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…
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…
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