Armed robbery suspects arraigned on felony charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Two brothers accused of holding up a man at gunpoint in the Shelby Wesco convenience store parking lot Sunday, Oct. 9, were arraigned Tuesday in Oceana County’s 79th District Court. John Edward-Weyher Yeubanks, 43, and Danny Joe Yeubanks, 53, both of 706 S. Center St., Gaylord, Michigan,…
Walkerville Thrives hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’ Thursday evening. WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Thrives is holding its eighth “Meet the Candidates” event Thursday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Walkerville Wesleyan Church’s gymnasium. Local citizens are encouraged to come and meet candidates who will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. Candidates or their representatives in contested races in November will address…
Weekend police news, Oct. 10, 2022. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 7, 2022: 5:29 a.m., a 45-year-old Holton man was cited for driving without a license, Skeels Road near 192nd Avenue, Greenwood Township. 1:05 p.m., larceny of a 4-by-8 foot wooden utility trailer valued at $500, 3800 block of East…
Brothers allegedly hold up man at gunpoint in Wesco parking lot. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Two men from Gaylord, Michigan who are brothers allegedly held up a man at gunpoint in the parking lot at the Wesco convenience store on State Street Sunday, Oct. 9, shortly after 11 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The men,…
Defendant in CSC case to undergo psych exam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 33-year-old Muskegon man facing criminal sexual conduct charges will undergo psychological testing to determine if he’s mentally competent to stand trial, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Cecil Paul Quinton, of 2798 Riverview Ave., appeared in 51st Circuit Court for a pretrial hearing Monday,…
Pentwater Service Club hosts Meet the Candidates Night Oct. 17. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club will host a Meet the Candidates Night community forum Monday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. in the newly-refurbished Park Place. The club has sponsored a Meet the Candidates Night each election year since 1992. Candidates for Pentwater Village, Pentwater Township, and Oceana County offices…
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Reader urges no vote on Proposal 2 Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear…
HPD news, Oct. 7, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022: 8:24 a.m., found property, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 8:42 a.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart. 8:45 a.m., threats complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 12:01 p.m., motorist assist, 10…
West Michigan Research Station honored with MSU Extension Key Partner Award. WEARE TOWNSHIP — The West Central Michigan Horticultural Research, Inc. (WCMHR), the non-profit responsible for the development and oversight of the West Michigan Research Station, was honored by Michigan State University Extension with the Key Partner Award during the MSU Extension Celebration, Sept. 28. “It’s an incredible honor to…
79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 6, 2022 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jacob Bengermaine Casanova-Gleason. Of 8878 N. Water Wonderland Crt., Branch; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Probable cause hearing: Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety. – Elias Bernard Rempalski,…
79th District Court sentencings, Oct. 6, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jacob Nathan Veine, of 65 N. Clymer St., Pentwater, was found guilty Sept. 6 of second-offense operating while intoxicated in two separate cases and was sentenced Sept. 27 to five days in jail with credit for…
Benefit to fund memorial plaque for late Shelby police sergeant. SHELBY – Shelby community members have come together to host a benefit to fund a memorial plaque and tree in memory of 32-year Shelby Police Department Sgt. Roger “Chuck” Schultz, Jr. This memorial will be placed on land donated by the Village of Shelby. All other funds raised will go…
Dad accused of manslaughter for boy’s death arrested for driving while on drugs. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 32-year-old Rothbury area man accused of manslaughter in connection to his 4-year-old son’s death was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for drugged driving after failing to appear for a preliminary examination in Oceana County’s 79th District, Sept. 27, according…
Bike raffle is a win-win for cyclist and Pentwater-Hart Trail. PENTWATER — Friends of the Pentwater-Hart Trail concluded a bicycle raffle fundraiser when the winner of a Trek bicycle was drawn, Sept. 25, and Michigan resident Jeri Dicks won the bicycle. Dicks was present while attending the last day of Pentwater’s Fall Fest, so she could take the bike home.…
Police news, Oct. 4, 2022. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Sept. 30, 2022: Michigan State Police: a 62-year-old Mears man was arrested for domestic violence and a warrant around noon, 3000 block of Ridge Road, Golden Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: larceny of a skid steer door…
Contested races to watch in the Nov. 8 election. OCEANA COUNTY — Contested races on the ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 8, election include the following: *R is republican; D is Democrat; I is incumbent; and NPA is no party affiliation. State Senator for the 32nd District: one four-year term Jon Bumstead (R) Terry Sabo (D) Representative for Michigan’s 102nd…
Pirates to celebrate Homecoming. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School has planned a star-studded week ahead for 2022 Homecoming with a Hollywood theme. The freshmen float theme is New Age (1990s to present); the sophomores theme is Blockbuster Era (1970s-1989); the juniors theme is Golden Era…
Voters to consider 2 Pentwater school proposals. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — After voters defeated a $24 million bond proposal last November by an 816-403 margin, the district is asking voters to consider two new proposals Nov. 8. Next month’s ballot will include Proposal 1 to renovate the existing K-12 school building and reconstruct the running track for $10,725,000…
Pentwater Service Club honors Anna VanDuinen as student of the month. PENTWATER — Pentwater High School senior Anna VanDuinen was honored as the September Student of the Month by members of the Pentwater Service Club during a luncheon Thursday, Sept. 29. VanDuinen was nominated by high school staff members for her leadership skills, service to others, athletics, academic achievements, and…
HPD news, Sept. 30, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022: 8:45 a.m., malicious use of telecommunications, 40 block of State Street, City of Hart. Noon, larceny, 10 block of Park Street, City of Hart. 12:10 p.m., disturbance, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 4:37 p.m., suspicious situation, 200 block…
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