Health department seeking coat drive donations. HART — District Health Department #10 is taking winter coat donations for its winter coat drive at several locations across Oceana County until Oct. 19. This year, in collaboration with GHSP, Gray and Company, the Oceana County Council on Aging, Peterson Farms Inc., the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Shelby State Bank, and the United…
6 arrested on felony drug charges by SSCENT. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on felony charges: Carl Quintae Adams, of 131 Myrtle Ave., Muskegon; State, Sheriffs’ Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT); three counts of delivery/manufacture of a narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams. Probable cause hearing: Oct.…
Catalytic converter theft valued at $5,000 reported at park and ride. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A theft of four catalytic converters from the same pickup truck parked at the park and ride on M 20 near US 31 was reported to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Friday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m., said Lt. Shane Hasty. The four stolen catalytic converters…
Tigers celebrate homecoming this week. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby High School celebrates homecoming this week. Members of the 2022 homecoming court include: freshmen Alex Dealmonte and Zoe Cornaby; sophomores Kamiron Sparks and Alyse Erickson; juniors Eduardo Garcia and Remington Johnson; seniors Luke Parzych, Isabel Omness, Carson Claeys Mallory…
Obituary: Carol Powers, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater Carol J. Powers, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 in Grand Rapids. Carol was born on December 6, 1934 in Riverton Township the daughter of Floyd H. and Bertha (Carr) Bickford and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1954. On November…
HPD news, Sept. 23, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022: 12:20 a.m., family trouble, 10 block of Peach Street, City of Hart. 11:30 a.m., medical assist, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 2:35 p.m., fraud complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 3:11 p.m., a 37-year-old Hart…
Baby, teen transported to hospital following 2-vehicle crash. Both drivers told police they were blinded by the sunrise. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 1-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl were transported to Spectrum Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont following a two-vehicle rear-end crash on East Arthur Road near Maple Island Road Thursday, Sept, 22, shortly before 8 a.m., according to an…
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Brighton man dies in motorcycle crash. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Brighton, Michigan man died in a motorcycle crash on southbound US 31 near the Oceana Drive overpass Wednesday, Sept. 21, shortly before 7:30 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. The man, whose name is presently not being released, was declared dead at…
79th District Court sentencings, Sept. 22, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Steven Allen Downey, of 16022 Stephens Dr., Eastpointe, Michigan, was found guilty Sept. 16 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to $400 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State…
Generous group donates to Pentwater-Hart Trail project. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWC) have given an important $15,200 boost to the Pentwater-Hart Trail, which must increase its maintenance fund before applying for grant monies that are needed to finish the ambitious project. The group met Sept. 6 at the Golden Sands Golf Course, and…
MSU soil lab closing. HART — MSU has provided soil chemical analyses and interpretation since the 1920s. This has been a valuable service for the Michigan agricultural community, homeowners, and MSU researchers. Unfortunately, due to declining soil test samples over time and the availability of similar services from commercial labs, it has been decided to close the MSU Soil and…
Performing arts series season kicks off Friday with the Yellow Room Gang. HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series begins its 2022-2023 season with a concert by the Yellow Room Gang Friday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. Season tickets for the 2022-23 series are on sale now. Individual tickets for this concert will…
Citizen of the Year tickets available. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club announced that tickets for the 2022 Citizen of the Year Dinner are on sale at Up North Market and Port View Wine and Spirits. “Now in its 49th year, the Citizen of the Year program was established to encourage community involvement and to make Pentwater — already a…
Police news, Sept. 21, 2022. The following is recent Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County: Monday, Sept. 19, 2022: 10:35 p.m., a 50-year-old Mears man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 4200 block of West Polk Road, Hart Township. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022: 1 a.m., a 21-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, US 31,…
79th District Court arraignments, Sept. 21, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Kayla Marie Stever, of 6719 E. Hawley Rd., Branch; Hart Police Department (HPD); first-degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Jacob Charles Addington, of 1119 Pine St., Muskegon;…
Police news, Sept. 20, 2022. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Sept. 16, 2022: 9:33 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), unwanted person, 6400 block of East Garfield Road, Newfield Township. 12:05 p.m., (OCSO), personal protection order violation, North Oceana Drive, Hart Township. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022: 11:55 a.m., (OCSO), assault, 4000 block of South 132nd Avenue,…
Guns, drugs, money, jewelry stolen in break-in. MEARS — An arrest warrant is being processed for a suspect in connection to a breaking and entering that the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated Friday, Sept. 16, in the 5700 block of West First Street, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Items stolen include: $1,000 cash, a shot gun, a rifle, several…
Obituary: June Howe, 88, of Hart. June Marie Howe (nee Collard) passed away peacefully on September 16, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born February 25, 1934, in Flint and spent her early years in Lansing. Her family moved to Hart in 1950. She graduated from Hart High School in 1952, and went to California for a few years…
Obituary: Jimmy Olson, 70, of Mears. Jimmy Arnold Olson, 70, passed away September 14, 2022, after a five year long battle with cancer. Born in Detroit, Jim grew up in Taylor then moved to South Lyon to raise his son. He worked from a young age, including mechanics, police officer, and retired from Ford Motor Company as an ISO 9000…
Celebrate Oceana County’s Hispanic heritage Saturday in Hart. HART — Celebrate Oceana County’s Hispanic heritage in downtown Hart Saturday evening, Sept. 17. The event is held in conjunction with National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Join an authentic Hispanic fiesta at Hart Commons with live music featuring Los Estrellas de Oro of Holland, Michigan, and…
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