‘Let No Child Be Forgotten.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — Old Newsies/Goodfellows hit the streets Saturday, Dec. 4, for the annual fundraiser that helps less fortunate children and families during Christmas. Stationed at major intersections, the Old Newsies/News Boys gathered donations from passing motorists. “For 77 years, the Old Newsies have been helping the needy children in Oceana…
Don Richards retiring from New Era Village Council after 48 years. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA — Don Richards will attend his last meeting as the New Era village president next Thursday, Dec. 9, after serving on the council for 48 years. Richards, 76, has been the village president for 37 years. “It’s time to step back and let…
HPD news, Dec. 3, 2021. HART — The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021: 10:10 a.m., wellbeing check, 40 block of Orchard Street, City of Hart. 4:20 p.m., parking violation, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021: 4:50 a.m., alarm, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart.…
Hart Public Schools put on lockdown Thursday. HART — Hart Public Schools went into lockdown Thursday, Dec. 2, following a threat that was later determined to be targeted at a school located on the other side of state, according to Superintendent Mark Platt. “One of the analysts who work for the (Michigan) State Police was able to track down the…
78th District Court arraignments, Dec. 3, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Kevin Joseph Brinkman, 23, of 4487 W. Hammett Rd., Pentwater, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Probable cause hearing:…
Obituary: Hector Vasquez-Melchor, 23, of Shelby. Hector Francisco “Chiquilin” Vasquez-Melchor, 23, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 16, 1998, in Muskegon, the son of Lazaro and Yesenia (Vasquez) Madrigal. Hector was a loving family man and friend to many. He was always happy and always showed…
16-year-old driver in deadly crash remains hospitalized. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The 16-year-old driver involved in a deadly crash early Sunday morning, Nov. 28, remains in serious condition at Helen Devos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, said Michigan State Police Trooper Todd Goodrich with the Hart post Thursday Dec 2. Hector Francisco Vasquez-Melchor, 23, of Shelby died in…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 2, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Enrique Jesus Garza, 24, of 2320 W. Baseline Rd., Hart, was found guilty Sept. 20 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Nov. 29 to eight months in jail with credit for 202 days served; 18 months probation;…
Project Uplift partnership spreads Christmas cheer while preventing crime. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is partnering with Amazon, along with the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the Pentwater Fire Department, Pentwater Public Schools and the First Baptist Church of Pentwater, to uplift the local community during the holiday season. “Amazon reached out to the Pentwater Police Department in August to…
Shelby man extricated from pickup truck following rollover crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Shelby man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus in Shelby following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, Dec. 1, shortly before 10:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of 42nd Avenue near Homer Lake. The man was trapped inside the…
Tiger musicians visit ‘Music City.’ Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby High School band and choir students had the trip of a lifetime when they visited the “Music City” — Nashville, Tennessee. The action-packed trip included performing outside the iconic Country Music Hall of…
Hart man avoids prison with ‘no contest’ plea to 4th-degree CSC. HART — A 24-year-old Hart man pleaded “no contest” to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29. Aaron Michael McGhan, of 1050 N. 144th St, initially faced more serious charges of first-degree CSC and two counts of second-degree CSC, which were dismissed in exchange…
Police news, Nov. 30, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021: 9:04 a.m., ongoing landlord/tenant issue, South 200th Avenue, Greenwood Township. 10:47 a.m., larceny from mail, unfounded, West Forrest Street, Village of Rothbury. 9:20 p.m., a 23-year-old Muskegon man is a suspect for methamphetamine possession, and a 20-year-old Detroit man was arrested for…
Montague woman sentenced to prison for dealing meth. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Montague woman was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29, for a two-count felony conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Hailee Elizabeth Tarket, of 8602 Robinhood Dr., pleaded guilty Sept. 27. Judge Robert D. Springstead said he…
Hesperia man sentenced for shooting pistol at elderly father. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29, for pointing and shooting a .22 caliber pistol at his then 71-year-old father in Otto Township last year. Jacob John Ingalls, of 4900 148th Ave., was sentenced to 370 days in jail…
Hart woman sentenced for break-in. HART — A 38-year-old Hart woman was sentenced to 150 days in jail for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29. Meredith Anne Cushman, of 13 E. Mechanic St., received credit for 115 days served in jail. Cushman does not have a lengthy criminal record, although she…
Man who previously attacked deputy with knife sentenced for carrying a concealed knife. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 41-year-old Hart man who is on parole for attacking an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy with a knife three years ago was back in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29, for a sentencing hearing for a conviction of carrying a concealed…
Obituary: Ethel (Near) Morningstar, 97, of Shelby. Doing for others. That was Ethel. Sewing pajamas for a grandchild. Serving dinner for friends after Sunday worship. Teaching a prenatal class. Helping a friend to can peaches. Having young grandsons stay overnight. Offering a hand-decorated plate to a visiting niece. Baking a red velvet cake for a grandchild. Writing letters to a…
Obituary: Cassandra Lohman, 73, of New Era. Cassandra Kay Lohman, 73, of New Era, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born January 22, 1948, in Muskegon, the daughter of Peter and Bonnie (Jensen) Hansen. Cass was an avid animal lover who enjoyed going camping with her family, and playing all sorts of board and card games. Her favorite…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 29, 2021 Lawrence G. “Larry” Winterhalter Jr., 48, of New Era, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Robert M. Gray, 81, of Hart, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Cassandra Kay Lohman, 73, of New Era, died on Friday, November 26, 2021. Ethel L. Morningstar, 97, of Shelby, died on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Listing…
Shelby man, 23, dies in crash. The driver and three other passengers seriously injured. HART TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Shelby man, who was a passenger in a vehicle, died when the vehicle hit a tree Sunday, Nov. 28, around 12:45 a.m. on West Taylor Road near North 72nd Avenue, according to the Michigan State Police. The driver and three other…
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