Hesperia woman wins $100,000 in lottery game. HESPERIA – A Hesperia woman won $100,000 playing a cash instant game online, according to Michigan Lottery Connect. Wilma Seng, 80, hit the jackpot playing the Robo Cash instant game. “I like playing Robo Cash and Steampunk Treasures online,” said Seng. “I seem to be pretty lucky on those games, but I was…
New grocery store to open in Gale’s IGA building. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – After sitting vacant for three years, a new grocery store will move into the former Gale’s IGA building. Owner Dan Ellis said Hart Village Market will likely open its doors for business around the beginning of next year. Gale’s IGA grocery store closed Dec. 21,…
Gang leader threatens to kill missionaries being held hostage. The head of a Haitian gang holding 17 missionaries captive — including a Shelby-area mother and her four children — threatened to kill them if the ransom is not paid, according to the Wall Street Journal. “I swear that if I don’t get what I want, I prefer to kill the Americans.…
Prayer vigil for hostages Sunday. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Local church pastors have organized a prayer vigil set for Sunday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. at the Hart Commons to pray for the safe return of the kidnapping victims in Haiti. A family from the southern Shelby area that belongs to the Hart Dunkard Brethren Church is among…
78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 21, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Simon Gabriel Saldana, 29, of 6415 Garfield Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Oct. 12 of domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 93 days served. A second count of domestic violence was…
HPD news, Oct. 21, 2021. The following is recent police activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, Oct. 15, 2021: 12:20 p.m., wellbeing check, 10 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. 1 p.m., larceny, 10 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. 2 p.m., larceny theft from a vehicle, Mechanic and Courtland streets, City of Hart. 10:20…
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…
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