Woman, 18, has no feeling from the shoulders down following dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Big Rapids woman “was unable to feel anything from the shoulders down” following a rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Friday, July 30, shortly before 7:30 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman was a passenger…
Obituary: Josephine Dodge, 85, of Mears. Josephine Arlene Dodge, 85, of Mears, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her home. She was born December 25, 1935, in Lansing, the daughter of Nicholas and Julia (Spagnuolo) Caruso. Arlene worked with Michigan National Bank in Lansing from 1966-1992. She had many interests, including playing the piano, bowling, softball, playing golf on…
78th District Court sentencings, July 30, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Joshua Michael Flanery, 27, of 64 Michigan Ave., Shelby, was found guilty of assault and was sentenced July 19 to 93 days suspended jail with credit for 21 days served and a $75 fine. Alicia Mae Torrie,…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, July 30, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – William Jack Smith, 37, of 804 Vine St., Manistee, was found guilty May 17 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced July 26 to 10 months in jail and $398 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the…
Bill allows drag racing on the dunes again. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A bill introduced by State Rep. Scott VanSingel to allow drag racing on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes again has been signed into law. “We did it! HB 4980 is now law as the governor signed it this morning,” states VanSingel in a Facebook post…
News alert: Vehicle crash on Oceana Drive. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to assist at a vehicle crash on Oceana Drive near Baker Road Thursday, July 29, at 3:30 p.m.
Free boater safety classes Aug. 5 and 6. PENTWATER — Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Simon, who is head of the sheriff’s office marine division, is teaching free boater safety classes Thursday and Friday, Aug. 5 and 6, at the Pentwater Yacht Club. Deputy Simon will administer a test on the last day and issue boater safety certificates to all…
HPD nabs drunk driver. HART — After receiving information of an intoxicated driver leaving the 4000 block of Polk Road Thursday, July 22, around 11:15 a.m., the Hart Police Department made a traffic stop on Polk Road near Oceana Drive, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. A 67-year-old Hart man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) and lodged…
Felonious assault arrests top sheriff’s office activity. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, July 26, 2021: 4:45 a.m., a 26-year-old Crystal Township man was arrested on charges of felonious assault and illegal possession of a firearm, North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 9:05 a.m., a 34-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on charges of resisting and…
Minor injuries in 2-vehicle crash. HART — Minor injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash on Oceana Drive near Tyler Road Tuesday, July 27, around noon, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. A 33-year-old Hart man failed to yield to a 56-year-old Shelby man who was northbound on Oceana Drive, said Chief Salazar. The Hart man and a passenger…
Be on alert for severe thunderstorms tonight. OCEANA COUNTY — Severe weather is forecasted for overnight, July 28 and 29, and Oceana County Emergency Management Coordinator James Duram is asking residents to be alert and prepared. Residents should sign up for the CodeRED mass notification system if they have not already done so. “Camping is our biggest concern,” said Duram,…
Gear up for some fun in the sun during Pentwater Homecoming Sand Sculpture Contest. PENTWATER — Pentwater’s annual summer celebration, Homecoming, is back this year after a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19. This year’s Sand Sculpture Contest Aug. 13 will draw dozens of teams that are now beginning to organize and plan this year’s design. Trophies will be awarded…
Virtual community update on internet expansion Aug. 10. OCEANA COUNTY — The Oceana County Economic Alliance is hosting a virtual community update via Zoom video conferencing Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 8 a.m. to provide results of the Oceana County Broadband Survey that was administered through Connect Michigan last spring. Recommendations for building an “Oceana County Technology Plan to become a Connected…
Dig into the historical society’s ‘shipwreck files’ and uncover a treasure trove of information. By Betty Driscoll, Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society. It happened in fog so thick that land lubbers couldn’t see the nearly 600-foot-long ships as they passed near the Straits of Mackinac. Loaded with calcite or ore, their May 7, 1965 voyage was just another delivery,…
Teen faces 5-15 years in prison for 3rd-degree CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Muskegon man faces serving a five to 15 year prison term after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 26. Dwight Bernard McKinney is one of four Muskegon men facing CSC charges in connection to a…
MSP busy with crashes over the weekend. The following is recent activity in the Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Saturday, July 24, 2021: 12:15 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, 72nd Avenue and Tyler Road, Hart Township. 10:30 a.m., a 60-year-old New Era man was arrested for assault, Oneida Trail near Cherokee Bend, Grant Township. Sunday, July…
Pirate News: Research station cultivates agri-science enthusiasm. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Mark Platt, Hart Public Schools Superintendent. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Our region has a rich history – and an incredibly bright future – in agri-science. Whether it involves planting, protecting, harvesting, transporting, processing, packaging, or marketing, the tremendous…
Juvenile apprehended for store break-in. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 15-year old West Olive male was taken into custody by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for breaking into the Park Side grocery store on West Silver Lake Road Saturday, July 24, shortly before 7 a.m. The stolen items were recovered, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The following…
Muskegon man ordered to pay over $7,300 for sports poster scam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 70-year-old Muskegon man was ordered to pay over $7,300 in restitution Monday, July 26, in 27th Circuit Court for defrauding local businesses in a sports poster advertising scam. Gregory Allen Jackson pleaded guilty, April 19, to a felony of false pretenses $1,000-$20,000.…
Body of missing man found in Bass Lake. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The body of John Decker, 62, of Lake Bluff, Ill. was recovered about 5 p.m. this afternoon, July 25, in Bass Lake. Decker had been missing from his Bass Lake cabin early Friday afternoon. Later that day, his unoccupied pontoon boat was discovered motoring in circles…
Search for missing Bass Lake boater is in 3rd day. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The search for a missing Lake Bluff, Ill. man is now in its third day. John Decker, 62, of Lake Bluff, Ill. went missing from his Bass Lake cabin early Friday afternoon. Later that day, his unoccupied pontoon boat was discovered motoring in…
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