Success for students with hearing loss West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Sarah Hresko West Shore ESD Imagine you have a hearing loss. You wear hearing aids or have cochlear implants to help you hear. They allow you to have conversations in…
Break-ins reported in Golden Township. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate break-ins of a camper trailer and a pontoon boat that were reported Tuesday, March 16, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. The first break-in was reported at 9:36 a.m. in the 5400 block of West Polk Road. A pontoon boat and boat trailer were…
WSCC Dean’s List VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Office of Student Services has released the Dean’s List for the 2020-2021 fall semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible for the…
Recent births, posted March 17, 2021. The following births have been reported: Ellery Rose Hansen, the daughter of Madison Miller and Ryan Hansen of Manistee, was born Monday, March 8, 2021. Ford Scott Ambrose, the son of Melissa and Ethan Ambrose of Ludington, was born Monday, March 8, 2021. Kace D’Wayne Long, the son of Jameika Moore and DeMario Long of Ludington,…
Recent arraignments include embezzlement charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 78th District Court: Felonies Angela Rae Singer, 38, of 6089 W. Clay Rd., Rothbury, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of embezzlement $1,000-$20,000. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: March 29 at 3 p.m. Cadenn…
Hart PD news, March 16, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 4, 2021: 3 p.m., harassment complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 1 p.m., found property, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 5 p.m., harassment complaint, 700 bock of Courtland Street, City of Hart. Friday, March 5, 2021:…
HMS drama club returns to the stage. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. HART — The Hart Middle School Drama Club returns to the stage after a year-long absence due to COVID-19 with a funny and enlightening production, “I Hate Shakespeare,” Tuesday and Wednesday, March 23 and 24, from 7-9 p.m.…
Kids can hunt for 10,000 eggs April 3. HART — Children will search the Oceana County Fairgrounds for 10,000 candy-filled eggs during the Hart/Silver Lake Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3, at noon. The annual event is sponsored by members of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance; Lewis Adventure…
Weekend police news, March 15, 2021. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, March 12, 2021: 2:15 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 39-year-old man (hometown unavailable) was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs, heroin possession and possession of drug paraphernalia, East Jefferson Road, Crystal Township. 11:48 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 56-year-old…
Obituary: John Gebhart, 100-plus, of Hart. John Wilson Gebhart, 100-plus, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his home. He was born March 31, 1920, in Hart to Weaver S. and Nellie (Martin) Gebhart. He attended Garver School and graduated from Hart High School where he was very active in FFA and band. After high school, John worked on the…
Obituary: Guadalupe “Lupe” Rodriguez, 60, of Muskegon. Guadalupe “Lupe” Rodriguez, 60, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born February 6, 1961, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Victor Sr. and Josaphine (Gover) Rodriguez. Lupe is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Rodriguez; grandchildren, Lilly and Frankie; and siblings, Mike Rodriguez, Sam Rodriguez, Ruben Rodriguez, Julian Rodriguez,…
Recent deaths, posted March 12, 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: John Hammond, 73, of Rothbury, died on Monday March 8, 2021. Guadalupe “Lupe” Rodriguez, 60, of Muskegon, died on Monday, February 8, 2021. William “Bill” Robert…
Fire damages Walkerville area body shop. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged Leo’s Body Shop, 3959 N. 166th Ave., Wednesday, March 10. Walkerville Fire Department Chief Al Purdy said the fire started from a wood stove. He said he believes high wind gusts caused coals from the wood stove to spread outside of the stove, catching the building on fire. Walkerville…
Obituary: Andrew Todd, 76, of Pentwater and Phoenix. Andrew “Andy” Todd, born June 19, 1944, in Oak Park, Illinois, was the third of five children born to Eugene and Charlotte Todd. Andrew went to Heaven to be with God on February 26, 2021, in Pentwater, at the age of 76. Andrew attended DePaul University in Chicago studying philosophy and accounting.…
St. Gregory’s to hold take-out St. Patrick’s Day dinner. HART — Knights of Columbus will hold a take-out Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Wednesday, March 17, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Parish, 316 Peach Street. Cost is a free-will donation. For more info, call Wally Carrier at 231-233-1560.
Obituary: Charles Monton, 87, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Pentwater. Charles Joseph Monton, 87, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021, with his wife at his side, at the Ted and Diane Brandley Hospice House in Summerfield, Florida. Charles was born in Riverton Township, Michigan, the son of Paul and Bessie (Matejovitz) Monton. He grew up on the family…
Shelby asking voters to approve $33M in district-wide improvements including new elementary school. 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 May 4 ballot that will address critical building needs including the construction of a new elementary school. “Historically,…
Parolee with 25 prior convictions sent back to prison for home invasion. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 46-year-old Hart man was sentenced to five to 30 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8, for convictions of second-degree home invasion and fourth-offense habitual offender. Chad Mitchell Riggs, of 6749 W. Taylor Rd., pleaded guilty to the…
Man sentenced to jail for burning girlfriend’s truck, federal forest. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to serve four months in jail for a conviction of fourth-degree arson $1,000-$20,000 in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8. Seth Warren Richards, of 1672 Koonsman Rd., pleaded guilty, Jan. 11. “I lit my girlfriend’s truck on fire,…
New Era man faces jail for home invasion. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 43-year-old New Era man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8, to a felony of third-degree home invasion. Bradley James Skofic, Sr., whose last address was listed as 3110 W. Tahoe Trail, admitted that he entered his ex-girlfriend’s house Dec. 27 in Claybanks…
Shelby woman faces jail for selling cocaine. HART — A 51-year-old Shelby woman faces a jail term of up to five months after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8, to one felony count of delivery/manufacture of narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams. Mary Beth Shaver, of 182 6th St., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that…
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