Parks receive grant funds for improvements. OCEANA COUNTY – During the pandemic, the need for outdoor spaces became pronounced as Oceana residents explored nature as a safe getaway. This great need also highlighted the variance in infrastructure across the county, with some areas lacking amenities or the staff capacity to advocate and apply for needed items. The Community Foundation for…
Trick-or-Treat hours in Oceana County. The following are trick-or-treating hours for Oceana County communities: Village of Shelby Trick-or-Treating: Sunday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. City of Hart Trick-or-Treating: Sunday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Hart’s Spitler Elementary School hosts its annual Halloween parade with the Hart High School Marching Band Friday, Oct. 29, from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Hart.…
Oceana County man, woman involved in serious crash in Mason County. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, (Mason County) — A 17-year-old Ludington boy was flown via Aeromed to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids with critical injuries following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, Oct. 13, around 3:45 a.m. on South Lakeshore Drive north of Chauvez Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
MSP cautions residents about phone scam. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Lakeview, Hart, Mount Pleasant and Grand Rapids posts are cautioning individuals about a phone scam in West Michigan. “Scammers are calling citizens stating that they are with the Michigan State Police and giving various reasons, such as they missed a court date and there is a warrant for their…
Pandemic impacts survey available. The West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission (WMSRDC), in partnership with local economic development offices from the counties of Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana, has released three short online surveys to document impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic upon local businesses, public and nonprofit organizations and households. Go to www.wmsrdc.org to take the surveys. Information gathered…
Letter to the Editor: Bond supports needs and community investment. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Oceana County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to OCP’s…
Reader supports Pentwater school bond proposal. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Oceana County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to OCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear Editor:…
Pilot program offers horseback riding at Silver Lake. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — After the Silver Lake Sand Dunes close for the season to ORV users Oct. 31, the unique landscape will be available to horseback riders as part of a pilot program Nov. 1-14. For the past four years, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has been working with the Equine…
DHD #10 offers flu vaccines this month. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is helping communities prepare for the upcoming flu season by offering flu vaccines to children, adults and seniors. “Flu season is unpredictable, and with COVID-19 still spreading, it is more important than ever to protect you and your family against influenza by getting an annual flu shot,” states…
Readers urge yes vote for Pentwater school bond proposal. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Oceana County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to OCP’s Op/Ed…
Obituary: Duane Johnson, 85, of Michigamme, formerly of Hart and Ontonagon. Duane Larry Johnson, 85, of Michigamme, formerly of Hart and Ontonagon, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born July 11, 1936, in East Tawas City, the son of Maurice and Dorothy (May) Johnson. Duane grew up farming in the Hart area, and later became a truck driver…
78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 11, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Jacob Timothy Tjapkes, 33, of 97 S. 66th Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Oct. 4 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE);…
Weekend police news, Oct. 11, 2021. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 8, 2021: 6:45 p.m., illegal entry, South Munn Street, Village of Hesperia. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021: 6:39 p.m., a 32-year-old New Era man was arrested for operating under the influence, methamphetamine possession and driving while license suspended (DWLS), southbound…
New Americorps VISTA member working in Oceana County. OCEANA COUNTY — A local AmeriCorps position was recently filled to continue to confront Oceana’s education challenges and to overcome poverty barriers. The Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) renewed its partnership with the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) for a fifth time to host an AmeriCorps VISTA member. AmeriCorps…
13-year-old boy dies in dune crash. A second 13-year-old boy hospitalized. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Two 13-year-old Illinois boys crashed while riding quads at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Oct. 10, around 1 p.m. One boy died, and the other was hospitalized, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “At about 1 o’clock, deputies were dispatched to the Silver Lake…
Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. HART — Members of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office recently posed for the department’s annual photo. First Row (L-R): K-9 Krieger and K-9 Laz. Second Row (L-R): Tracy McGhan, Vicki Hasty, Juanita Garza, David Gregwer, Rich Parmer, Parker McGuigan, Jennifer Smith, Undersheriff Ryan Schiller, Sheriff Craig Mast, Jeff Brown, Jordan Lesausky, Travis Haner, Scott Bosley, Cam…
78th District Court arraignments, Oct. 8, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Jamonte Javar Allen, 25, of 436 Catawba Ave., Muskegon, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. Bail:…
Det. Sgt. Skipski receives Outstanding Service Award. TROY — Det. Sgt. Kevin Skipski of the Hart Police Department was among three 2021 Outstanding Service Awards (OSA) recipients honored by the Police Officers Labor Council (POLC). Det. Sgt. Skipski and two Bloomfield Township officers received the awards. They were nominated by fellow POLC officers. “The POLC is proud to represent this…
Pirate News: Adaptive PE class teaches valuable lessons. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Hart High School physical education teacher Brad Francis teaches an adaptive PE class that involves non-disabled students who encourage and guide disabled students. In the process, new friendships are formed, and…
HPD news, Oct. 7, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021: 2:40 p.m., animal complaint, 500 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 4:20 p.m., trespassing, 300 block of Peach Street, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 1, 2021: 1 p.m., assault and battery and malicious destruction of property, 300 block of…
West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center to host field day. By Justin Whitmore, Michigan State University Extension. New AgBioResearch center will host a field day to discuss future and ongoing research Oct. 19. WEARE TOWNSHIP — The new West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center will host an AgBioResearch and MSU Extension Field Day from noon to 3:30 p.m.…
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