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…
By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public School will be at the forefront of transportation technology when two electric buses join the bus fleet thanks to a federal grant. The district was awarded a $790,000 grant for two electric buses and charging infrastructure through the EPA Clean School Bus Program. The new program provides $5 billion over the next…
First Responder Appreciation Breakfast set for Friday. HART — First Baptist Church of Hart is hosting a First Responder Appreciation Breakfast for all Oceana County first responders Friday, Oct. 28, from 7:30-9 a.m. “We welcome those who are willing to sacrificially serve our community to stop in; grab a bite to eat and a cup of coffee; and allow us…
‘Shake your mailbox’ to make sure it’s secure for winter snowplowing. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission reminds residents to shake their mailboxes to ensure they are secure for the upcoming snow plowing season. “It’s that time of year again, when we ask everyone to shake their mailboxes to see if they need to reinforce/replace them before winter snowplowing…
New Era man faces prison for selling meth to undercover officer. HART — Richard Armond Alldaffer, 47, of 5708 S. Cherokee Bend, Grant Township, pleaded guilty Monday, Oct. 24, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court to a felony of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. In exchange for his plea, Alldaffer will serve 18 months in prison, said Oceana County…
Bow, hunting equipment stolen in garage break-in. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A bow and hunting equipment valued at $2,750 were stolen during a break-in to a garage in the 6600 block of South 104th Avenue, according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The break-in was reported Friday, Oct. 21, at noon. Other police activity in Oceana County…
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Obituary: Paul Rosse, 85, of Hart Paul D. Rosse, 85, of Hart, died on Thursday, October 20, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 3, 1936 in Custer, South Dakota the son of Paul and Gladys Rosse. Paul was raised in Custer, South Dakota; in 1955 he left South Dakota to join the U.S. Armed Forces serving…
News alert: Firefighters battle lakeshore grass fire. PENTWATER — Fire crews responded to a grass fire in the area of Timber Shores Drive along the Lake Michigan shoreline Saturday, Oct. 22, around 2:30 p.m. Firefighters on scene reported that the fire spread to a large deck amidst wind gusts of 20 mph.
Cello quartet concert set for Oct. 28. HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will continue its 2022-2023 season Friday, Oct. 28, when it presents the Galvin Cello Quartet in concert in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium, located in the Hart Middle School at 308 W. Johnson St. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m., and individual tickets will be…
Meth cases top 51st Circuit Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski: Rolando Castillo, of 5800 7th St., Mears, pleaded “no contest” Aug. 29, 2022 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Oct. 17, 2022 to 61 days in jail with…
79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 21, 2022. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Nicholas Christopher Phillips, of 264 Brotin Rd., Muskegon; State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT); delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 1 at 2:45 p.m. Bail: $10,000/personal cognizance (PR). Brandon William Huertas, of 3015 Schafer Rd., Pinckney,…
UPDATE: MISSING FAMILY SAFELY LOCATED “At approximately 11 a.m. this morning (Sunday, Oct. 23), contact was made with all members of the Cirigliano family in Steven’s Point, Wisconsin,” states a press release from Fremont Police Chief Timothy Rodwell. “All members were interviewed and determined to be safe. They are still of the opinion that people are after them, but the elements…
79th District Court sentencings, Oct. 21, 2022. HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Wayne David Rainey, of 64 S. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Oct. 18 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE) and $1,055 in fines and costs. Charges of operating while intoxicated, open intoxicants…
Police news, Oct. 21, 2022. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Oct. 17, 2022: 1:05 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of beer, Wesco convenience store, North State Street, Village of Shelby. A juvenile was cited to appear in juvenile court. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022: 4:02 p.m., (OCSO), larceny of meat valued at $30 from a…
Obituary: Charles Carlson, 72, of Ludington Charles Paul Carlson, 72, of Ludington passed away early Wednesday morning, October 19, 2022 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on February 9, 1950 in Hart, the son of Paul L. and Dorothy M. (Hoffman) Carlson and grew up in the Pentwater area. Charlie or Chuck as…
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