‘Wine & Art’ fundraiser Aug. 22.

July 22, 2021

‘Wine & Art’ fundraiser Aug. 22. PENTWATER – The Pentwater Women’s Club hosts the Wine & Art fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 22, from 2-5 p.m. at Park Place which will feature wine tasting and appetizers; a silent auction of items donated by local artists and area businesses; and a quilt raffle.   The PWC generally holds the scholarship fundraiser at the end…

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Sheriff’s office weekend report.

July 19, 2021

Sheriff’s office weekend report. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Friday, July 16, 2021: 5:03 a.m., assault, North 88th Avenue, Hart Township. Saturday, July 17, 2021: 1:41 a.m., an 18-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for assaulting/resisting/obstructing police following a noise complaint, South 184th Avenue, Newfield Township. 11:38 a.m., a 44-year-old Muskegon man was…

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Catalytic converter theft at dealership turns into foot chase.

July 19, 2021

Catalytic converter theft at dealership turns into foot chase. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA — A suspect involved in stealing catalytic converters off vehicles in a car lot at the Meyers Chevrolet dealership led police on a foot pursuit Sunday, July 18, shortly after 5 p.m. and remains at large, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The male suspect…

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78th District Court sentencings, July 19, 2021.

July 19, 2021

78th District Court sentencings, July 19, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Daniel Richard Vannett, 36, of 11527 Fourth St., Montague, was found guilty July 1 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served and $475 in fines…

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MSP busy with drunk driving arrests.

July 19, 2021

MSP busy with drunk driving arrests. The following is activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, over the weekend: Saturday, July 17, 2021: 9:31 p.m., a 53-year-old Twin Lake man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Garfield Road near 132nd Avenue, Otto Township. Sunday, July 18, 2021: 12:37 p.m., a 29-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, July 16, 2021.

July 16, 2021

27th Circuit Court sentencings, July 16, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Bradley James Skofic, Jr., 20, of 3110 Tahoe Tr., New Era, was found guilty April 5 of malicious destruction of property over $1,000 and was sentenced July 12 to 201 days in jail with credit for 201 days…

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Hart PD news, July 16, 2021.

July 16, 2021

Hart PD news, July 16, 2 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 1, 2021: 8:30 a.m., indecent exposure, 10 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. 5:40 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 8:36 p.m., harassment, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 10:43 p.m., medical assist, 400…

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K-9 tracks down fleeing suspects.

July 16, 2021

K-9 tracks down fleeing suspects. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Oceana County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Lazarus is getting patted on the head for being a good boy after tracking down a couple bad guys Friday, July 16, around 1:30 a.m.  Oceana County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to assist Muskegon County authorities with a vehicle chase. The vehicle crashed, and the driver fled…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 16, 2021

July 16, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 16, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to OCP: Robert G. Schaible, Jr., 88, of New Era, died on Friday, July 9, 2021. Charles Douglas Collard, 80, of Hart died on Tuesday, July…

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Obituary: Donna Cihak, 87, of Hart.

July 16, 2021

Obituary: Donna Cihak, 87, of Hart.  Donna Louise Cihak, 87, of Hart, was called to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Donna passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. Donna’s family is thankful for their mother who trusted Jesus Christ, her Savior. She clothed herself in the virtues of Colossians 3: compassion, kindness, humility,…

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78th District Court sentencings, July 15, 2021.

July 15, 2021

78th District Court sentencings, July 15, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Tyler Lee Sheehy, 21, of 6154 N. 144th Ave., Walkerville, was found guilty June 22 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE);…

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Stabbing suspect to undergo psych exam.

July 15, 2021

Stabbing suspect to undergo psych exam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. HART — The 44-year-old Detroit man accused of stabbing a man and assaulting another man and woman at the Lucky Lake Campground in Grant Township June 20 will undergo a psychological evaluation, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Mario Louis…

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Shelby Township brings new life to office.

July 15, 2021

Shelby Township brings new life to office. SHELBY — The newly-rebranded Shelby Township has recently given new life to the township offices located at 204 N. Michigan Avenue in downtown Shelby.  The exterior features a fresh new paint color, awnings, a sign featuring the new township logo, and an American flag that the Shelby Rotary Club donated. The township offices…

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Missouri man faces jail for possession with intent to deliver cocaine.

July 14, 2021

Missouri man faces jail for possession with intent to deliver cocaine. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Missouri man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 12, to possession with intent to deliver 50 grams or less of cocaine. Timothy Conrad Rabenberg initially faced more serious charges of controlled substance delivery/manufacture (narcotic/cocaine) 50-224 grams and controlled substance…

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Grand Rapids man sent to jail for selling ecstasy.

July 14, 2021

Grand Rapids man sent to jail for selling ecstasy. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Grand Rapids man was sentenced to serve 45 days in jail Monday, July 12, in 27th Circuit Court for a felony of delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance. Cameron Scott Andersen, of 830 Malta St., NE, pleaded guilty to the charge, April 19. The…

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Obituary: Jane Thocher, 85, of Hart. 

July 14, 2021

Obituary: Jane Thocher, 85, of Hart.  Jane Loise Thocher, 85, of Hart, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. She was born April 29, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Delbert and Edith (Cooley) Wiggins. Jane was an educator in the Hart and Lansing areas from 1956-1977 and administration staff in Hart from 1977-1992. She was also very involved in…

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Recent births, posted July 14, 2021.

July 14, 2021

Recent births, posted July 14, 2021. The following births have been reported: Milo James Battice, the son of Breanna Shaw and Kaiden Battice of Ludington, was born on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Sabastian George Miller, the son of Laura and Nathan Miller of Manistee, was born on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Odin Ethan-Vaughn Anderson, the son of Elanie Crawford and Evan Anderson of…

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Obituary: Richard Kaltunas, 81, of Mears

July 14, 2021

Obituary: Richard Kaltunas, 81, of Mears Richard Kaltunas, 81, of Mears, formerly of Crown Point Ind., passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  Richard was born on February 18, 1940, to Vytautas and Emilija Kaltunas in Kaunas, Lithuania. The family lived in Austria and Germany until 1949 when they immigrated to the U.S. and settled in…

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1 taken to hospital following 3-car crash.

July 13, 2021

1 taken to hospital following 3-car crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  WEARE TOWNSHIP — An elderly woman in her 80s was transported by Life EMS to an area hospital following a three-car crash at the intersection of Oceana Drive and Monroe Road Tuesday, July 13, around 3 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Trooper Margaret Gazaryants. A Jeep, a Chevrolet…

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News alert: 3-vehicle crash at Oceana Drive and Monroe Road.

July 13, 2021

News alert: 3-vehicle crash at Oceana Drive and Monroe Road. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a three-vehicle crash involving injuries at Oceana Drive and Monroe Road Tuesday, July 13, around 3 p.m.  

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New Hart band director excited to get started.

July 13, 2021

New Hart band director excited to get started. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Kate Goodman, OCP correspondent  HART — The 2021-2022 school year for band students at Hart Public Schools will be a little different this year. For the past 33 years, John Taranko had been at the podium,…

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