Couple charged with son’s death arrested for violating bond. Drug tests reveal ‘multiple controlled substances’ in their systems. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Rothbury couple charged with manslaughter and second-degree child abuse for their 4-year-old son’s death were arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Sept. 2, for violating their bonds following random drug tests, said Oceana…
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Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant applicant letters due Oct. 1. The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its service area for the fall grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by Oct. 1, 2022. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then submit a grant…
New principal is excited to be a part of the Tiger community. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Zach Christian is the new principal at Shelby High School, taking over for Mark Olmstead who was recently hired as the district’s superintendent. A 1998 Spring Lake…
HPD news, Sept. 2, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022: 11:09 a.m., assist to the Muskegon Police Department with recovery of stolen property, Oceana Drive and Polk Road, City of Hart. 3:12 p.m., wellbeing check, Washington and State streets, City of Hart. 4:25 p.m., civil matters, 10 block of Hart Street,…
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Oceana County woman wins $1.8 million lottery jackpot. An Oceana County woman is planning to live worry free after winning a $1.18 million Jackpot Slots Fast Cash jackpot from the Michigan Lottery, according to a press release from the Michigan Lottery. The 55-year-old woman, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased her winning ticket at the Wesco convenience store in New…
176 corn stalks stolen. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves stole 176 cornstalks and a trail camera from property located in the 2100 block of South 148th Avenue, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. The larceny theft was reported Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 2:45 p.m. The case remains under investigation. Please consider helping to fund…
79th District Court arraignments, Sept. 1, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were recently arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Foster Lewis Mudget, of 106 Hart St., Hart; Hart Police Department (HPD); assault with a dangerous weapon. Pretrial: Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Jessica Rae Ketner, of 2357 1 Mile Rd., White…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, Aug. 31, 2022. HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Gregory Joseph Fitzgerald, of 4107 E. White River Dr., Hesperia, was found guilty of methamphetamine possession June 27, 2022 and was sentenced Aug. 29, 2022 to one year in jail and $198…
Police train educators for school shootings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby educators and support staff were students for the day while local law enforcement officers were the teachers Tuesday, Aug. 30, during an active shooter training session. The valuable training exercise just prior…
Obituary: Roberta Williams, 85, of Pentwater. Our mom, Roberta Ann (nee Gregwer) Williams, 85, passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Barbara (nee Roberts) Gregwer; sister Mary Lynne (nee Gregwer) Jones; son-in-law Edward Flood; and two grandchildren Sarah Jean Stinebaugh and Andrew Lester Flood. She is survived by her husband…
Couple charged with manslaughter, child abuse for 4-year-old son’s death. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were arrested Friday, Aug. 26, on charges of manslaughter and second-degree child abuse in connection to their 4-year-old son’s death, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Jacob Scott Schutter and Jodi Michelle Neino were served…
Traffic alert: Second rollover crash on US 31. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A single-vehicle rollover crash was reported on southbound US 31 near Hayes Road Monday, Aug. 29, around 2:30 p.m. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured. It was the second rollover crash on US 31 reported within five minutes Monday. The prior crash was reported in the…
Traffic alert: Rollover crash on US 31. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A report of a pickup truck rollover crash in the median of US 31 south of Stony Lake Road Monday, Aug. 29, shortly before 2:30 p.m. It is unknown if there are any injuries.
Fundraiser will help local organization fight human trafficking. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Forward Human Trafficking Task Force held a Fundraiser BBQ Saturday, Aug. 27 at Up North Farm Market, 3890 Monroe Road. The purpose of the event was to raise funds for the group to bring awareness to local schools about human tracking. The group has lined…
79th District Court arraignments, Aug. 25, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Marisol Estrella Rocha, of 1901 48th Ave., Mears; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); fugitive from justice. Extradition hearing: Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. Bail: $50,000/cash Timothy Ryan Bowman, of 29 N. Apple St., Hart;…
79th District Court sentencings, Aug. 25, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Miles David-Isaiah Roberts, of 184 N. Gordon Rd., Scottville, was found guilty Aug. 16 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 20 days in jail with credit for 20 days served and $1,055 in fines…
County fair focuses on old-fashioned family fun. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Thousands flock to the Oceana County Fair every year to view the farm animals; ride the carnival rides; and enjoy the tasty fair food. This year is the 151st annual event. The Oceana County Fair is the second longest running fair in Michigan. Entry Day for 4-H…
$2.9 million in American Rescue Plan Funds awarded to Hart to support food processors. HART – US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced Tuesday, Aug. 23, that the department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.9 million grant to the City of Hart for wastewater treatment upgrades to support the city’s food processing industry, states a press release from…
Weekend police news, Aug. 22, 2022. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Friday, Aug. 19, 2022: 2:17 p.m., malicious destruction of property — tire slashing, 8900 block of East Roosevelt Road, Greenwood Township. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022: 1:20 a.m., a 63-year-old Northville, Michigan man was cited for failure to report an accident following…
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