By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Adam Perysian has turned his creative passion into a unique business, The Artificery & Merchantpunk Trading Co. The new store recently opened for business in downtown Hart about a month ago. Located at 208 Washington St., the shop is situated next door to the Smith & Eddy Insurance office and across the street…
HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a fraud case and is seeking the public’s help in identifying individuals in several photographs. HPD posted the photos Wednesday, Aug. 27, on the department’s Facebook page, stating: *****ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY***** The Hart Police Department is currently investigating a fraud complaint. The department is attempting to identify the individuals in the below…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Shale Nicole Campos, 46, who is charged with open murder for the shooting death of her husband Jason Campos, waived the right to have a preliminary exam within 21 days during a probable cause hearing in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, Aug. 26. By waiving that right, Campos’s preliminary exam originally scheduled…
Prosecutor: ‘This was before the jail had the body scanner available. This incident did help demonstrate the need for a body scanner to further limit the ability of people with bad intentions of sneaking things into the jail that do not belong there.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 28-year-old woman was sentenced to six to 20 years…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A man who was conned out of $15,000 by another man offering to broker the purchase of his dreamboat has still not received all of his money back yet. Eric Charles Golembiewski, 43, of Custer pleaded guilty to larceny by conversion $1,000-$20,000 July 22, 2024. During a hearing Monday Aug. 25 in Oceana…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled a $733,000 road construction project project on Oceana Drive from M 20 to south of the Shelby village limits for Sept. 2 through Oct. 20. “Weekday lane closures from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. will be in effect throughout the project,” states an MDOT press release. “Both directions of traffic…
Harold Gayle Tate departed from this life on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 100. He died at home, on his own terms, just as he did everything in his life. Harold was born in Elbridge on February 10, 1925 to Russell and Gertha (Eisenlohr) Tate, the second of five children. Harold came of age during World War…
Employment: LRE Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; 2 years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington,…
The partnership aims to to speed up response times for water emergencies By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — The Oceana County Marine Division and Pentwater Fire and Rescue launched a joint program earlier this summer aimed at enhancing water safety. “We set up a program where Pentwater rescue would take a more first-hand approach in potential water rescues or…
LANSING — Michigan students will benefit from the addition of 28 law enforcement officers recently trained in the Teaching, Educating, and Mentoring (TEAM) School Liaison Program. The Michigan State Police Grants and Community Services Division recently hosted the five-day training. Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tim Simon, who is the student resource officer at Shelby Public Schools, is among the…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025: 9:12 a.m., alarm, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 3:05 p.m., mental health complaint, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 4 p.m., larceny, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. 9:49 p.m., alarm, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart.…
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: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2025: 6:46 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), domestic violence, no arrest, 8000 block of West Taylor Road, Golden Township. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025: 6:02 a.m., (OCSO), a 58-year-old Shelby man was…
Robert “Bob” Cecil Fletcher Sr., 90, of Walkerville, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born May 24, 1935, in Walkerville, the son of Cecil and Grace (Clark) Fletcher. Bob was a hardworking son, father, grandfather, and friend. He and Thelma raised six children on their family farm, as well as being employed for over 33 years with CWC…
Ellen Margaret Verschueren, 78, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Hart, the daughter of Wayne and Margaret (Feister) Shafer. Ellen enjoyed crafting many projects for family and friends, as she was skilled at sewing and crochet. This was one of her many ways to show people how much…
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Employment: Bus Aide West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Bus Aide. High School diploma required; 2 years experience working with students preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via…
HART — The Hart Police Department is warning residents to keep their car doors locked due to a recent rash of vehicle break-ins. “The Hart Police Department has recently investigated several thefts from unlocked vehicles in the last week,” states a press release from HPD. “Suspects are going from car to car, checking vehicles to see if they are unlocked.…
Alan David Thurston, 47, of Hesperia, formerly of Howard City, gained his wings on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on April 6, 1978, in Grand Rapids, to David Henry Thurston and Margaret Ellen (Mays) Thurston. Alan and Kady met in May of 2014, and together they welcomed their two beautiful daughters in…
Employment Opportunity: Electrical Inspector, Mason County Mason County is seeking an independent contractor to provide Electrical Inspection services. The contractor will be responsible for electrical inspections, plan review, and enforcement of electrical codes. This contractor must have excellent communication skills and a desire to work with the public. A minimum of two years experience as a licensed journey worker or…
HART — Nichole Kleiner was recently appointed unanimously as interim city manager by the Hart City Council following the resignation of Rob Splane. Kleiner served as Hart’s economic and community development director until May, but left that position to start a consulting firm. “I was still involved, but on a contractural basis. “When the city reached out to find somebody…
PENTWATER — Picture perfect weather combined with many participants to make the 52nd Pentwater Sand Sculpture Contest Friday, Aug. 15, one of the best ever, according to many longtime followers. “It’s been more than a half-century since the Pentwater Service Club (PSC) began sponsoring the popular Homecoming weekend event,” said Glenn Beavis, who managed the competition for the club. According…
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