3 seek Republican nomination for newly formed 102nd state House seat. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Michigan will hold its primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The primary election is held by each political party to nominate a candidate who will run in the November 8 General Election. Among those candidates are three people running to be the Republican nominee to…
102nd House candidate profile: Curt VanderWall. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Curt VanderWall, 60, of Ludington, is hoping to return to the Michigan House of Representatives after serving one four-year term as a state senator and a previous two-year term as a representative. VanderWall currently represents the 35th senate district, which has been changed due to re-districting. He previously was the…
102nd House candidate profile: Andrew Sebolt. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Andrew Sebolt, 40, of Hart, is seeking his party’s nomination for state representative for the second time. In 2020, Sebolt challenged incumbent Scott VanSingel of Grant for the Republican nomination of the 100st House District seat. Since re-districting has occurred, Sebolt is now seeking the nomination for the newly formed…
Obituary: Katherine ‘Kay’ Jacobs, 83, of New Era. Katherine “Kay” Josephine (Hromada) Jacobs, 83, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her home in New Era. She was born on December 7, 1938, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to Thomas and Leona (Treusch) Hromada, the oldest of four children. Kay graduated from Redstone High School in…
Obituary: Kevin McCleary, 53, of Walkerville. Sgt. 1st Class, U.S. Army (retired) Kevin Shawn McCleary, 53, of Walkerville, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022. He was born April 22, 1969, the son of William McCleary and Gloria (Hite) Gould. Kevin dedicated his life to his beloved country. He achieved the rank of sergeant first class in the U.S. Army. The…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 14, 2022. Katherine “Kay” Josephine (Hromada) Jacobs, 83, of New Era, died on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Kevin Shawn McCleary, 53, of Walkerville, died on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services, Hart. Sharon Ann Warton, 78, of Pentwater, died on Monday, July 11, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak…
News alert: Emergency crews respond to assist man with arm caught in hay baler. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a field in the 9300 block of 200th Avenue near Hesperia Wednesday, July 13, at 2:30 p.m. to assist a 50-year-old man whose arm was caught in a hay baler.
HPD looking for person of interest in fraud case. HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a fraud complaint that occurred in the 3000 block of Polk Road and is attempting to identify a person of interest who is a white male wearing a pink and blue long sleeved hooded sweatshirt, baseball cap and blue jeans in surveillance photos.…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, July 13, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski in 51st Circuit Court: (The 27th Circuit and 78th District courts now include Newaygo and Lake counties, and the 51st Circuit and 79th District courts now include Mason and Oceana counties due to a recent court realignment.)…
Bicyclist sustains minor injuries in hit-and-run crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 15-year-old Mears girl who was riding a bicycle on the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail sustained minor injuries in a hit-and-run crash with a vehicle at the intersection of 64th Avenue Thursday, July 7, shortly after 4:30 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The girl…
Letter to the Editor: County board was ‘deliberate and strategic’ to put jail millage on ballot. 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 Oceana County Press, its staff or its parent company. For…
Grandmother arrested for custodial interference. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old New Era woman was arrested for a two-year felony of custodial interference Sunday, July 10, shortly before 9 p.m. in the 6900 block of 38th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The 5-year-old girl, who is the suspect’s granddaughter, was not kidnapped or harmed, said Mast. “The complainant…
Rothbury woman faces animal neglect charge after dog dies in hot car. ROTHBURY — A 35-year-old Rothbury woman was charged with animal neglect causing death in connection to the death of a German Shepard that died after being left in a hot car for more than three hours, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Multiple 911 calls were made…
Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club 57th annual art fair Saturday. PENTWATER — Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club is hosting the 57th Annual Pentwater Juried Art and Craft Fair, Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The art fair features all original work of the artists’ own creations, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, weaving, clothing, sculpture and other media. “Always…
Sheriff’s report, July 8, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, July 6, 2022: 7:28 p.m., a 38-year-old Hart man was arrested for disorderly conduct, 1500 block of West Monroe Road, Weare Township. Thursday, July 7, 2022: 8:17 p.m., fleeing and eluding on a quad, East Winter Road, Colfax Township. 9:59 p.m., assault, 2400…
Sheriff offers jail tours prior to Aug. 2 election. Millage increase to build new jail, sheriff’s office on the ballot. HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is offering public tours of the county jail prior to the Aug. 2 election. The county is asking for a 2.25 millage increase to build a new 144-bed jail and sheriff’s office. In…
78th District Court news, July 7, 2022. HART — The following proceedings recently took place in 78th District Court: Arraignments Felonies Nicholas Johan Guzel, of 3169 Sharon Court, Medina, Ohio; Michigan State Police (MSP); felonies of possession of cocaine – less than 25 grams and possession of analogues and a misdemeanor of assault and battery. Probable cause hearing: July 12…
Lane closures on M 20 near Hesperia set for next week. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Daily lane closures for road work are scheduled for Monday through Friday, July 11-15, on M 20/Hayes Road between 192nd and 198th avenues near the Village of Hesperia, according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. The work is weather dependent. Lane closures will…
Letter to the Editor: County commissioner urges yes vote on jail proposal. 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 Oceana County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer…
HPD news, July 7, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 23, 2022: 9:22 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 11:30 a.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, 2000 block of Oceana Drive, City of Hart. 1:27 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 2:41 p.m.,…
Obituary: Merle Lindsay, 78, of Hart. Merle Steven Lindsay, 78, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, from his home here on earth to his Heavenly Home, after a short illness. On December 22, 1943, Merle was the fourth born to Earl and Maxine (Vine) Lindsay. He resided most of his life in Hart, attended Western Michigan University, and served in…
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