Project Uplift partnership spreads Christmas cheer while preventing crime. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is partnering with Amazon, along with the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the Pentwater Fire Department, Pentwater Public Schools and the First Baptist Church of Pentwater, to uplift the local community during the holiday season. “Amazon reached out to the Pentwater Police Department in August to…
Shelby man extricated from pickup truck following rollover crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Shelby man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus in Shelby following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, Dec. 1, shortly before 10:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of 42nd Avenue near Homer Lake. The man was trapped inside the…
Tiger musicians visit ‘Music City.’ Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby High School band and choir students had the trip of a lifetime when they visited the “Music City” — Nashville, Tennessee. The action-packed trip included performing outside the iconic Country Music Hall of…
Hart man avoids prison with ‘no contest’ plea to 4th-degree CSC. HART — A 24-year-old Hart man pleaded “no contest” to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29. Aaron Michael McGhan, of 1050 N. 144th St, initially faced more serious charges of first-degree CSC and two counts of second-degree CSC, which were dismissed in exchange…
Police news, Nov. 30, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021: 9:04 a.m., ongoing landlord/tenant issue, South 200th Avenue, Greenwood Township. 10:47 a.m., larceny from mail, unfounded, West Forrest Street, Village of Rothbury. 9:20 p.m., a 23-year-old Muskegon man is a suspect for methamphetamine possession, and a 20-year-old Detroit man was arrested for…
Montague woman sentenced to prison for dealing meth. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Montague woman was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29, for a two-count felony conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Hailee Elizabeth Tarket, of 8602 Robinhood Dr., pleaded guilty Sept. 27. Judge Robert D. Springstead said he…
Hesperia man sentenced for shooting pistol at elderly father. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29, for pointing and shooting a .22 caliber pistol at his then 71-year-old father in Otto Township last year. Jacob John Ingalls, of 4900 148th Ave., was sentenced to 370 days in jail…
Hart woman sentenced for break-in. HART — A 38-year-old Hart woman was sentenced to 150 days in jail for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29. Meredith Anne Cushman, of 13 E. Mechanic St., received credit for 115 days served in jail. Cushman does not have a lengthy criminal record, although she…
Man who previously attacked deputy with knife sentenced for carrying a concealed knife. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 41-year-old Hart man who is on parole for attacking an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy with a knife three years ago was back in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29, for a sentencing hearing for a conviction of carrying a concealed…
Obituary: Ethel (Near) Morningstar, 97, of Shelby. Doing for others. That was Ethel. Sewing pajamas for a grandchild. Serving dinner for friends after Sunday worship. Teaching a prenatal class. Helping a friend to can peaches. Having young grandsons stay overnight. Offering a hand-decorated plate to a visiting niece. Baking a red velvet cake for a grandchild. Writing letters to a…
Obituary: Cassandra Lohman, 73, of New Era. Cassandra Kay Lohman, 73, of New Era, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born January 22, 1948, in Muskegon, the daughter of Peter and Bonnie (Jensen) Hansen. Cass was an avid animal lover who enjoyed going camping with her family, and playing all sorts of board and card games. Her favorite…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 29, 2021 Lawrence G. “Larry” Winterhalter Jr., 48, of New Era, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Robert M. Gray, 81, of Hart, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Cassandra Kay Lohman, 73, of New Era, died on Friday, November 26, 2021. Ethel L. Morningstar, 97, of Shelby, died on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Listing…
Shelby man, 23, dies in crash. The driver and three other passengers seriously injured. HART TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Shelby man, who was a passenger in a vehicle, died when the vehicle hit a tree Sunday, Nov. 28, around 12:45 a.m. on West Taylor Road near North 72nd Avenue, according to the Michigan State Police. The driver and three other…
Electric Forest announces 2022 return. ROTHBURY — After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Electric Forest Festival is returning in 2022, according to organizers. Next year’s massive music festival is scheduled for June 23-26, 2022 at the Double JJ Resort, according to a message posted on the Electric Forest website Thursday, Nov. 25. The electronic music and jam band…
Obituary: Robert Gray, 81, of Hart. Robert M. Gray, 81, of Hart, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born May 11, 1940 in Hart to Robert Ronald Gray and Leora (Shaffer) Gray. Bob lived on Star Hill for almost his entire life. He was a carpenter for many years before his retirement. He was…
Obituary: Lawrence Winterhalter, Jr., 48, of New Era. Lawrence G. “Larry” Winterhalter Jr., 48, of New Era, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born January 5, 1973 in Grand Rapids to Lawrence G. Winterhalter and Jeanette “Betty” (Bowen) Winterhalter. Larry was raised in Newaygo and Missouri. The family returned to Michigan and Larry graduated from Shelby High…
Recent births, posted Nov. 24, 2021. The following births have been reported: Natalya Isabel Martinez, the daughter of Maria and Baldemar Martinez, Jr., of Shelby, was born on Monday, November 22, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
Police news, Nov. 23, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Nov. 19, 2021: 5:32 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 33-year-old Leslie, Michigan woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 31 and North Oceana Drive, Weare Township. 8:10 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, US 31 and Polk Road, Hart Township. 10:54 p.m., (Oceana County…
Fremont man sentenced to 4-15 years in prison for deadly drunk driving crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 46-year-old Fremont man was sentenced to four to 15 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 22, for a drunk driving crash one year ago that killed Geneva Mae Shivley, 39, of Fremont. Joseph Ramiro Auger pleaded “no…
Lucky Lake stabbing case moves to higher court. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The case against a 44-year-old Detroit man accused of stabbing a man and assaulting another man and woman at the Lucky Lake Campground in Grant Township last June was bound over to 27th Circuit Court during a preliminary exam in 78th District Court Monday, Nov. 22,…
Obituary: Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater. Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Marian was born on December 15, 1929 in Ludington, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Schott) Petersen. She was married to Carl L. Peterson on July 20, 1954. Marian worked at Star Watch Case, Telephone Company, and Pentwater Public Schools as an…
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