Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 24, 2022. Michael Gwillim, 35, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. Please consider helping to fund…
10th Electric Forest: Who, Where and When. By Ross Field, Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — As the 10th Electric Forest Festival opens this Thursday, June 23, with hundreds of musical acts playing on nine different stages spread over hundreds of acres it can be daunting to figure out who to see and when and where they are playing. This is particularly…
New Era Farmer’s Market kicks off June 28. NEW ERA — The New Era Farmer’s Market kicks off for the summer Tuesday, June 28. With 29 vendors signed up, activities start at 4 p.m. with the Kids’ Bike Rodeo. “This year, we will give away up to 35 bike helmets with the generous donation from Trinity Health Injury Prevention,” said…
The wild ride from Rothbury to the Electric Forest. By Ross Field, Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — When the rumors that were spreading in late 2007 of a large music festival being planned for southern Oceana County came to fruition with the first Rothbury festival in July of 2008 at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, music fans and local residents…
Obituary: EuGene Leake, 62, of Walkerville. EuGene Allen Leak, 62, of Walkerville, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. He was born January 20, 1960, in Muskegon, the son of Dale and Madeline (Garbrecht) Leak. EuGene worked at Port City Group Inc., in Muskegon, for 19 years. He also had many hobbies, including camping, fishing, and grilling. EuGene is survived by:…
News alert: Shed fire in Ferry. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Fire crews were dispatched to a shed fire in the 1900 block of South 124th Avenue Tuesday, June 21, around 11 a.m. Central Dispatch indicated that the nearby woods were also catching on fire.
Savor Pentwater’s fascinating history this summer. By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — Everyone who knows Pentwater loves it, but having an appreciation for our community’s rich history makes residing or visiting here even better. And the Pentwater Historical Society is offering five ways to learn. PHS docents volunteer their time and don’t accept gratuities, but they happily accept donations…
Pirate alumni, soccer players face off for benefit game Saturday. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press HART — The Pirates are playing a soccer game this Saturday, June 25, to help a fellow Pirate. A soccer benefit match for Ruben Perez is set for 6:30 p.m. at the Hart High School soccer…
Obituary: LeRoy Horter, 58, of Rothbury. LeRoy D. Horter, 58, of Rothbury, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. He was born September 19, 1963 in Shelby, the son of Frank and Lula Belle (Achterhoff) Horter. Soon after high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He also was in the National Guard Unit in Montague and served as a reservist.…
Marijuana stolen during break-in. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, June 13, 2022: 5:30 a.m., breaking and entering, McKinley Road, Otto Township. Stolen items include: a gas Coleman lantern valued at $50; a griddle valued at $600; power tools valued at $400; a Yellowstone trail camera valued at $500; and a weighted blanket valued…
Hesperia man driving stolen pickup truck crashes, flees on foot. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Hesperia man allegedly driving a stolen pickup truck ran from the scene of a two-vehicle crash that injured the other driver on South 192nd Avenue near Yonker Road Thursday, June 16, around 8 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The 2007…
Fire ravages Hart apartment building. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A large three-story house containing apartment units appears to be a total loss following a fire Saturday night, June 18. Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring said no one was injured in the fire at the corner of East Church and State streets, but approximately 14 people have been displaced…
Lighthouse keepers association director charged with financial crimes. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA) announced recently that it has named Jeff dePuis of Montague as its interim executive director following the recent arrest of Executive Director Peter Manting. Manting, 66, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and arraigned in Mason County’s…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital receives tree seedling grown from capitol eastern catalpa. LUDINGTON — State Senator Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) recently presented an eastern catalpa tree seedling recently to Drew Dostal, president of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The seed used to grow the sapling came from an eastern catalpa on the grounds of the Michigan State Capitol Building and was grown to…
Shelby soccer star battles the odds to sign full-ride scholarship. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A few years ago, Ricardo Bahena was living in Mexico where he played soccer in the streets and didn’t speak English. After moving to the US and settling in…
78th District Court arraignments, June 17, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Juan Luis Perez, of 609 Clock Rd., Hart; Michigan State Police (MSP); three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — victim under 13 years old. Probable cause hearing: June 27 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, June 17, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Tanner Scott Goins, 22, of 4548 Comstock Ave., Hesperia, pleaded “no contest” April 18, 2022 to third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and was sentenced June 13, 2022 to one year in jail with credit for 61 days served…
Runaway found. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 15-year-old runaway, who was last seen Sunday June 12 in the Rothbury area, has been located, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Friday, June 17. “Athena Marciniak has been located in Osceola County and has been returned,” said Lt. Hasty. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 17, 2022. Darlene Kay Frishett, 77, of Hart, died on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Carol Arlene Inglis, 93, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. Please consider helping to…
78th District Court sentencings, June 16, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Jeremiah Lee Minzey, of 2951 S. 204th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty June 15 of improper possession of firearms and was sentenced to $400 in fines and costs and must forfeit two shot guns. Hollis Elvin Edwards,…
Water, Woodrow roads closed for construction. HART TOWNSHIP — Water Road from Polk Road to Taylor Road is closed until further notice for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Woodrow Road between 96th and 112th avenues in Shelby Township will be closed for road construction beginning Thursday, June 16. Local residents can still access their homes in…
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