New Americorps VISTA member working in Oceana County. OCEANA COUNTY — A local AmeriCorps position was recently filled to continue to confront Oceana’s education challenges and to overcome poverty barriers. The Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) renewed its partnership with the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) for a fifth time to host an AmeriCorps VISTA member. AmeriCorps…
13-year-old boy dies in dune crash. A second 13-year-old boy hospitalized. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Two 13-year-old Illinois boys crashed while riding quads at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Oct. 10, around 1 p.m. One boy died, and the other was hospitalized, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “At about 1 o’clock, deputies were dispatched to the Silver Lake…
Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. HART — Members of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office recently posed for the department’s annual photo. First Row (L-R): K-9 Krieger and K-9 Laz. Second Row (L-R): Tracy McGhan, Vicki Hasty, Juanita Garza, David Gregwer, Rich Parmer, Parker McGuigan, Jennifer Smith, Undersheriff Ryan Schiller, Sheriff Craig Mast, Jeff Brown, Jordan Lesausky, Travis Haner, Scott Bosley, Cam…
78th District Court arraignments, Oct. 8, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Jamonte Javar Allen, 25, of 436 Catawba Ave., Muskegon, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. Bail:…
Det. Sgt. Skipski receives Outstanding Service Award. TROY — Det. Sgt. Kevin Skipski of the Hart Police Department was among three 2021 Outstanding Service Awards (OSA) recipients honored by the Police Officers Labor Council (POLC). Det. Sgt. Skipski and two Bloomfield Township officers received the awards. They were nominated by fellow POLC officers. “The POLC is proud to represent this…
Pirate News: Adaptive PE class teaches valuable lessons. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Hart High School physical education teacher Brad Francis teaches an adaptive PE class that involves non-disabled students who encourage and guide disabled students. In the process, new friendships are formed, and…
HPD news, Oct. 7, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021: 2:40 p.m., animal complaint, 500 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 4:20 p.m., trespassing, 300 block of Peach Street, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 1, 2021: 1 p.m., assault and battery and malicious destruction of property, 300 block of…
West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center to host field day. By Justin Whitmore, Michigan State University Extension. New AgBioResearch center will host a field day to discuss future and ongoing research Oct. 19. WEARE TOWNSHIP — The new West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center will host an AgBioResearch and MSU Extension Field Day from noon to 3:30 p.m.…
Be on the lookout for deer on the move. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — With the high volume of car/deer crashes this time of year, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to be on the lookout for deer on the move, especially at dawn and dusk. “If a deer should enter the road, try not to swerve…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Oct. 6, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Oct. 4, in 27th Circuit Court: – Kenneth Delos-Lee Humphreys, 20, of 2250 Loop Rd., Shelby, was found guilty of probation violation Oct. 4 and sentenced to 193 days in jail with credit for 178 days served; probation continued; and $258 in…
78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Itzel Alfaro, 28, of 421 W. Navarro, Pharr, Texas, was found guilty Sept. 13 of domestic violence and was sentenced to six months probation and $540 in fines and costs. Daniel Robert Lash, 27, of 927 W. Lake Dr., Fremont,…
Pentwater seeks $23.9 million bond Nov. 2. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools is asking voters to approve a nearly $24 million bond proposal, Nov. 2, to fund improvements to the school and build a new gym and auditorium, running track and soccer field. Pentwater has not asked voters for funding in nearly 20 years since its…
Man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for CSC. Defendant claims racial injustice and plans to appeal conviction. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 4. Robert Iree Mallard, who pleaded guilty to the charge…
Police news, Oct. 4, 2021. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 1, 2021: 12:27 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 43-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and for a warrant, South Maple Island Road, Newfield Township. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021: 8:32 p.m., (OCSO), a 38-year-old Rothbury man…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 3, 2021 Sandy Hawley, 77, of Hart, died on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Jerry Lee Culley, 75, of Hart, died Sunday, September 26, 2021. Wayne Mikeal Barker, 60, of Rothbury, died on Monday, September 27, 2021. Joseph James Tickle, 57, of Pentwater, died on Monday, September 27, 2021. Phyllis Ann (Gorenflo) Peters, 74, of…
UPDATE: Command on scene reported over-heated vehicle — not an active fire. News alert: Report of vehicle fire on US 31. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on southbound US 31 near Monroe Road Sunday, Oct. 3, shortly after 7 p.m.
Sheriff’s office investigates defunct foundry break-ins. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of break-ins at the former Barber Steel Foundry building on Winston Road. “Somebody has been breaking in there and stealing a lot of fixtures,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Copper wire has been stolen over the last couple…
Suspect leads police on a 60-mile, two-hour high-speed chase. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Holton man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies following a 60-mile, two-hour high-speed chase Friday morning, Oct. 1, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man finally surrendered after all of the tires on his 2002 Chevrolet Suburban were flat…
HPD news, Oct. 1, 2021. The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021: 9:30 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 800 block of State Street, City of Hart. 3:20 p.m., abandoned vehicle, 2000 block of Oceana Drive, City of Hart. Friday, Sept. 24, 2021: 1:55 a.m., car/deer crash, Oceana Drive and State Street, City of Hart. 4:45…
WSCC Dean’s Lists. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s Lists for 2020-2021 Winter Semester and 2021 Summer Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors…
78th District Court arraignments, Sept. 30, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Nikolas Paul Martin, 20, of 139 S. Menes St., Walkerville; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: unlawful driving away of an automobile and third-degree fleeing a police officer. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Terry Scott Vreeland, 48, of 8891 120th…
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