Georgia Martha Coulier, 88, of Hart, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. A full obituary will be posted soon Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2024, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72nd Avenue, Hart with Pastor Charlene Spaulding officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until time of services…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The Hart Pirates are celebrating Homecoming this week in anticipation of the weekend festivities when the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen are crowned. The week kicked off with themed dress-up days for Spirit Week: Monday was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; Tuesday,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The suspect involved in Monday’s two-county chase that ended with a crash is a 37-year-old Wellston, Manistee County man. The chase began when Oceana County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to perform a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Equinox on Jefferson Road near 120th Avenue in Crystal Township, Oceana County. “The chase took place…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jason Alan Ennis, 38, of 5430 E. Arthur Rd., Hesperia; a felony of possession of burglary tools and a misdemeanor of trespassing. Preliminary exam: Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. – Ryan Keith Nelson, 38, of 1783 N. Centerline Rd., White Cloud; third-offense operating while intoxicated…
Dolores Cecilia Czarnecki, 90, of Hart, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born July 17, 1934, in Muskegon, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Simmons) Schaner. Dolores graduated from Hart High School in 1952. After graduation, she attended music school in Chicago. After returning home from Chicago, she married Gerald VandenHeuvel…
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, Giuseppe Eugene Criscione, 55, left this world, leaving a profound legacy of love, laughter, and enduring memories. Known affectionately as Pepe by his family and friends and Joe by his clients, his strength and spirit were so profound that no single word or name could ever truly define him. Pepe was born on March 14,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Three law enforcement agencies were involved in two-county high speed chase that resulted in a crash Monday afternoon. The official details have not yet been released. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on scene, the chase involved a Manistee County man and started in northeastern Oceana County. Deputies from Oceana County Sheriff’s…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves drilled holes into the gas tanks of two pickup trucks parked at the carpool parking lot on M 20 near US 31, causing a fuel spill, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “The fuel spilled out onto the pavement,” said Sheriff Mast, which required response from the Shelby-Benona Fire Department, Oceana County Emergency…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 25-year-old Shelby man who was involved in an hours long standoff with police after slitting another man’s throat last July was sentenced by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to 15-60 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 7. Logan Nathaniel Duvall pled “no contest” to assault with intent to…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024: 2:18 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office) a 43-year-old Muskegon woman was cited for third-offense driving while license revoked, South 166th Avenue near Wilke Road, Otto Township. 10:56 a.m., (Michigan…
Megan Kay Blount, 66, of New Era passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Megan was born on November 3, 1957 at the Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the daughter of Dr. Austin and Joan (Lederer) Craymer and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1976. Megan furthered her education at Bel-Rea…
Oscar Garza, Jr., the son of Davia Escobar and Oscar Garza of Shelby, was born on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Colton Ellis Page, 33, of 2518 Renea Dr., Muskegon, pled guilty Oct. 1 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 13 days in jail with credit for 13 days served; one year probation; and $1,649.35 in fines, costs and restitution. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Lisa Marie Gillespie, 45, of 409 Church St., Hart, pled guilty to malicious destruction of fire/police property and was sentenced Sept. 23 to 77 days in jail with credit for 77 days served; one year probation; and $518 in fines, costs and restitution. Charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates Night” Monday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. at Park Place. Candidates running for offices in the Village of Pentwater, Pentwater Township and Oceana County all have been invited to participate in the event, which has been sponsored by the PSC since 1992. “One of the PSC’s mandates is…
Request for Proposals: General Contractors for Home Repair Services FiveCAP, Inc. is seeking General Construction and Mechanical Contractors to provide home repair services in Lake County. This program is funded by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). Interested licensed contractors may submit license and proof of insurance to FiveCAP Inc. at 302 N. Main Street, Scottville, MI 49454. For…
The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024: 11:30 a.m., a man allegedly harassed people fishing from a boat in Pentwater Lake in front of his house, Pentwater Township. The man yelled using profanities and backed his boat in and out from his dock to scare the fish away, according to the police…
NEW ERA — An 18-year-old Montague man driving a gray 2019 Ford F-150 pickup truck told police he was distracted by his phone when his truck crossed the centerline on Oceana Drive near First Street and struck a white 2010 Ford stake body truck Friday, Sept. 27, shortly before 2:30 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report.…
Ann Virginia Pagura, 40, of Hart, a loving mother, wife, daughter, and sister, passed peacefully in her home on Friday, September 27, 2024. Born to William Cyphers and Kelly Aiken on June 24, 1984, Ann grew to be known by those close to her as a generous woman of fierce conviction, infectious laughter, and impenetrable protectiveness. Ann was an entrepreneur…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters are responding to a brush fire off Ridge Road that was reported Tuesday, Oct. 1, around 3 p.m.
PENTWATER — After a recent unanimous vote by the Pentwater Village Council to offer the village manager job to Rachel Witherspoon, contract negotiations are now complete and Witherspoon is set to begin the job Oct. 21 The village made the official announcement in a press release: “After a thorough executive search process that included stakeholder engagement sessions, staff discussions, candidate tours,…
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