Starting Salary: $67,041.02 and benefits package Location: Mason County Courthouse, 304 E. Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431 Job Description: Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, reviews and authorizes request for warrants, determines the appropriate charge, presents criminal cases in District Court and Circuit Court as well as Family Court and Probate Court matters. This…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from Pentwater and Hart departments were dispatched to a grass fire in the 5400 block of Hammett Road Monday, April 22, at 3 p.m.
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A portion of Cleveland Road from 200th Avenue to M 120 will be closed to traffic for road maintenance Thursday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 19-year-old Mears man faces a year in jail after pleading “no contest” to accosting a child for immoral purposes during a pretrial hearing in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 22. Earl Phillip Alms, Jr., of 308 S. 56th Ave., was also charged with child sexually abusive activity and using computers…
The pursuit only lasted about a quarter mile as he reached a top speed of 30 mph By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 36-year-old Hart man who led police on a chase with a mini bike last July was sentenced to 16-24 months in prison in 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 22. It took a jury just 45…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 57-year-old Hesperia man pleaded “no contest” to a felony of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder during a final pretrial hearing in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 22. Joseph Owen Pulsipher, of 9430 E. Filmore Rd., agreed to serve a five to 10 year prison…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, April 16, 2024: 7:55 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 34-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, methamphetamine possession, driving while license suspended and on an outstanding warrant, Polk Road and…
‘We were able to save one rabbit that was upstairs, and he’s doing well.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — Firefighters from Grant Township, Shelby-Benona and Montague departments quickly extinguished a house fire at 7967 Michigan Ave. Sunday afternoon, April 21, and saved a pet rabbit that was trapped upstairs. “When we got here, there was pretty heavy smoke…
Congratulations to Joseluis Andaverde and Laura Bitely who were crowned Hart High School Prom King and Queen Saturday night, April 20, 2024. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. Contributed photo
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, April 5, 2024: 10:21 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 2:2 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 4:54 p.m., suspicious situation,…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, April 17, the Michigan Education Association (MEA) 13-B Coordinating Council recently recognized nine students from nine area high schools as Academic All-Stars during a banquet at West Shore Community College. Criteria for selection of the MEA Academic All-Star Award included a student’s scholarship, leadership, character, and service. The recipients of the 28th annual awards included:…
Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; 2 years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…
Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Public Schools Shelby Middle School and Shelby High School This is a paid posting. Posted until May 3, 2024.
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Walkerville man who spent the night in the woods hiding from police emerged bloody due to being scratched up by vegetation while running away from deputies, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man, who was wanted on outstanding warrants, faces additional charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and driving while license suspended. He ran away during…
As part of its ongoing commitment to child abuse prevention, the Oceana County Children Trust Michigan Council is introducing the Pinwheel Passport program in Oceana County. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect. Talented student artists from Oceana County have created captivating pinwheel artwork, which will be on display…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Four men claiming to be “First Amendment auditors” have been making their rounds locally to bait police, government officials and business people to act unprofessionally and post unflattering videos of them on YouTube. The men, two of whom appear to be middle aged and the other two appear to be in their 20s, are filming…
PENTWATER — The intersection of Monroe and Longbridge roads will remain closed for about one month so DTE Energy can replace natural gas pipelines, according to a DTE press release. “DTE is modernizing our natural gas infrastructure to ensure the continued safe and reliable delivery of natural gas in the Pentwater area by replacing approximately 6,000 feet of natural gas…
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