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…
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…
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