Obituary: Jesse Shearer, 72, of Mears. Jesse Edward Shearer, 72, of Mears went to heaven on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Jesse was born on February 3, 1949 to Anna and Daniel Shearer in Hudson. Jesse came from a large family, 11 siblings to be exact. Always standing out with his quick-witted attitude and his love of family, classic…
Obituary: Larry VanderWall, 79, of Mears. Larry A. VanderWall, 79, of Mears, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. Larry was born October 20, 1942 in Muskegon to Arthur and Geraldine (VanDonkelaar) VanderWall. He was raised in New Era and graduated from Shelby High School in 1961. He married Judith VanOrman on June 5, 1965. While attending college, Larry was a…
Obituary: Jeanette Andrews, 73, of Kansas City, formerly of Shelby. Jeanette Jo Andrews, 73, of Kansas City, Mo. and formerly of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021. She was born April 27, 1948 in Shelby, to James and Mary Belle (Morse) Sanford. Jeanette graduated from Shelby High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from…
Funeral for Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith set for Sunday. PENTWATER — The funeral service for Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith will be Sunday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at Pentwater Public School with Pastor Mark Lillie of Pentwater First Baptist Church officiating. A public safety procession and graveside service at Pentwater Township Cemetery will immediately follow. Smith died at…
Police news, Nov. 17, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021: 6:41 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a tree stand valued at $160, Gale Road near 192nd Avenue, Newfield Township. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021: 4:59 a.m., (OCSO), a 21-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for a felony of assault by strangulation and…
Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith passes away. PENTWATER — Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the age of 60. Chief Smith had served on the fire department for nearly 20 years. “Pentwater Fire Department regretfully announces the passing of Fire Chief Paul Smith late Tuesday night,” states a press release issued by the fire department.…
Obituary: Chief Paul Smith, 60, of Pentwater. Chief Paul Smith, 60, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his home. He was born January 2, 1961, in Flint, the son of Charles and Edrid (Peterson) Smith. He began firefighting on Pentwater Fire Department in the fall of 2002 and worked his way up the ranks over the years.…
78th District Court arraignments. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Lisa Marie Gillespie, 42, of 409 Church St., Hart, was arrested by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of domestic violence. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. – Ki Ann…
Hart Lighted Christmas Parade Nov. 26. HART — The holiday season kicks off Friday, Nov. 26, with the annual Lighted Christmas Parade. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. at Hart High School; travels down Johnson Street; north onto State Street; west onto West Main Street; south onto Water Street; west onto Johnson Street; and concludes back at the high school. …
Defendant tells judge he’s been doing meth since he was 10. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man who pleaded guilty to second-offense methamphetamine possession in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 15, told Judge Robert D. Springstead that he has been using methamphetamine since he was 10 years old. “I’ve been struggling with it since I was…
Montague man pleads guilty to stealing trailer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Montague man pleaded guilty to larceny $1,000-$20,000 in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 15. Drew Edward Beatty, of 8808 Cook St., faces a jail term not to exceed one year in exchange for his plea. Sentencing guidelines in the case are seven to 23 months,…
Hesperia man faces 10-15 years in prison for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 51-year-old Hesperia man faces spending the next 10-15 years in prison after pleading “no contest” to third-degree criminal sexual conduct in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 15. Jose Castillo, of 5551 S. 200th Ave., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that he repeatedly forced…
Defendant testifies that drug debt motivated crime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Shelby man who pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 15, to second-degree home invasion testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that he was motivated to steal in order to pay a debt for his methamphetamine habit. Phillip Arthur Boyette, whose address is listed…
News alert: Crash on US 31. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were dispatched to northbound US 31 near Oceana Drive for a two-vehicle crash Friday, Nov. 12, shortly after 6 p.m. Minor injuries were reported. A second crash on southbound US 31 in the same area was reported around the same time. No injuries were reported.
Hesperia district extends Thanksgiving break due to increased illness, stress levels. HESPERIA — Hesperia Community Schools Superintendent Bryan Mey announced Friday, Nov. 11, that the district’s Thanksgiving break will be extended because of “much higher levels of anxiety and stress due to COVID-19 as well as rising levels of illnesses other than COVID-19.” The upcoming holiday break will begin Wednesday,…
HPD news, posted Nov. 12, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021: 8:20 a.m., a 42-year-old Hart woman was arrested for domestic assault, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. She was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 8:30 a.m., a 26-year-old Hart man was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued in…
Couple arrested for heroin possession. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old homeless man and a 37-year-old Rothbury woman were arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on South 108th Avenue Tuesday, Nov. 9, shortly before 2 a.m. on charges of heroin possession and obstructing justice, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The woman also faces a charge of driving while license…
Suspected drunk driver breaks leg in crash. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Hart man was transported to Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon by Life EMS for a broken femur following a single-vehicle crash on 112th Avenue near Tyler Road Wednesday, Nov. 10, shortly before 4 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Alcohol and speed were factors in the crash,”…
Rifle season begins Monday. Firearm deer hunting season kicks off Monday, Nov. 15, and continues through Nov. 30. Hunters are reminded to use caution. Cold weather is expected, and hunters should make sure to dress appropriately and wear hunter’s orange. With the high-powered rifles hunters use, it is extremely important to ensure there is a backstop behind their shots, advised Oceana County…
Pirate News: Five-time state champs. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Hart High School Girls Cross Country Team won its fifth consecutive Division 3 state title last weekend, and the Pirate boys squad finished as state runner up for the second year in row…
Obituary: Lisa Johnson, 93, of Mears. Lisa R. Johnson, 93, of Mears, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021. Lisa was born as Ruth Anna Lisa Öjst to Erik Öjst and Göta (Domeiji) in Alnö, Sweden, on March 23, 1928. On August 7, 1954, she married Edwin M. Johnson in Alnö, Sweden Lisa was an exceptional lady. She married…
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