Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 18, 2021 Jerry James Stage, 75, of Mears, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Jeremy Jason Fogg, 43, of Shelby, died on Friday, October 15, 2021. Ellen E. Hardy, 93, of Hart, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths.…
Tiger Pride: Shelby soccer squad secures first WMC title in 21 years. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Boys Varsity Soccer Team won its first West Michigan Conference title in 21 years, and the players and coaches are excited and confident going into…
News alert: Crash at the dunes. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Life EMS was dispatched to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Oct. 17, around 12:15 p.m. for a crash involving a 13-year-old girl with a broken collar bone.
Pentwater resident says voting against bond proposal is ‘foolish.’ 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 to OCP’s Op/Ed…
Former school board member and county commissioner rejects Pentwater bond 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 to…
Teacher/coach/musician encourages yes vote for Pentwater bond 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 to OCP’s Op/Ed policy.…
78th District Court felony arraignments, posted Oct. 15, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in 78th District Court: – Elwell Thomas McFadden, 64, of 8777 E. Ruth Rd., Branch, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less…
Pirate News: Hart celebrates Homecoming. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School celebrates Homecoming next week Oct. 17-23 with a full slate of fun activities. The week kicks off Sunday, Oct. 17, with the Powderpuff Football tournament. Games start at 6 p.m., and the gates open to…
HPD news, Oct. 14, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021: 3:51 p.m., disturbance, 600 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:01 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 9:04 p.m., threats complaint, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 10:45 p.m., medical assist, 300…
Letter to the Editor: Be a Good Samaritan and vote ‘yes’ for Pentwater School bond 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…
Community Foundation awards $6,600 in teacher grants. OCEANA COUNTY – With students and educators back in face-to-face learning this fall, the Community Foundation for Oceana County announced it awarded over $6,600 in teacher mini-grants. This year’s Teacher Mini Grant program awarded 29 grants to seven schools in Oceana County – nearly doubling the number of grants awarded in 2020. In…
Parks receive grant funds for improvements. OCEANA COUNTY – During the pandemic, the need for outdoor spaces became pronounced as Oceana residents explored nature as a safe getaway. This great need also highlighted the variance in infrastructure across the county, with some areas lacking amenities or the staff capacity to advocate and apply for needed items. The Community Foundation for…
Trick-or-Treat hours in Oceana County. The following are trick-or-treating hours for Oceana County communities: Village of Shelby Trick-or-Treating: Sunday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. City of Hart Trick-or-Treating: Sunday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Hart’s Spitler Elementary School hosts its annual Halloween parade with the Hart High School Marching Band Friday, Oct. 29, from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Hart.…
Oceana County man, woman involved in serious crash in Mason County. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, (Mason County) — A 17-year-old Ludington boy was flown via Aeromed to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids with critical injuries following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, Oct. 13, around 3:45 a.m. on South Lakeshore Drive north of Chauvez Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
MSP cautions residents about phone scam. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Lakeview, Hart, Mount Pleasant and Grand Rapids posts are cautioning individuals about a phone scam in West Michigan. “Scammers are calling citizens stating that they are with the Michigan State Police and giving various reasons, such as they missed a court date and there is a warrant for their…
Pandemic impacts survey available. The West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission (WMSRDC), in partnership with local economic development offices from the counties of Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana, has released three short online surveys to document impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic upon local businesses, public and nonprofit organizations and households. Go to www.wmsrdc.org to take the surveys. Information gathered…
Letter to the Editor: Bond supports needs and community investment. 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 to OCP’s…
Reader supports Pentwater school bond 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 to OCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear Editor:…
Pilot program offers horseback riding at Silver Lake. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — After the Silver Lake Sand Dunes close for the season to ORV users Oct. 31, the unique landscape will be available to horseback riders as part of a pilot program Nov. 1-14. For the past four years, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has been working with the Equine…
DHD #10 offers flu vaccines this month. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is helping communities prepare for the upcoming flu season by offering flu vaccines to children, adults and seniors. “Flu season is unpredictable, and with COVID-19 still spreading, it is more important than ever to protect you and your family against influenza by getting an annual flu shot,” states…
Readers urge yes vote for Pentwater school bond 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 to OCP’s Op/Ed…
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