Local businesses defrauded roughly $250,000 by organized scam operation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Businesses in Oceana and Mason counties were defrauded a total of approximately $250,000 by a sophisticated scam operation that involved cashing fake payroll checks. “There are three stores in Oceana that were impacted by a group of scammers that came up from Central America, Honduras,…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 3, 2022 Sharon Ann Worton, 78, of Pentwater, died on Monday, July 11, 2022. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Pentwater. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.…
Child fentynal death case against mom bound over to circuit court. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. EDITOR’S NOTE: As Jodi Michelle Neino sat in the audience awaiting her case to be called before Judge John Middlebrook, she attempted to intimidate the writer of this article by constantly glaring at her for over an hour. When her case was called before the…
Case against accused robber moves to higher court By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The criminal case against a 51-year-old Mears man accused of robbing and assaulting an elderly couple in Golden Township and then fleeing in their vehicle last September was bound over to Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 1. Harold Raymond Labeau, of 5845 W. 6th…
Man faces charges for taking teen daughter on crime spree. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 34-year-old Rothbury man currently incarcerated in the Parnall Correctional Facility in Jackson County was transported by Michigan Department of Corrections officers to appear in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, Nov. 1. Daniel Laurence Marcinak, whose address is listed as 1100 Harris Rd.…
Medical care facility awarded grant to implement national caregiver award program. HART — The Oceana County Medical Care Facility is the first community in the state to receive a program to recognize employees and their extraordinary care. The organization recently received a grant from the Edward N. and Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation. The grant covers a one-year partnership with…
Obituary: Frederick Peterson, 72, of Brimley Frederick “Fred” Allen Peterson, 72, of Brimley, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2022 in Sault Ste Marie, Mich. He was born on October 22, 1950, in Hart. He was a track star in high school. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam conflict as a heavy…
Man scares off intruder who broke into house. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A man noticed the cameras in his house were not working when he was not home Saturday, Oct. 29, shortly before 11 p.m. When he went home to investigate, evidence was found indicating that he scared off an intruder. “It is believed that when he arrived, the suspect left…
Hart Community Performing Arts Series receives prestigious jazz award. HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series has received a prestigious John Stites Jazz Award in support of its upcoming Nov. 18 concert. The concert will feature NYC-based trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III and his combo, along with the highly regarded jazz vocalist Lauren Henderson. As part of its…
Elderly man, 10-year-old girl suffer minor injuries in house fire. Firefighters’ quick response saves home from destruction. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. FERRY TOWNSHIP — An elderly man and his 10-year-old granddaughter sustained minor injuries in a house fire Friday night, Oct. 28, at 3915 E. Johnson Rd., according to Cpt. Chris Ernst of the Ferry Township Fire Department. “We’re still…
Obituary: Everett Davidson, 94, of Pentwater Everett Eugene “Gene” Davidson, 94, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully October 27, 2022. He was born December 24, 1927, the son of Harrison and Adrianna Davidson. Gene was an admirable servant to the Pentwater and Holland communities. He led an adventurous life, leaving a legacy for all to admire, with the hope that our…
News alert: House fire in Ferry. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Fire crews responded to a house fire at 3915 E. Johnson Rd. Friday, Oct. 28, shortly after 8:30 p.m. Command on scene reported smoke was observed in the upstairs of the house, which was evacuated.
HPD report, Oct. 28, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022: 1 p.m., vehicle crash, no injury, East Main and State streets, City of Hart. 2:20 p.m., larceny theft from a vehicle, 300 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 6:40 p.m., wellbeing check, 600 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart.…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 28, 2022. The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Justin Jerome Wolffis, of 7780 W. Lake Rd., Twin Lake, was found guilty July 19, 2022 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Oct. 24 to 10 months in jail with credit for 13 days served; work release allowed if eligible; and $598…
News alert: Pole barn fire near Rothbury. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Fire crews responded to a pole barn fire at 1431 W. Winston Rd. Thursday, Oct. 27, at 3:25 p.m. Command on scene reported the fire was “knocked down” minutes after the call was dispatched.
New online tutoring program offers students 24-hour help. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART —Hart Public Schools recently launched an online tutoring program paid for with federal COVID relief funds that helps students 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Paper program offers academic…
Intruder(s) attempt to enter safe during break-in. WEARE TOWNSHIP — An intruder or intruders attempted to access a safe during a breaking and entering to a residence Monday, Oct. 24, in the 2300 block of West Madison Road, according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “The homeowner was gone from the residence from about 9 to…
Police looking for truck involved in catalytic converter theft. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the theft of a catalytic converter that occurred Tuesday, Oct. 25, shortly before 2 p.m., on West Baseline Road, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. “The person watching the house caught the person in the act of cutting it off…
Veterans Day 5K Nov. 12 to support local vets. SHELBY — The Oceana County Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a 5K race at Getty Park Saturday, Nov. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. for Veterans Day. Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11. To register for the race, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Shelby/CharlieMike5K All proceeds from the race go to Oceana County veterans. The…
Shelby woman dies in US 10-31 crash AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Kathy Ann Owens, 70, of Shelby died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, as a result of a vehicle crash on US 10-31 in Mason County. Owens was the driver of a 2013 Ford Fusion, which had been eastbound on US 10-31 when she attempted to make a left turn…
Shelby students learn to ‘say something’ to prevent bullying, suicide, exploitation, addiction. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby middle and high school students received a powerful and electrifying lesson during assemblies Monday, Oct. 24, that focused on preventing bullying, suicide, exploitation, addiction and other…
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