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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Weekend sheriff report, June 27, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, June 24, 2022: 11:08 a.m., harassment, Golden Eatery, Mears. A report is being sent to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office for review. 11:36 p.m., a 34-year-old Muskegon man was cited for open intoxicants and a 38-year-old Muskegon man was cited for second-offense…
Man exposes himself at Electric Forest, then fights with police. ROTHBURY — A 24-year-old New Jersey man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers at the Electric Forest Festival Saturday, June 25, around 6 p.m. “He was exposing himself and was high on drugs,” said police. After troopers approached him, he began fighting with them. The man had also apparently…
HPD report, June 24, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Tuesday, June 14, 2022: 1:54 a.m., juvenile complaint, State and Main streets, City of Hart. 9:30 a.m., a 52-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. She was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 1:52 p.m.,…
MSP report, June 24, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Monday, June 20, 2022: 10:19 p.m., a 19-year-old Rothbury man was cited for operating without a license, West Skeels Road, Grant Township. Tuesday, June 21, 2022: 3:30 p.m., two-vehicle crash, minor injury, US 31 near Polk Road, Hart Township. 4:30 p.m., a 42-year-old…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 24, 2022. Michael Gwillim, 35, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2022 deaths. 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…
10th Electric Forest: Who, Where and When. By Ross Field, Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — As the 10th Electric Forest Festival opens this Thursday, June 23, with hundreds of musical acts playing on nine different stages spread over hundreds of acres it can be daunting to figure out who to see and when and where they are playing. This is particularly…
New Era Farmer’s Market kicks off June 28. NEW ERA — The New Era Farmer’s Market kicks off for the summer Tuesday, June 28. With 29 vendors signed up, activities start at 4 p.m. with the Kids’ Bike Rodeo. “This year, we will give away up to 35 bike helmets with the generous donation from Trinity Health Injury Prevention,” said…
The wild ride from Rothbury to the Electric Forest. By Ross Field, Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — When the rumors that were spreading in late 2007 of a large music festival being planned for southern Oceana County came to fruition with the first Rothbury festival in July of 2008 at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, music fans and local residents…
Obituary: EuGene Leake, 62, of Walkerville. EuGene Allen Leak, 62, of Walkerville, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. He was born January 20, 1960, in Muskegon, the son of Dale and Madeline (Garbrecht) Leak. EuGene worked at Port City Group Inc., in Muskegon, for 19 years. He also had many hobbies, including camping, fishing, and grilling. EuGene is survived by:…
News alert: Shed fire in Ferry. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Fire crews were dispatched to a shed fire in the 1900 block of South 124th Avenue Tuesday, June 21, around 11 a.m. Central Dispatch indicated that the nearby woods were also catching on fire.
Savor Pentwater’s fascinating history this summer. By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — Everyone who knows Pentwater loves it, but having an appreciation for our community’s rich history makes residing or visiting here even better. And the Pentwater Historical Society is offering five ways to learn. PHS docents volunteer their time and don’t accept gratuities, but they happily accept donations…
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