Hansen Foods to sell Pentwater Service Club caramel corn. HART — The Pentwater Service Club announced that locally-owned Hansen Foods will carry the club’s flagship Pentwater Service Club Caramel Corn, making it the first store in the area to carry the product. In previous years the club’s caramel corn has been available only during special, summertime events. “We knew we…
Grant Road closed for construction. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Grant Road is closed Tuesday, April 20, until 4:30 p.m. between Oceana Drive and 72nd Avenue for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.
Grand Rapids man sentenced to jail for strangling ex-girlfriend. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 21-year-old Grand Rapids man was sentenced to serve six months in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 19, for a conviction of assault by strangulation. Lorenzo Emmanuel Ramirez, of 3320 Pine Meadow Dr., was initially charged with another felony of first-degree home invasion,…
Grand Rapids man pleads guilty to selling ecstasy. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Grand Rapids man pleaded guilty Monday, April 19, in 27th Circuit Court to a felony of possession with intent to deliver eutylone, which is a version of ecstasy. Cameron Scott Andersen, of 830 Malta St., NE, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement…
Judge: ‘This is one of the most horrific things I’ve heard of.’ Man who poured gasoline on girlfriend pleads ‘no contest.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 32-year-old Shelby man who dumped gasoline on his girlfriend and threatened to burn her, Dec. 22, 2019 at his residence in the Village of Shelby pleaded “no contest” to assault with…
Kalkaska woman lodged in prison sentenced for break-in. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Kalkaska woman convicted of second-degree child abuse and third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) was sentenced to jail Monday, April 19, in 27th Circuit Court. Kaytelin Hazel-Keefer Carlson pleaded guilty Feb. 22 to breaking and entering with intent. Carlson appeared in court via Zoom video…
Muskegon man pleads guilty in sports poster scam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 70-year-old Muskegon man will have to pay over $7,300 in restitution for defrauding local businesses in a sports poster advertising scam. Gregory Allen Jackson pleaded guilty during a pretrial hearing in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 19, to a felony of false pretenses $1,000-$20,000. One…
Domestic violence arrests top weekend police activity. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Thursday, April 15, 2021: 6:26 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), stolen vehicle, North 88th Avenue, Hart Township. A Dodge Caravan was taken without permission. 9 p.m. (Michigan State Police), attempted breaking and entering, 9000 block of Chippewa Trail, Benona Township. Friday, April…
Obituary: Patrick Courneya, 56, formerly of Whitehall. Patrick Leonard Courneya, 56, formerly of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. He was born April 25, 1964, in Muskegon, the son of Leonard and Connie (Behnke) Courneya. Pat was a retired captain with the White Lake Fire Authority, proudly serving the community for 16 years. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, and smoking…
Reader urges yes vote on ESD millage renewal. Dear Editor, For 35 years my career was in service to others, specifically to those young individuals and their families who had communication disabilities and/or broader educational challenges. My experiences over the years evoke so many wonderful memories and emotions; seeing the joy on the face of a toddler (and their parents)…
Recent deaths, posted April 19, 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: Carolyn Louise Smith, 76, of Hesperia, died on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Alan Francis Hoffman, 68, of Rockford, formerly of Shelby, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021.…
News Alert: Truck hits power line in Pentwater. PENTWATER — Pentwater Fire Department was dispatched to the 500 block of Chester Street Friday, April 16, around 12:40 p..m. for a truck that hit a power line and the lines are across it.
Powerful Pirates: Hart savors successful winter sports season. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Despite a challenging season posed by COVID-19, the Pirates prevailed in winter sports. The Hart High School wrestlers won the regional title for the second year in a row; the girls…
HPD news, April 16, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 8, 2021: 10:35 a.m., suspicious situation, 200 block of Apple Street, City of Hart. 11:30 a.m., found property, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 3:45 p.m., family trouble, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 7:45 p.m., disturbance, 200…
News alert: Chimney fire in Newfield Township. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Hesperia, Ferry Township and Walkerville fire departments were dispatched to a house fire at 941 Maple Island Rd. near Carmean Road Thursday, April 15, at 1:45 p.m. The house is being evacuated. UPDATE: The fire was reported out around 2:15 p.m. The fire was contained to the chimney, and there was…
Pentwater school to seek bond funds in November. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENWATER — Pentwater Public School has not asked its voters for a tax increase to fund school improvements since 2003, and school officials have determined that the time has come to make some much-needed enhancements. School leaders presently are looking at four different project scenarios which include a…
UPDATE: The teens have been found. Police seek public’s help to find runaway teens. HART — The Hart Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating two juvenile runaways. Rafeal Martin Gomez, 15, and Erik Rolando Gomez, 14, were last seen at their home in the City of Hart Thursday, April 15. “Rafael and Erik are known to have…
Pirate News: Bittersweet: Mr. T, Hart’s music man, set to retire. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — For 33 years, John Taranko has been Hart Public Schools’ music man. Taranko, a 1983 graduate of Ludington High School, became the Hart band director immediately after earning…
Meth possession investigation tops police activity. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, April 13, 2021: 12:07 a.m., a 43-year-old Shelby woman is suspected of methamphetamine possession, and a 36-year-old Shelby man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 31, Grant Township. Charges in the meth case are pending lab results. .10:35 p.m., a…
Woman allegedly runs over her boyfriend with car. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — A 25-year-old Shelby woman allegedly ran over her boyfriend with her car on purpose Tuesday evening, April 13, on South Water Road near Winston Road, injuring him. The boyfriend, who is a 28-year-old Rothbury man, was transported to Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby for a…
News alert: Vehicle crash in New Era. NEW ERA — Life EMS was dispatched to a vehicle crash Tuesday, April 13, shortly after 4 p.m. on First Street near Yale Road. Minor injuries reported.
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