Obituary: Herman Scripter, 53 Herman Lee Scripter, 53, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was born to Manuel and Helen (Battice) Scripter, on November 24, 1969, in Flint. Herman attended Swartz Creek Schools. He was a welder by trade and a member of Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. Herman loved to donate to charities dear to his heart.…
Newman promoted to assistant chief, 2 firefighters join Hesperia dept. HESPERIA — Jason Newman, a 15-year veteran of the Hesperia Area Fire Department, was promoted to assistant chief Wednesday, April 5. Josh Hawk and Seth Barrs completed their training to join the department as firefighters. Newman served as captain the previous seven years and lieutenant four years prior. Hawk and…
UPDATE: Humberto has been located and returned home to his parents, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar Wednesday, April 5, at 9:30 p.m. Police searching for missing 12-year-old boy HART — The Hart Police Department is searching for missing “juvenile/runaway” Humberto Herebia. Humberto — who is 5’5″ and 130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes — was last…
HPD report, posted April 5, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 30, 2023: 10 a.m., wellbeing check, 20 block of Mechanic Street, City of Hart. Friday, March 31, 2023: 1:55 a.m., a 19-year-old Flint man was cited for operating without a license, Polk Road and Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. 11:06 a.m., peacekeeping,…
Police remind residents to keep doors locked following break-in spree ‘Suspects are going car-to-car or door-to-door checking homes and vehicles.’ HART — Hart police continue to investigate a string of vehicle break-ins reported Saturday, April 1, in the area of Water and Mechanic streets. “A total of seven vehicles were reported to have been entered,” said Hart Police Chief Juan…
Kindergarten round-up set for April 20 Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — “Lil’ Pirates” will receive a free Class of 2036 T-shirt during Kindergarten round-up at Spitler Elementary School, which is set for Thursday, April 20, from 5-7 p.m. in the school gym. School staff are urging parents not…
Ludington Hospital to offer biometric screening LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, part of Corewell Health, will offer a free biometric screening for up to 48 people on Wednesday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lakeshore Resource Network located at 920 E. Tinkham Avenue. “Biometric screenings consist of checking important numbers such as blood sugar, blood…
Weekend police news, April 3, 2023 Friday, March 31, 2023: 2:36 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), suspected fraud, Rankin Street, Village of Shelby. 10 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 49-year-old Whitehall man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant, South Avenue near Division Street, Village of Hesperia. Saturday, April 1, 2023: 1:31 a.m., (MSP), a 31-year-old Ludington man was…
Shelby village to consider water agreement with township SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council is holding a special meeting Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Shelby High School library to vote on a wholesale water agreement with Shelby Township to provide water for Oceana Acres apartments developed by Peterson Farms. “After several years of discussion and consideration, the…
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Clown Band accepting summer arts camp scholarship applications SCOTTVILLE — Every year the Scottville Clown Band awards scholarships to middle school and high school children attending summer performing arts education programs. These scholarships are awarded in the memory of Raymond Schulte, who restarted the band in 1947, following a five-year hiatus during World War II and officially named it the Scottville…
Hart police investigate string of vehicle break-ins ‘Suspects are going car-to-car or door-to-door checking homes and vehicles to see if they are unlocked.’ HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a string of vehicle break-ins reported in the 10 block of Water Street Saturday, April 1. “Suspects are going car-to-car or door-to-door checking homes and vehicles to see if…
Hart Police Department report, March 31, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 23, 2023: 9:47 a.m., fraud complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 1:22 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, State Street and Hilltop Drive, City of Hart. 4:05 p.m., threats complaint, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 6:20…
State awards $790,000 grant to fix Shelby Road SHELBY – Governor Gretchen Whitmer awarded a $790,000 state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) grant to upgrade Shelby Road so that Peterson Farms and Perdue Farms can expand their businesses. The grant will support a total of 128 new jobs and will enable $31 million in private investments in the Village and…
Obituary: Donald Carrick, 84, of New Era Donald Carrick, 84 years of age, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at his New Era home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born, the youngest of two children, on January 15, 1939, in Highland Park, to Elmer and Ruth Carrick. He was educated in the Hazel Park School system in…
79th District Court arraignments, March 30, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Julian Lugo Reyna, of 3908 N. Oceana Dr., Hart; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Probable cause hearing: April 4 at 1 p.m. Bail: $100,000/cash.…
79th District Court sentencings, dismissals By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Damon Lamonte Morgan, of 548 E. Madison Rd., Hart, was found guilty March 22 of improper license and was sentenced to $375 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). Armando Falcon, of 511…
Hair band heydays Val-Du-Lakes rocked the summer music scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s By Allison Scarbrough, Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Some of the biggest names in rock music took center stage at the Val-Du-Lakes outdoor amphitheater back in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Summers sizzled with rowdy crowds gathering on the hill to thrash to heavy metal icons Ozzy Osbourne…
Shelby hires new police chief By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Former Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler was recently hired as the new Shelby police chief. Roseler, 58, began his duties March 20. The Montague native hails from a family dedicated to emergency services. Most family members have worked or work as police officers, paramedics, firefighters and 911 dispatchers. Roesler,…
Nominations open for Pentwater Service Club Citizen of the Year PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is accepting applications for the 2023 Citizen of the Year. The winner(s), who will be announced June 1, will be recognized at a dinner and program held in their honor Oct. 12, at the Pentwater Yacht Club. For more than 50 years the PSC…
Sheriff’s office investigates cherry tree destruction HART TOWNSHIP — A young George Washington eventually fessed up to cutting down a cherry tree, and investigators from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are hoping whoever uprooted two cherry trees in an orchard last weekend also confesses. “Unknown suspects entered into a fenced-in cherry orchard and caused turf damage and uprooted two cherry…
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