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…
Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Schultz, 85, of New Era. William C. “Bill” Schultz, 85, of New Era, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021. Bill was born May 15, 1936 in Hart to Alfred and Lila (Skinner) Schultz. He was raised in Shelby and married Nancy (Kops) on September 19, 1959. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960. The…
Winter weather advisory in effect until noon Wednesday. OCEANA COUNTY — The US National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, until noon Wednesday, Dec. 8. The advisory includes Oceana, Mason, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon and Ottawa counties. Total snow accumulations of 1-3 inches are expected. “Plan on slippery road…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 7, 2021 The Rev. Thomas W. Bye, 71, of Hart, died on Friday, December 3, 2021. William C. “Bill” Schultz, 85, of New Era, died on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Tammy A. DeVries, 53, of New Era, died Sunday, December 5, 2021. Louis Eugene Martin Jr., 73, of Mears, died on Tuesday, December 7,…
Closings, cancellations, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. Hart Public Schools (boiler issues) Hesperia Community Schools (road conditions)
Jury finds man guilty of resisting, eluding police. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A jury convicted a 37-year-old man of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and fleeing and eluding police following a trial in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 6. Levi Christopher Frasier escaped from police following a high-speed chase that crossed county lines in September of 2020. Frasier fled from an…
Shelby man arrested for holding pistol to woman’s head. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly holding a 9 mm pistol to a woman’s head Saturday, Dec. 4, shortly after 1 a.m. in the 4600 block of South 132nd Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “He held the gun to…
K-9 helps capture suspect. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — An Oceana County Sheriff’s Office K-9 tracked a suspect early Sunday morning, Dec. 5, leading to his capture and arrest. K-9 Lazarus tracked and located the 48-year-old Hesperia man who fled the scene in the 2100 block of South 186th Avenue and was found hiding in a field along a wood line, said…
Hart, Shelby districts receive threats in wake of Oxford shooting. HART — Both Hart and Shelby school districts went into “soft lockdowns” after receiving threats Monday, Dec. 6. Several districts on the east side of the state canceled classes after receiving “copycat” threats in the wake of the deadly school shooting at Oxford High School in Oakland County last week.…
Three more hostages released. Two of the hostages are from a Shelby family. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Three more hostages kidnapped by a violent gang in Haiti nearly two months ago have been released, according to Chistian Aid Ministries, the Ohio-based organization that sponsored the mission. Two of the five missionaries from a Shelby family were released Sunday…
MSP report, Dec. 6, 2021. The following is activity in Oceana County over the weekend of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021: 6:30 p.m., car/deer crash, Jefferson Road and North 186th Avenue, Colfax Township. 10:30 p.m., domestic assault, under investigation, Lake Tahoe subdivision, Grant Township. Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021: 10:20 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries,…
Obituary: Sarah Ursiny, 22 of Hart. Sarah Nicole Ursiny, 22, of Hart, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at home with family by her side. She was born November 8, 1999, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Steven and Tonia (Williams) Poort. Sarah was proud of being a para-professional at Hart Middle School, which was her dream job. She was…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 6, 2021 Dorothy Overholt, 89, of Ludington, died on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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. Mason County Press…
News alert: Truck fire on US 31. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched to a pickup truck on fire on southbound US 31 near Webster Road Sunday, Dec. 5, shortly before 11 a.m. The truck was evacuated.
‘Let No Child Be Forgotten.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — Old Newsies/Goodfellows hit the streets Saturday, Dec. 4, for the annual fundraiser that helps less fortunate children and families during Christmas. Stationed at major intersections, the Old Newsies/News Boys gathered donations from passing motorists. “For 77 years, the Old Newsies have been helping the needy children in Oceana…
Don Richards retiring from New Era Village Council after 48 years. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA — Don Richards will attend his last meeting as the New Era village president next Thursday, Dec. 9, after serving on the council for 48 years. Richards, 76, has been the village president for 37 years. “It’s time to step back and let…
HPD news, Dec. 3, 2021. HART — The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021: 10:10 a.m., wellbeing check, 40 block of Orchard Street, City of Hart. 4:20 p.m., parking violation, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021: 4:50 a.m., alarm, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart.…
Hart Public Schools put on lockdown Thursday. HART — Hart Public Schools went into lockdown Thursday, Dec. 2, following a threat that was later determined to be targeted at a school located on the other side of state, according to Superintendent Mark Platt. “One of the analysts who work for the (Michigan) State Police was able to track down the…
78th District Court arraignments, Dec. 3, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Kevin Joseph Brinkman, 23, of 4487 W. Hammett Rd., Pentwater, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Probable cause hearing:…
Obituary: Hector Vasquez-Melchor, 23, of Shelby. Hector Francisco “Chiquilin” Vasquez-Melchor, 23, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 16, 1998, in Muskegon, the son of Lazaro and Yesenia (Vasquez) Madrigal. Hector was a loving family man and friend to many. He was always happy and always showed…
16-year-old driver in deadly crash remains hospitalized. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The 16-year-old driver involved in a deadly crash early Sunday morning, Nov. 28, remains in serious condition at Helen Devos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, said Michigan State Police Trooper Todd Goodrich with the Hart post Thursday Dec 2. Hector Francisco Vasquez-Melchor, 23, of Shelby died in…
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