West Shore Bank launches annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal campaign. 

November 1, 2021

West Shore Bank launches annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal campaign.  LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has launched its 13th annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal fundraiser. Though the campaign, the band partners with area grocery stores and food pantries to provide Christmas meals for families in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Benzie counties. “Partnering with local organizations to distribute meals…

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Weekend police news, Nov. 1, 2021.

November 1, 2021

Weekend police news, Nov. 1, 2021. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 29, 2021: 2:58 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 35-year-old New Era man was cited for open intoxicants and operating without insurance, South 52nd Avenue, Golden Township. 10 p.m., (OCSO), damage to property, South 32nd Avenue, Benona Township. A large black…

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Recent births, posted Nov. 1, 2021.

November 1, 2021

Recent births, posted Nov. 1, 2021. The following births have been reported: Nick Charles Herrygers, the son of Andrea and Caleb Herrygers of Hart, was born on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Anthony Octavio Rodriguez II, the son of Mandi Best and Anthony Rodriguez of Fountain, was born on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Ansel Walter Stojic, the son of Kelli Stojic and Perry Lyford-Stojic…

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Obituary: Barbara VandenHeuvel, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Hart.

October 31, 2021

Obituary: Barbara VandenHeuvel, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Hart. Barbara (Barb) Jean VandenHeuvel began her earthly journey on April 8, 1938 and entered into the Kingdom of the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021. After 83 remarkable years, the Lord greeted her with open arms, peace and love to rest in eternal life. Barb was the daughter of Dorphine Louise…

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Tiger Pride: New Era students get Halloween rolling.

October 29, 2021

Tiger Pride: New Era students get Halloween rolling. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. NEW ERA — A 20-plus year tradition at New Era Elementary School gets Halloween rolling. The 200 fourth and fifth graders were revved up for the annual pumpkin roll Thursday afternoon, Oct. 28.…

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Over 1,200 attend Farm to Table Harvest Festival.

October 29, 2021

Over 1,200 attend Farm to Table Harvest Festival. SHELBY – Over 1,200 people attended the Shelby Farm to Table Harvest Festival in downtown Shelby, Oct. 23. The event, which was free to the public, kicked off with a Shelby High School Marching Band performance and featured an antique car show, kids’ games courtesy of The Ladder Community Center, carnival rides,…

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78th District Court felony arraignments, posted Oct. 29, 2021.

October 29, 2021

78th District Court felony arraignments, posted Oct. 29, 2021. HART — The following were arraigned on felony charges recently in 78th District Court: – Richard Marc Jobbins, 44, of 10771 Parkwood, Montague, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. Bail: $15,000/cash/surety/10 percent. –…

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Letter to the Editor: Make Pentwater schools competitive in the 21st century.

October 29, 2021

Letter to the Editor: Make Pentwater schools competitive in the 21st century. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Oceana County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer…

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HPD news, Oct. 28, 2021.

October 28, 2021

HPD news, Oct. 28, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021: 2 p.m., closed account check complaint, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 22, 2021: 2:16 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 1:31 p.m., larceny, 400 block of Wood Street, City of…

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‘Every possible option’ on the table to rescue hostages.

October 28, 2021

‘Every possible option’ on the table to rescue hostages. President Joe Biden is directly engaged in an effort to rescue 17 missionaries — including a Shelby area mother and her four children — who have been held hostage by a violent gang in Haiti since Oct. 16, according to the Miami Herald. “Every possible option” is on the table to…

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Letter to the Editor: Pentwater bond proposal is an investment in the school and community

October 28, 2021

Letter to the Editor: Pentwater bond proposal is an investment in the school and community. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Oceana County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more…

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Alcohol believed to be factor in serious crash.

October 28, 2021

Alcohol believed to be factor in serious crash. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Alcohol is believed to be factor in a serious crash Wednesday, Oct. 27, shortly before 11 p.m. on Business Route US 31 near the Wishing Well convenience store, according to Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. After Mason-Oceana 911 received a report of an unknown accident, emergency personnel arrived at the…

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Moderna, J&J COVID-19 boosters available at DHD #10.

October 28, 2021

Moderna, J&J COVID-19 boosters available at DHD #10. HART – District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) has received authorization to give booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. Eligible individuals should plan to get booster doses six months after primary mRNA series or two months after a single dose of Johnson & Johnson according to a press release…

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Misdemeanor arraignments, Oct. 27, 2021.

October 27, 2021

Misdemeanor arraignments, Oct. 27, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned on misdemeanor charges recently in 78th District Court: Jeffrey William Wilson, 37, of 3861 Riverview Dr., Hesperia; Michigan State Police (MSP); operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC). Pretrial: Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. Bail: $750/cash/surety. Robert Anthony Curry Carter, 68, of 136 N.…

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Shake your mailbox to make sure it’s secure for winter snowplowing.

October 27, 2021

‘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…

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First Baptist Church hosts Trunk or Treat.

October 27, 2021

First Baptist Church hosts Trunk or Treat. HART — First Baptist Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat event in the church parking lot Sunday, Oct. 31, from 5:30-7 p.m. “Our FBC families are going all out this year to deck out their vehicles and be creative with their costuming for this Halloween alternative event,” states the event posting on…

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Event will discuss human trafficking.

October 27, 2021
Event will discuss human trafficking.

Event will discuss human trafficking. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — Living in a rural area, there is often a sense of security from issues that have traditionally been linked to urban centers. One such issue is human trafficking. Sherry Motcheck of Shelby, one of the founders of the recently formed Forward Human Trafficking Task Force said trafficking exists in…

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Alcohol suspected in serious dune crash.

October 27, 2021

Alcohol suspected in serious dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday, Oct. 23, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Blood was drawn from a 62-year-old Fort Mitchell, Kentucky man who was the driver of a 2022 Polaris RZR XP 1000 that crashed…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, Oct. 26, 2021:

October 26, 2021

27th Circuit Court sentencings, Oct. 26, 2021: HART — The following were sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 25, 2021: Eduardo Hernandez, 42, of 11799 Hidden Harbor, Holland, was found guilty Aug. 16 of third-offense operating while intoxicated and carrying a concealed weapon and was sentenced Oct. 25 to 90 days in jail with credit for 66 days served;…

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Police news, Oct. 26, 2021.

October 26, 2021

Police news, Oct. 26, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Oct. 22, 2021: 12:43 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 24-year-old Walkerville woman was arrested for domestic violence, Laurel Street, Village of Walkerville. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021: 11:28 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old New Era man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS),…

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New Era man sentenced for stealing trailer loaded with tools.

October 26, 2021

New Era man sentenced for stealing trailer loaded with tools. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 25-year-old New Era man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 25, for a felony conviction of larceny over $1,000. Trent Benjamin Montambo, of 3110 Tahoe Trail, committed the crime in the Lake Tahoe subdivision in Grant Township, said Oceana County Prosecutor…

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