Motorcycle ‘ghost rides’ 200 yards after rider falls off it. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Lansing man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Hospital in Muskegon for injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon, July 3, on 34th Avenue near Taylor Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “The driver advised that he was…
US 31 freeway construction begins Monday. The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced major construction on US 31 freeway will begin Monday, July 11. The project will include full closure of southbound US 31 between Pere Marquette Highway and Oceana Drive from July 11 to July 22. Southbound traffic will be detoured south on Pere Marquette Highway to Oceana Drive…
Weekend police news, July 5, 2022. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sherrif’s Office over the weekend: Friday, July 1, 2022: 9:55 a.m., embezzlement of over $1,000 at the Silver Lake Chicken Shack, Golden Township. 1:26 p.m., gas drive-off, Wishing Well, Pentwater Township. 3:37 p.m., a 27-year-old Granville, Michigan man was arrested for felonies of unlawful driving away…
Autopsy of 4-year-old boy deemed ‘inconclusive.’ Investigators await toxicology results. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — An autopsy of a 4-year-old boy who died Friday, July 1, at a home on West Clay Road was deemed “inconclusive,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. However, investigators are awaiting toxicology results which can take up 120 days. The autopsy was conducted…
The Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the…
Death of 4-year-old boy being investigated. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy who died Friday, July 1, at an address on West Clay Road. “It is my unfortunate duty to advise you all that yesterday afternoon at 3:20 p.m., the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to an address on…
Letter to the editor: Reader encourages voters to support jail millage. Dear Editor: There is an important ballot initiative voters will see at the Aug. 2 primary election. We would ask for all of the citizens to get out, support our sheriff, and vote yes on the new sheriff’s office and jail facility. The proposal is for 2.25 mills for…
New Era business owner wins Pitch North competition. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA — Annie Simon was recently rewarded for her hard work and entrepreneurial spirit when she won the top $5,000 prize of the Pitch North competition. She opened her unique business, A New Era of Crafting, just over a year ago and is experiencing growing success. “Pitch…
Fourth of July fireworks displays will light up the sky. There are four places in Oceana County to watch fireworks displays celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. Hart: Hart Sparks Saturday, July 2, at dusk at John Gurney Park over Hart Lake. Pentwater: Sunday, July 3, at dusk at Charles Mears State Park over Lake Michigan. Silver Lake: Thunder over the…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, June 29, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Joesph Crus Pulsipher, 26, of 4570 N. 176th Ave., Walkerville, was found guilty May 2, 2022 of second-degree home invasion and fourth-offense habitual offender and was sentenced June 27, 2022 to three to 40 years in prison with…
Portion of Jackson Road closed. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Jackson Road between Oceana Drive and 104th Avenue is closed for road construction beginning Wednesday, June 29, until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents can still access their homes.
Mom and son receive surprise Disney trip in memory of beloved student. NEW ERA — Single mom Kassidy and her son Kaleb received a delightful surprise last week at New Era Christian School when they were presented an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World in memory of a preschool student — Bella Durga — who died last February. Bella’s parents…
A move to west Michigan inspires children’s book. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, correspondant. HART – Growing up in California, author Amber Hellewell and her husband knew that they wanted to raise their three children in a slower and more intentional atmosphere,…
78th District Court arraignments, June 29, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Cecil Paul Quinton, of 2798 Riverview Ave., Muskegon; Michigan State Police (MSP); first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — victim under 13 years old and second-degree CSC — victim under 13 years old. Probable cause hearing: July 5…
78th District Court sentencings, June 28, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Andrew Kenneth Rumsey, of 7340 E. Scout Rd., Walkerville, was found guilty May 16 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced June 27 to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 28, 2022. Daniel Russell Zacharias, 67, of Shelby, died on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Noel Leroy Sobers, 74, of Hart, died on Friday, June 24, 2022. Cheryl Lynn Roquemore, 72, of Hart, died on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Luis Roberto Martinez, 60, of Shelby, died on June 26, 2022. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…
Portion of Hayes Road closed for construction. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two miles of Hayes Road from Oceana Drive to 64th Avenue is closed for road reconstruction until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available…
Weekend sheriff report, June 27, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, June 24, 2022: 11:08 a.m., harassment, Golden Eatery, Mears. A report is being sent to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office for review. 11:36 p.m., a 34-year-old Muskegon man was cited for open intoxicants and a 38-year-old Muskegon man was cited for second-offense…
Man exposes himself at Electric Forest, then fights with police. ROTHBURY — A 24-year-old New Jersey man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers at the Electric Forest Festival Saturday, June 25, around 6 p.m. “He was exposing himself and was high on drugs,” said police. After troopers approached him, he began fighting with them. The man had also apparently…
HPD report, June 24, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Tuesday, June 14, 2022: 1:54 a.m., juvenile complaint, State and Main streets, City of Hart. 9:30 a.m., a 52-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. She was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 1:52 p.m.,…
MSP report, June 24, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Monday, June 20, 2022: 10:19 p.m., a 19-year-old Rothbury man was cited for operating without a license, West Skeels Road, Grant Township. Tuesday, June 21, 2022: 3:30 p.m., two-vehicle crash, minor injury, US 31 near Polk Road, Hart Township. 4:30 p.m., a 42-year-old…
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