Lane closures on M 20 near Hesperia set for next week.

July 7, 2022

Lane closures on M 20 near Hesperia set for next week. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Daily lane closures for road work are scheduled for Monday through Friday, July 11-15, on M 20/Hayes Road between 192nd and 198th avenues near the Village of Hesperia, according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. The work is weather dependent. Lane closures will…

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Letter to the Editor: County commissioner urges yes vote on jail proposal.

July 7, 2022

Letter to the Editor: County commissioner urges yes vote on jail proposal. 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, July 7, 2022.

July 7, 2022

HPD news, July 7, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 23, 2022: 9:22 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 11:30 a.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, 2000 block of Oceana Drive, City of Hart. 1:27 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 2:41 p.m.,…

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Obituary: Merle Lindsay, 78, of Hart.

July 7, 2022

Obituary: Merle Lindsay, 78, of Hart. Merle Steven Lindsay, 78, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, from his home here on earth to his Heavenly Home, after a short illness. On December 22, 1943, Merle was the fourth born to Earl and Maxine (Vine) Lindsay. He resided most of his life in Hart, attended Western Michigan University, and served in…

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Motorcycle ‘ghost rides’ 200 yards after rider falls off it.

July 6, 2022

Motorcycle ‘ghost rides’ 200 yards after rider falls off it. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Lansing man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Hospital in Muskegon for injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon, July 3, on 34th Avenue near Taylor Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “The driver advised that he was…

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US 31 freeway construction begins Monday. 

July 6, 2022

US 31 freeway construction begins Monday.  The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced major construction on US 31 freeway will begin Monday, July 11. The project will include full closure of southbound US 31 between Pere Marquette Highway and Oceana Drive from July 11 to July 22. Southbound traffic will be detoured south on Pere Marquette Highway to Oceana Drive…

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Weekend police news, July 5, 2022.

July 5, 2022

Weekend police news, July 5, 2022. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sherrif’s Office over the weekend: Friday, July 1, 2022: 9:55 a.m., embezzlement of over $1,000 at the Silver Lake Chicken Shack, Golden Township. 1:26 p.m., gas drive-off, Wishing Well, Pentwater Township. 3:37 p.m., a 27-year-old Granville, Michigan man was arrested for felonies of unlawful driving away…

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Autopsy of 4-year-old boy deemed ‘inconclusive.’

July 5, 2022

Autopsy of 4-year-old boy deemed ‘inconclusive.’ Investigators await toxicology results. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — An autopsy of a 4-year-old boy who died Friday, July 1, at a home on West Clay Road was deemed “inconclusive,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. However, investigators are awaiting toxicology results which can take up 120 days. The autopsy was conducted…

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The Declaration of Independence

July 4, 2022

The Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the…

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Death of 4-year-old boy being investigated.

July 2, 2022

Death of 4-year-old boy being investigated. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy who died Friday, July 1, at an address on West Clay Road. “It is my unfortunate duty to advise you all that yesterday afternoon at 3:20 p.m., the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to an address on…

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Letter to the editor: Reader encourages voters to support jail millage.

June 30, 2022

Letter to the editor: Reader encourages voters to support jail millage. Dear Editor: There is an important ballot initiative voters will see at the Aug. 2 primary election. We would ask for all of the citizens to get out, support our sheriff, and vote yes on the new sheriff’s office and jail facility. The proposal is for 2.25 mills for…

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New Era business owner wins Pitch North competition.

June 30, 2022

New Era business owner wins Pitch North competition. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA — Annie Simon was recently rewarded for her hard work and entrepreneurial spirit when she won the top $5,000 prize of the Pitch North competition. She opened her unique business, A New Era of Crafting, just over a year ago and is experiencing growing success. “Pitch…

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Fourth of July fireworks displays will light up the sky.

June 29, 2022

Fourth of July fireworks displays will light up the sky. There are four places in Oceana County to watch fireworks displays celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. Hart: Hart Sparks Saturday, July 2, at dusk at John Gurney Park over Hart Lake. Pentwater: Sunday, July 3, at dusk at Charles Mears State Park over Lake Michigan. Silver Lake: Thunder over the…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, June 29, 2022.

June 29, 2022

27th Circuit Court sentencings, June 29, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Joesph Crus Pulsipher, 26, of 4570 N. 176th Ave., Walkerville, was found guilty May 2, 2022 of second-degree home invasion and fourth-offense habitual offender and was sentenced June 27, 2022 to three to 40 years in prison with…

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Portion of Jackson Road closed.

June 29, 2022

Portion of Jackson Road closed. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Jackson Road between Oceana Drive and 104th Avenue is closed for road construction beginning Wednesday, June 29, until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents can still access their homes.

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Mom and son receive surprise Disney trip in memory of beloved student.

June 29, 2022

Mom and son receive surprise Disney trip in memory of beloved student. NEW ERA — Single mom Kassidy and her son Kaleb received a delightful surprise last week at New Era Christian School when they were presented an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World in memory of a preschool student — Bella Durga — who died last February. Bella’s parents…

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A move to west Michigan inspires children’s book.

June 29, 2022

A move to west Michigan inspires children’s book. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, correspondant. HART – Growing up in California, author Amber Hellewell and her husband knew that they wanted to raise their three children in a slower and more intentional atmosphere,…

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78th District Court arraignments, June 29, 2022.

June 29, 2022

78th District Court arraignments, June 29, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Cecil Paul Quinton, of 2798 Riverview Ave., Muskegon; Michigan State Police (MSP); first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — victim under 13 years old and second-degree CSC — victim under 13 years old. Probable cause hearing: July 5…

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78th District Court sentencings, June 28, 2022.

June 28, 2022

78th District Court sentencings, June 28, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Andrew Kenneth Rumsey, of 7340 E. Scout Rd., Walkerville, was found guilty May 16 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced June 27 to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 28, 2022. 

June 28, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 28, 2022.  Daniel Russell Zacharias, 67, of Shelby, died on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Noel Leroy Sobers, 74, of Hart, died on Friday, June 24, 2022. Cheryl Lynn Roquemore, 72, of Hart, died on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Luis Roberto Martinez, 60, of Shelby, died on June 26, 2022. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…

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Portion of Hayes Road closed for construction.

June 27, 2022

Portion of Hayes Road closed for construction. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two miles of Hayes Road from Oceana Drive to 64th Avenue is closed for road reconstruction until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available…

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