Superintendents ask for support on ESD millage renewal. Dear Community Members, As the superintendents of Hart Public Schools and the West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD), we ask you and every voter in our community to give the WSESD’s special education millage renewal request on the May 4 ballot your full consideration. The special education millage renewal levy has been in place for…
National Day of Prayer events planned in Shelby. SHELBY — The Ladder Community Center will host two events on National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 6. A noon event will take place at Memorial Park and an additional prayer event will take place at The Ladder, 67 N. State St., at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Lord, pour…
78th District Court arraignments, April 29, 2021. HART — The following were arraigned on misdemeanor charges recently in 78th District Court: Justin Dale Price, 29, of 19296 Van Buren St., Holland, Michigan; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); operating while intoxicated. Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance. Pretrial: May 13 at 10 a.m. Joshua Lamont Moore, 35, of 5800 W. 7th St., Mears; Michigan…
Shelby schools bond proposal on the ballot Tuesday. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools has not had any major building improvements in over 20 years, and officials have placed a bond proposal on the ballot Tuesday, May 4, that will address critical building needs including the construction of a new elementary school. “Historically, the district has been very…
Scammers posing as Pentwater police on the phone. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is warning residents that there is a phone scam going on that involves people pretending to be police officers. “It has come to our attention that scammers are stating they are officers with Pentwater Police Department (THIS IS FALSE),” states a post on the PPD Facebook…
Pentwater earns ‘best high school’ ranking. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public School recently earned a high national ranking for 2021 Best High Schools by US News and World Report. By earning a national ranking in the top 40 percent, the high school achieved status as a US News Best High School. This recognition includes a ranking of nearly all public high…
78th District Court sentencings, April 28, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Marissa Ann Fairchild, 24, of 4976 N. Maple Island Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty March 8 of methamphetamine use and was sentenced April 12 to one year suspended jail with credit for nine days served; six months probation;…
COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Hart High School Saturday. HART — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is partnering with Hart Public Schools to host a community Pfizer vaccine clinic this for ages 16 and up Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hart High School. The clinical team will include language translators. To register, call 833-755-0696 or visit www.spectrumhealth.org/covid19/covid-19-vaccine…
Motorcyclist sustains ‘non-life-threatening’ injuries in crash. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Hesperia man sustained non-life-threatening injuries when he lost control of his motorcycle on East Loop Road near South 184th Avenue Monday evening, April 26, according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The motorcycle went into the ditch, and the man was thrown from the bike…
Medical event may have caused crash. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 76-year-old Pentwater man is believed to have had a medical event while driving and crashed a pickup truck into a tree on Longbridge Road near Mohawk Street Monday, April 26, shortly after 5:30 p.m., according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. According to dispatch information, the…
COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the fairgrounds Saturday. HART — HomeTown Pharmacy is conducting a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for ages 18 and up this Saturday, May 1, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Moderna vaccine will be administered. No appointment is necessary. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County…
News alert: Vehicle crash on Longbridge Road. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Life EMS and Pentwater Fire Department were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on Longbridge Road near Mohawk Monday, April 26, shortly after 5:30 p.m.
Portion of Garfield Road closed Tuesday. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Garfield Road at Scenic Drive, south 230 feet to the curve, will be closed Tuesday, April 27, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The detour route will be Thomas Street to Second Street.
Mears man, 78, sentenced to prison for probation violation. He was arrested for drunk driving four times in 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 78-year-old Mears man was sentenced to two to five years in prison for probation violation in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 26. Michael Henry Fuller, of 2509 N. 56th Ave., was found guilty, Jan.…
White Cloud man pleads ‘no contest’ to discharging rifle in girlfriend’s home. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 52-year-old White Cloud man will serve up to a year in jail after pleading “no contest” to a felony of discharging weapons/firearms in or at a building in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 26. Robert Allen Heddon, of 5760 N. Woodbridge…
Speeding car with baby on board crashes. HART TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old woman was transported by Life EMS to an area hospital for minor injuries after the car she was driving crashed and rolled onto its side on West Hazel Road near 100th Avenue Sunday, April 25, around 5:45 p.m., according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s…
News alert: Vehicle fire in Ferry. FERRY — Ferry Township fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire in the 3200 block of Foster Street Monday, April 26, shortly after 1:30 p.m.
Aggravated assault arrest tops police activity. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Saturday, April 24, 2021: 2:38 a.m., a 43-year-old New Era man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), West Baseline Road, Shelby Township. 3:53 a.m., a 20-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), North 168th Avenue, Leavitt…
COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Double JJ Wednesday. ROTHBURY — District Health Department #10 is partnering with the Double JJ Resort to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Double JJ’s Back Forty at 5900 S. Water Road Wednesday, April 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The clinic will offer two types of the vaccine: Pfizer for anyone 16…
Obituary: Kim Lamb, 59, of Ludington. Kim Kelly Lamb, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born February 19, 1962, in Hart, the son of Donald and Verna (Daggett) Lamb. Kim was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, volunteer with the American Red Cross, and former member of the Pentwater Fire Department. He enjoyed…
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HART NOTICE OF PROJECT PLAN PUBLIC HEARING The City of Hart will hold a public hearing on proposed Wastewater System Improvement projects for the purpose of receiving comments from interested persons. The hearings will be held on May 25, 2021, during the regular city council meeting at 7:30 p.m. City Council meetings are normally held at…
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