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…
Church van crashes into tavern in 2-vehicle collision. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — A First Baptist Church of Hart van crashed into the Rothbury Tavern following a two-vehicle collision Monday, Dec. 13, around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Oceana Drive and Winston Road. The driver of the van was transported to an area hospital by his wife, said…
Grant Township Fire Department assists at Muskegon County fire. MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire Department was called to assist at a structure fire at 9691 S. Sikkenga Road Sunday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m.
Obituary: Timothy Barker, 62, of Rothbury. Timothy Randy Barker, 62, of Rothbury, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon. He was born March 31, 1959, in Muskegon, the son of George and Lucille (McGahan) Barker. Tim was currently a machinist at Aludyne, where he had been employed for almost 27 years. In his spare…
Police busy with multiple assault incidents. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021: 2:57 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault, no arrests, 7400 block of South 200th Avenue, Greenwood Township. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021: 8:20 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 34-year-old Shelby woman was arrested for assault, 7000 block of Driftwood Drive, Grant Township.…
Walkerville man arrested for felonious assault. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Walkerville man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for felonious domestic assault Thursday, Dec. 9, shortly after 7:30 p.m. following a bloody battle with a 20-year-old man who has addresses in both Whitehall and Walkerville, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The victim of the assault is…
Police seek info regarding theft of copper wire valued at $4,000. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of 1,335 feet of copper wire stolen from an irrigation system at Jackpine Farms on North 204th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The wire is valued at $4,000, said Sheriff Mast. The larceny was…
Shelby Township Community Park Development receives $500,000 grant. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – The Shelby Township Community Park Development was awarded a $500,000 development grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF program is a federal program administered by the United States Department of Interior’s National Park Service and implemented by the Department of Natural Resources Grants Management Section.…
Officers’ beards raise $3,780 for Crystal Valley Care Fund. HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office raised $3,780 through the “No Shave November” event and donated the money to the Crystal Valley Care Fund. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast challenged his deputies and officers to quit shaving through the month of November. Those in “violation” of the department’s clean shaven…
Christmas caroling Sunday at Hart Commons. HART — The Hart Dunkard Brethren Church invites the local community and churches to join in singing Christmas carols Sunday, Dec. 12, from 4-5 p.m. at the Hart Commons. Everyone is welcome to join.
Obituary: Mark Newman, 87, of Ferry Township. Mark “Fredric” Newman, 87, of Hesperia, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. He was born Nov. 6, 1934, to Mark and Julia Newman of Hesperia. He was a life-long resident of Ferry Township. He graduated from Hesperia High School in 1953 and Michigan State University in 1957 with…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 10, 2021 Mark “Fredric” Newman, 87, of Hesperia, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Timothy Randy Barker, 62, of Rothbury, died on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news.…
Tiger Pride: Santa’s elves help kids in need. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA — Student council members at New Era Elementary School took on the role of Santa’s elves this week when they wrapped presents for the Roy’s Kids organization. The charitable program was…
HPD report, Dec. 9, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021: 3 p.m., minor in possession of tobacco, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 3:07 p.m., threats complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 6:50 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 6:52 p.m.,…
78th District Court sentencings, Dec. 9, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Tristyn Raelynn Kline, 33, of 210 Tinkham, Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 22 of methamphetamine use and was sentenced to one year suspended jail with credit for one day served and $250 in fines and costs. One count…
Obituary: Dorothy Overholt, 89, of Ludington. Dorothy Ruth Overholt, “Dort”, 89, of Ludington, formerly Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Dorothy was born on August 8, 1932, in Traverse City to Ralph and Alice (Sturgis) Samuelson. She attended Traverse City Central High School and graduated in the top five of her class in 1950- which was a…
Hesperia schools in ‘soft lockdown’ due to Newaygo school threat. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA — In a wave of recent threats to schools across Michigan following the recent deadly shooting at Oxford High School, Hesperia Community Schools is another local school dealing with security threats. “Due to a situation at Newaygo Public Schools, all of the school districts in…
Former Hart police officer sentenced to prison for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Pere Marquette Township man who was a part-time probationary police officer with the Hart Police Department was sentenced to four to 15 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 7, for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Trevor Kenneth…
Electric Forest wristbands go on sale Friday, lineup announced. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — Wristbands go on sale Friday, Dec. 10, for the Electric Forest Festival scheduled for the weekend of June 23-26 at the Double JJ Resort. Although, a limited amount of wristbands will be available, organizers said, because many ticket holders held onto their 2020 wristbands when…
Mental Health Matters: Talking to children about the Oxford School shooting Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Alan Neushwander, West Michigan Community Mental Health. As the nation and Michiganders continue to process the tragic events that happened at Oxford High School in southeast…
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