Church leaders provide more details about hostage release. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — In light of the release of the remaining 12 hostages in Haiti, church leaders from the Hart Dunkard Brethren Church provided more details during a Zoom video meeting with the media Thursday evening, Dec. 16. Pastor Ronald Marks and Worship Leader Carleton Horst said they are…
All hostages freed. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The remaining 12 hostages kidnapped by a violent gang in Haiti two months ago have been released, according to Chistian Aid Ministries, the Ohio-based organization that sponsored the mission. A Shelby woman and her four children were among the he 17 missionaries kidnapped, Oct. 16. “We glorify God for answered prayer—the remaining 12 hostages…
MSP report, Dec. 16, 2021. Recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, includes: Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021: 11:44 a.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31 at mile marker 147, Hart Township. 6:15 p.m., car/deer crash, 116th Avenue and Skeels Road, Otto Township. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021: 8:30 a.m., car/deer crash, northbound US 31 at…
HPD report, Dec. 16, 2021. Recent activity of the Hart Police Department includes: Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021: 8 a.m., wellbeing check, 700 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 12:30 p.m., found property, Hart Dam, City of Hart. 2:45 p.m., wellbeing check, 100 block of Woodland Avenue, City of Hart. Friday, Dec. 10, 2021: 9 a.m., reckless driving, 300 block…
Hart man sentenced to 2 days in jail for CSC. LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old Hart man was sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to two days in jail with credit for two days served for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Francisco Lujano Paniagua, of 2274 W. Jackson Rd., pleaded guilty July 6, according to court…
Obituary: Marshall Jorissen, 83, of Hart. Marshall Duane Jorissen, 83, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born May 15, 1938, in Detroit, the son of John and Nellie (Arnouts) Jorissen. Marshall was a graduate of Hart High School, but his real education came from a welder. After working as head sawyer at the former Shelby Sawmill,…
Obituary: Karin Jahn, 78, of Rothbury. Karin Jahn passed away peacefully at home Sunday, December 12, 2021. Karin was born on March 3, 1943 to Henry and Anneliese (Klenk) Zander in Darmstadt, Germany. Karin married the love of her life, Bobby, on March 12, 1962 in Darmstadt, Germany. Karin had her first daughter, Regina in Darmstadt in 1962. They moved…
Winds knock down power lines, trees. OCEANA COUNTY — There are several reports of power lines and trees down throughout the county due to strong winds. Please drive with caution as crews are on scene, working to secure the areas.
Hart Schools closed today. HART — Hart Public Schools is closed today due to power outages. The high school band concert, scheduled for this evening, will still take place at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. All high school band students are being asked to be in the band room by 5:30 p.m. Help is needed at 5 p.m.…
Obituary: Marilyn Brown, 92, of Shelby. Marilyn G. Brown, 92, of Shelby, passed on to her home in heaven on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She passed at home in Shelby where she lived with her son, Jim and daughter-in-law, Karen. Marilyn was born March 4, 1929 in Shelby to George and Mabel (Myrmel) Fleming. She married Stanley F. Brown on…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 16, 2021 Kathleen Ann McKissack, 80, of Mears, died on Monday, December 6, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral and Cremation, Hart. Daniel Laverne Dawson, 77, of Ferry, died on Monday, December 6, 2021. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Ted Matthew McKissack, 89, of Mears, died on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral…
Power line down at Polk Road and 72nd Avenue. HART TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a power line down due to wind at the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue Wednesday, Dec. 15, shortly after 10 p.m.
Convicted sex offender faces prison for re-offending. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hart man, who is a registered sex offender, faces a prison term of 29-57 months after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim between 13-16 years old — and second-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 14. Alexander Cole Mayse, of…
Claw Club students work hard to protect the environment. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Students Alex Crowder, Aden Palazzola and Luke Choponis are the Project Green recycling team at Shelby Middle School. The boys make the rounds to every classroom each week to gather the recycled materials and…
First Baptist Church Christmas services Dec. 19 and 24. HART — First Baptist Church members invite the community to join them for two special Christmas services, celebrating the season. The “Christmas Celebration Service” is set for Sunday, Dec. 19. “Community members are encouraged to attend this special, exciting, music-filled Christmas service, celebrating the birth of Jesus,” states a press release…
MEARS – Great Lakes Energy recently helped an Oceana County agricultural business secure a $900,000 zero-interest loan to help finance a $3.65 million expansion project that will benefit not only the business but also the surrounding community. With assistance from the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Mears-based Riley Orchards was able to take advantage of Great Lakes Energy’s zero-percent loan…
Truestream fiber internet expands further in Oceana County. HART — Great Lakes Energy has announced plans for its Truestream fiber network to expand mainline construction further into parts of its Hart service area. The construction will progress throughout the winter, enabling crews to connect fiber to homes as soon as the ground thaws in the spring. Construction in these areas…
Electrical fire at Peterson Farms causes minimal damage. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — Hart, Shelby-Benona and Ferry Township fire departments responded to a small electrical fire at Peterson Farms Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 14. No one was injured, and minimal damage occurred, said Richard Raffaelli, chief operating officer at Peterson Farms, Inc., which is a food products supplier. A…
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Hart man arrested in child sex crime sting operation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 65-year-old Hart man went to a local hotel last summer after making arrangements with whom he believed to be a 15-year-old girl to engage in oral sex with her. But when he entered the hotel room, he was arrested by police in a sting…
Man with violent history described as ‘scourge in community.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 36-year-old Mears man with a violent criminal history was sentenced to one year in jail, two years probation and probation boot camp for a conviction of assaulting/resisting/opposing police in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 13. Alejandro Joseph Salazar, of 3511 Ridge Rd., appeared in…
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