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California company joins Peterson Farms. HART TOWNSHIP— The Peterson family has announced the addition of Fresh Innovations California, LLC, to the Peterson Farms Family of Companies. Fresh Innovations California, located in Stockton, California, specializes in organic and conventional fresh-cut apple slices, under the brand Prize Slice, supplying schools and retail throughout the United States. “The addition of Fresh Innovations California,…
Portion of Warren Road to be closed daily. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Warren Road between 88th and 96th avenues will be closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County…
Fat tire biking on the dunes begins Dec. 15. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Following another successful off-road vehicle riding season and the first official shoreline horseback riding season this past November, the Department of Natural Resources is expanding outdoor recreation at Silver Lake State Park. An all-new fat-tire biking season will take place at Silver Lake ORV Area Dec. 15 through…
ESD’s Book Bus continues a lifelong educator’s legacy West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP —Jacquie Gerould spent 40 years as a teacher at Reed City’s Norman Elementary School, retiring in 2010. During that time she developed a…
New Era man sent to prison for selling meth to undercover officer By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 47-year-old New Era man was sentenced to serve a minimum of 18 months to a maximum of 20 years in prison Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 5, for a conviction of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. Richard Armond…
Obituary: Douglas Trerice, 13, of New Era Douglas James Trerice, 13, of New Era, passed away November 27, 2022. He was born August 3, 2009, in Muskegon, the son of April Smith and Theodore Trerice. Douglas enjoyed sports, especially football, basketball, hockey, wrestling, and skateboarding. He loved being outdoors fishing, camping, riding dirt bikes, and quads. Douglas was a loving…
Obituary: Ronald Schwarz, 73, of Hart Ronald Howard Schwarz, 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep November 28, 2022. He was born on October 23, 1949, in the Bronx, New York to Harriet (Skolnick) and Joseph Walter Schwarz. He settled in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan before marrying Susan (Yeager) on June 28, 1997, after which he moved to Hart. Ron learned…
Obituary: MarySue Mahan, 64, of Hart MarySue Mahan, 64, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly, December 4, 2022. She was born August 6, 1958, the daughter of Melvin and Marie (Herrygers) Mahan. MarySue was a 1976 graduate of Hart Public Schools, and in 1978, a graduate of Davenport University. After graduating with her associate degree, she continued her studies obtaining serval…
Obituary: Phyllis Wagemaker, 87, of Pentwater Phyllis Jean Wagemaker, 87, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully, with her daughter, Kristina, by her side, on December 6, 2022. She was born July 21, 1935, the daughter of Martin and Leona Boot. Phyllis had a great love for Pentwater, the beach held a special place in Phyllis’ heart. She could often be found…
Obituary: Ralph Johanson, 94, of Mears Ralph Helge Johanson, 94, of Mears, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. He was born August 18, 1928, in Chicago, the son of Helge and Gertrude (Larson) Johanson. Ralph was a graduate of Fenger Academy High School, class of 1947, and was a proud pitcher…
$400 stolen in tavern break-in. WEARE TOWNSHIP — At least $400 in cash was stolen during a break-in at Murphy’s Tavern on North 80th Avenue, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The break-in was reported to police Monday morning, Dec. 5. “A suspect has been developed, and the investigation is continuing,” said Lt. Hasty. “Forced entry”…
Accused killer’s bond set at $500,000 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The 32-year-old Muskegon man accused of shooting and killing a 28-year-old man with a handgun last June has been lodged in the Oceana County Jail without bond since the shooting. Carlos Andres Sanchez, of 3860 Manatee Ave., appeared in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court for a pretrial hearing…
Driver in deadly crash sentenced to year in jail By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The driver in a crash that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old Hart man last April was sentenced to one year in jail in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 5. Ryan Joshua Allen pleaded guilty to a felony of reckless driving causing…
Court hears wife’s chilling account in felonious assault case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The victim of a felonious assault provided a chilling account in 51st Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 5, of the abuse she has suffered at the hands of her husband. Terry Scott Vreeland, 50, of 11646 Old US 31, Montague, pleaded “no contest” last October to…
Weekend police report, Dec. 5, 2022 The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 2, 2022: 9:03 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of Oceana County Road Commission road signs, West Buchanan Road and South 102nd Avenue, Shelby Township. 5 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 52-year-old Rothbury man was cited for driving without insurance and…
Donate toys, food to ‘Stuff the Blue Goose’ PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post are “stuffing the blue goose” Friday, Dec. 2, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Walmart parking lot to benefit the less fortunate in the Hart and Ludington areas. “We have long referred to our patrol car as a ‘Blue…
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital breaks ground on new Cancer & Hematology Center LUDINGTON — Riverton Township Fire Chief Joe Cooper donned his hard hat and shovel alongside a group of Corewell Health executives and construction and architectural firm principals to help “break ground” and thank donors for the local hospital’s new Cancer & Hematology Center at its groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday afternoon…
HPD news, Dec. 2, 2022 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022: 10 a.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, State and Chataqua streets, City of Hart. 11:20 a.m., harassment, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 3:10 p.m., animal complaint, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 18, 2022: 1…
79th District Court arraignments, Dec. 1, 2022 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Luis Ismael-Lopez Estrella, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., Hart; Hart Police Department; second-degree criminal sexual conduct, gross indecency between males and aggravated indecent exposure. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10…
79th District Court sentencings, Dec. 1, 2022 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Roy Edward Bromley, of 140 N. Cook St., Hesperia, pleaded “no contest” Nov. 29 to animal cruelty/abandonment and was sentenced to $350 in fines and costs. One count of animal cruelty was dismissed. Jake Edward Scudder,…
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