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…
Celebrate New Era’s sesquicentennial Saturday. NEW ERA — The quaint village of New Era has existed for 150 years, and a celebration Saturday, Sept. 17, will celebrate the milestone. Carving into the local area’s historical lumbering days, the sesquicentennial celebration will feature axe throwing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other events include a pancake breakfast; art contest; historical exhibit;…
Jury delivers guilty verdict in CSC case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A jury found a 31-year-old Ludington man guilty of third-degree criminal sexual conduct during a trial in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 15. Christian Lee Mitchell faces up to 15 years in prison for the conviction. The victim in the case — a 38-year-old woman…
Beloved student’s memory lives on at Bella’s Place. NEW ERA — The small community of New Era was shocked and saddened by the passing of 5-year-old Bella Durga last February. Her family and the New Era Christian School community wanted to create a lasting tribute in little Bella’s memory, so they created Bella’s Place — an outdoor play and learning…
HPD news, Sept. 15, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022: 10 a.m., wellbeing check, 900 block of State Street, City of Hart. Noon, damage to property, 200 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. 12:20 p.m., suspicious situation, State and Main streets, City of Hart. 4:05 p.m., wellbeing check, 500…
Expert witness: Victim suffered seven gunshot wounds. ‘He got out of his truck; had a gun in his hand; and started shooting.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Witness testimony during a preliminary examination Tuesday, Sept, 13, 2022 in Oceana County’s 79th District Court for a murder case against a 32-year-old Muskegon man accused of shooting and killing a 28-year-old…
Judge resets bond for dad, reinstates bond for mom accused of manslaughter in son’s death. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Judge John Middlebrook of Oceana County’s 79th District Court reset the bond Tuesday, Sept. 13, for a dad and reinstated the bond for a mother, both of whom are accused of manslaughter in connection to their 4-year-old son’s death.…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, Sept. 13, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: Caleb Terrell Campbell, of 1461 Marquette Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty June 27, 2022 of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and was sentenced Sept. 12, 2022 to one year in jail with credit for two days served; two years probation;…
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Obituary: Lester Albright, 81, of Kentwood, Pentwater. On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Lester E. Albright, 81, of Kentwood, was called home to be with his Lord and to join his wife, Patricia (Roman), and his parents, Owen L. and Mildred Albright. He was also preceded in death by his beloved furry four-legged friends. Les will be lovingly remembered by his…
Robbery suspect held on $1 million bond. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The 51-year-old man accused of robbing and assaulting an elderly couple in Golden Township last week and then fleeing in their vehicle was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, Sept. 12, on six felony charges. Harold Raymond Labeau, of 5845 W. 6th St., Mears, is…
Man faces 15 years in prison for raping 10-year-old girl. Following his prison term, Caal-Cho faces deportation to Guatemala. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 36-year-old man faces serving a 15-year prison term after pleading “no contest” to first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 12. Marcelino Caal-Cho, whose address is listed in…
Driver pleads to felony in connection to deadly crash. HART — The driver in a crash that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old Hart man, April 2, pleaded guilty to a felony of reckless driving causing death in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 12, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. In exchange for his plea, Ryan…
Family displaced from house fire in need of help. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A family of seven displaced from their home at 173 South Sessions Rd. following a fire Sunday, Sept. 11, is in need of help. Danny Jones, Jr., said his 5,000-square-foot house was severely damaged by smoke and water damage throughout the interior. The house was…
Traffic alert: Crash on southbound US 31. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Report of a single-vehicle crash on southbound US 31 between M 20 and Park Road near Rothbury Sunday, Sept. 11, at 3:30 p.m. Minor injury reported. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of…
7 people displaced from home following fire. SHELBY — Seven people were displaced from a home at 173 South Sessions Rd. following a fire Sunday, Sept. 11. Firefighters from Shelby-Benona, Hart and Grant Township responded to the scene, along with Life EMS and Shelby Police Department. The American Red Cross was called to assist two adults, two teenagers, two preteens…
Rothbury man dies in Mason County motorcycle crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LOGAN TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Devon Newberry Adair, 33, of Rothbury died Friday evening while riding his motorcycle in southeastern Mason County near Ruby Creek. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene on Masten Road at 8:31 p.m. between Hawley and Lucek roads. According to Mason County Sheriff…
More details released on suspect shot by deputy. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief and Allison Scarbrough, Oceana County Press Editor. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast and Michigan State Police Hart Post Assistant Commander Lt. John Forner met with representatives from the news media Friday afternoon, Sept. 9, to discuss the police-involved…
Armed suspect shot by officer. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The 51-year-old armed robbery suspect who was on the loose following an armed robbery in Golden Township early Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, was shot by a Mason County officer and apprehended Friday, Sept. 9. Harold Raymond Labeau is alive and was being transported to an area hospital, Oceana County Sheriff…
SHS Jazz Band to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market season finale Sept. 13. NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers’ Market wraps up its 2022 season Tuesday, Sept. 13, featuring the Shelby High School Jazz Band. The market runs from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot of the New Era Christian Reformed Church at 1820 Ray Ave. The market…
Robbery suspect considered armed and dangerous. HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect involved in a recent robbery. The man is considered to be armed and dangerous. The suspect, Harold Raymond Labeau, 51, is wanted on a six county felony warrant in his involvement in a home invasion that took place on Wednesday, Sept. 7…
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