27th Circuit Court sentencings, Oct. 20, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Oct. 18, in 27th Circuit Court: – Jonathon James Fuller, 40, of 20220 Linwood Trail, Lake Ann, Michigan, was found guilty Aug. 9 of a felony of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Oct. 18 to 10 months in jail and $198 in…
Mental Health Matters: Who to call during a mental health crisis By Alan Neushwander, West Michigan Community Mental Health. It can be difficult to experience a mental health crisis or to watch someone you love go through it. It may feel like there aren’t any solutions and you may not know what to do during a crisis. It’s important for…
Gang that kidnapped missionaries demands $17 million. Ages of the abducted children — four of whom are from Hart — are 8 months and 3, 6, 14 and 15 years old. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A gang that snatched 17 members of an Ohio-based missionary group — including four children and one adult from Hart — has demanded $17 million in…
Local family among missionaries kidnapped in Haiti. Five members of a local family, including four children, are among the 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti. The pastor at Hart Dunkard Brethren Church on North 56th Avenue confirmed to area media that the family belongs to the congregation. Pastor Ron Marks said the family members include a parent and four children, with…
Defendant in deadly drunk driving case sentenced to year in jail. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The defendant in a drunk driving case involving the death of a passenger was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 18. Gregory Glenn Boos, 47, of 2829 124th Ave., Hart, was found guilty Aug. 12 of a…
Waitress sentenced for stealing over $13,000 from tavern’s Keno system. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 40-year-old Pentwater woman was ordered to pay $14,598 in restitution for a felony conviction of embezzlement in 27th Circuit Court Monday. Oct. 18. Kylie Jean Ebner, of 3431 West Jefferson Rd., stole money from the Keno system while working as a waitress and…
‘Star linebacker’ sentenced to 5-15 years in prison for sex crime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 18. Dwight Bernard McKinney pleaded guilty, July 26. Defense attorney Terry Nolan said McKinney was…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 18, 2021 Jerry James Stage, 75, of Mears, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Jeremy Jason Fogg, 43, of Shelby, died on Friday, October 15, 2021. Ellen E. Hardy, 93, of Hart, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths.…
Tiger Pride: Shelby soccer squad secures first WMC title in 21 years. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Boys Varsity Soccer Team won its first West Michigan Conference title in 21 years, and the players and coaches are excited and confident going into…
News alert: Crash at the dunes. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Life EMS was dispatched to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Oct. 17, around 12:15 p.m. for a crash involving a 13-year-old girl with a broken collar bone.
Pentwater resident says voting against bond proposal is ‘foolish.’ 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…
Former school board member and county commissioner rejects Pentwater 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…
Teacher/coach/musician encourages yes vote for Pentwater 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.…
78th District Court felony arraignments, posted Oct. 15, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in 78th District Court: – Elwell Thomas McFadden, 64, of 8777 E. Ruth Rd., Branch, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less…
Pirate News: Hart celebrates Homecoming. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School celebrates Homecoming next week Oct. 17-23 with a full slate of fun activities. The week kicks off Sunday, Oct. 17, with the Powderpuff Football tournament. Games start at 6 p.m., and the gates open to…
HPD news, Oct. 14, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021: 3:51 p.m., disturbance, 600 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:01 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 9:04 p.m., threats complaint, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 10:45 p.m., medical assist, 300…
Letter to the Editor: Be a Good Samaritan and vote ‘yes’ 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…
Community Foundation awards $6,600 in teacher grants. OCEANA COUNTY – With students and educators back in face-to-face learning this fall, the Community Foundation for Oceana County announced it awarded over $6,600 in teacher mini-grants. This year’s Teacher Mini Grant program awarded 29 grants to seven schools in Oceana County – nearly doubling the number of grants awarded in 2020. In…
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…
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