022: 1:32 a.m. disturbance, Munn Street, Village of Hesperia. 7:29 p.m., a 28-year-old Shelby man was arrested for assault and battery, 2700 block…
Old Newsies hit the streets By Allison Scarbrough, Editor OCEANA COUNTY — Old Newsies/Goodfellows hit the streets Saturday, Dec. 10, for the annual fundraiser that helps less fortunate children and families during Christmas. Stationed at major intersections, the Old Newsies/News Boys/Goodfellows gathered donations from passing motorists. “For 78 years, the Old Newsies have been helping the needy children in Oceana…
Hesperia woman charged with felonious assault for stabbing girlfriend. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested for felonious assault Thursday, Dec. 8, just before midnight after allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old Wyandotte, Michigan woman in the arm, according to Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. The incident occurred in the 1900 block of…
Tigers’ joy of giving will make Christmas brighter for children in need. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Students and staff at Shelby Public Schools experienced true joy during this year’s Toys for Tots campaign while exceeding their donation goals. Over $4,000 in toys were…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, Dec. 9, 2022 By Allison Scarbrgouh, Editor HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Dec. 5, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Austin Reily Bruursema, of 5379 Tyler Rd., Hart, was found guilty Oct. 10 of assault with a dangerous weapon and was sentenced Dec. 5 to 172 days in jail with credit for 172 days…
HPD news, Dec. 8, 2022 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022: 9:16 a.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 3:20 p.m., found property, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 3:52 p.m., fraud complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 4:16 p.m., family trouble, 100 block…
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