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…
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…
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