Officers heroically pull man from burning home trying to save his life By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BEAVER TOWNSHIP, Newaygo County — A 69-year-old disabled man died in a house fire early Sunday morning, Dec. 8, in the 9400 block of 7 Mile Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Sgt. Cam Hanson and Deputy Gavin Porter of the Oceana…
Indian Summer is looking to hire a permanent Quality Control Technician to do charges for first shift. Anyone interested should have a dependable means to get to work and be able to work all required hours. Current hours are 7 a.m. to finish (normally 5 p.m. sometimes later). Also, must have a good attendance record. Responsibilities require someone who can…
Herbert Henry Richert, 92, of Hart, formerly of Scottville, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading…
The following are closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Baldwin Community Schools Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools __________________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024: 9:32 a.m., a 34-year-old Hart man was arrested for domestic assault, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 11:04 a.m., suspicious situation, 400 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 11:01 p.m., alarm, 4000 block of Polk…
HART TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a jackknifed semi truck and possible fuel leak on southbound US 31 south of Polk Road Thursday, Dec. 5, around 11:15 a.m. during the winter storm. ________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to…
‘If you don’t need to go out, don’t. If you do, use care and caution.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor OCEANA COUNTY — A winter storm barreled down on west Michigan Wednesday, Dec. 4, and is predicted to continue through Thursday, Dec. 5. All of the schools in Oceana County were closed Thursday. A winter storm warning issued by the…
HART TOWNSHIP — The driver of a black 2025 GMC Sierra pickup truck sustained minor injuries in a crash on Oceana Drive near Polk Road Wednesday, Dec. 4, shortly before 7 p.m. during a winter storm, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 32-year-old New Era woman suffered “minor injuries to her face from the airbag,” states…
Marjorie L. Buckhalter, 85, of Hart, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. A full obituary will be published soon. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72nd Avenue, Hart with a luncheon to follow. The family will receive friends Saturday, from noon until time of…
Ralph D. Rounds, 79, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for an automatic monthly payment on Paypal. Click this link. Alternative methods:…
OCEANA COUNTY — Emergency crews are responding to several locations in Oceana County for downed power lines, some which are crossing intersections, Wednesday evening Dec. 4 due to the winter storm. ________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to…
HART — Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle injury crash at Oceana Drive and Polk Road Wednesday, Dec. 4, shortly before 7 p.m. ____________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news. The easiest…
The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center (Scottville Elementary holiday program has been…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Students at Spitler Elementary School made 778 Christmas cards that were sent to Michigan National Guard soldiers thanks to their connection with Hart Police Officer and National Guard soldier Andrew Moore. Moore, who belongs to the 210th Military…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – James Robert Current, 44, of 1080 Water Rd., Hart, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Preliminary exam: Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. – Shawn Sterling Mader, 54, of 2150 Amy St., Burton, Michigan; a felony…
The following are closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Hart Public Schools after-school Project Focus program Walkerville Public Schools after-school Project Focus program and middle school boys basketball practice. Shelby Public Schools after-school Aspire program. __________________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has upgraded the winter storm watch for west Michigan to a winter storm warning. The warning is in effect from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, to 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected with total accumulations between 4 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds are…
Employment: Cleaning Person Weare Township is looking for a person to clean its township hall: Two hours a week (the first week will possibly be up to 8 hours), $30 per hour. Duties will include floors, bathroom, dusting, sanitizing, general housekeeping. Please send Resume to Weare Township Attention: Melanie Sayles 6506 N Oceana Drive Hart, MI. 49420 This is a…
ROTHBURY — Electric Forest organizers unveiled the initial lineup Tuesday evening, Dec. 3, for the 2025 festival set for June 19-22 at the Double JJ Resort. The festival draws tens of thousands people from all over the U.S. and beyond. “One of the world’s most celebrated festivals, Electric Forest is an all-encompassing experience, defined by total immersion through its pillars…
A winter storm watch is in effect beginning Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. OCEANA COUNTY — An Alberta Clipper system is predicted to bring snow squalls, high winds and periods of heavy snow to west Michigan Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 4 and 5. The US National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for most of the western…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Benito Escamilla, Jr., 54, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty Nov. 26 to larceny less than $200 and was sentenced to 89 days suspended jail with credit for 89 days served and $345 in fines, costs and restitution. Escamilla pleaded…
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