Pirate News: Spitler kindergarten round-up April 21. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. HART — Kindergarten round-up at Spitler Elementary School is set for Wednesday, April 21, from 4-6 p.m. in the school gym. Each child will get to choose a new book on the book bus, and there will be a…
HPD report, March 25, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 18, 2021: 12:17 a.m., assist to the Hart Area Fire Department, 3000 block of Hill-N-Dale Drive, Hart Township. 9 a.m., assist to the Hart Area Fire Department, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 3:43 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State…
Driver in fiery hit-and-run crash cited. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Rothbury man, who was the driver involved in a fiery hit-and-run crash Sunday, March 21, at 1:45 a.m., has been cited for failure to report an accident and driving without a license, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A Ford F 150 pickup truck was “fully engulfed” when…
Driver flees after crashing into cattle fence. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Holton man was cited for failure to report an accident after leaving the scene of a rollover crash early Wednesday morning, March 24, on South 192nd Avenue near East Roosevelt Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the 5 a.m.…
Obituary: Virginia Camargo, 54, of Shelby Virginia Leona Camargo, 54, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, surrounded by her loving family in her childhood home. She was born June 26, 1966, in Detroit, the daughter of Pedro Sr. and Mary (Flatt) Camargo. Virginia was a devoted mother to her daughters, Elizabeth and Ashley, and a loving grandmother to…
News alert: Grass fire near Madison Road. Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a grass fire at Madison Road and 182nd Avenue Wednesday, March 24, shortly before 3:30 p.m. A tree fell down; knocked down utility wires; and started a grass fire, according to dispatch information.
Portion of 192nd Ave. closed. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A portion of 192nd Avenue between Roosevelt and Wilke roads is closed Wednesday, March 24, until 3 p.m. so work crews can do “extensive tree work,” according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Residents will be able to access their homes, and a detour route has been set up. Please consider helping…
Water Road closed for reconstruction. HART TOWNSHIP — Water Road between Polk and Taylor roads is closed Wednesday, March 24, “until further notice” for road reconstruction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road is closed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Residents will be able to access their homes, and a detour route has been…
Recent deaths, posted March 24 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to OCP: John Laurence Moore II, 61, of Rothbury, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Marie E. Fitzpatrick, 82, of Hart, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Regina…
78th District Court sentencings, March 23, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were recently sentenced in 78th District Court: Dale Edward Aho, 39, of 7839 S. 100th Ave., Rothbury, was found guilty March 15 of failure to report an accident and was sentenced to 90 days suspended jail with credit for one day served and $375 in…
Police news, March 23, 2021. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, March 19, 2021: 10 a.m., car/turkey crash, US 31 near Shelby Road, Shelby Township. 9:30 p.m., a 42-year-old Fremont man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Skeels Road near 200th Avenue, Greenwood Township. He was lodged in the Oceana…
Recent arraignments including obstructing police charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were recently arraigned in 78th District Court: Felonies – Ricky Lee Aguirre, 44, of 417 S. Courtland St., Hart, was arrested by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for two felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and one misdemeanor count of domestic violence. Preliminary exam: March 29 at…
Statewide tornado drill Wednesday. LANSING — With Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaiming March 21-27 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging residents to participate in a voluntary statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, by using the opportunity to discuss their emergency plans. “Tornadoes can happen at…
Health department opening back up to public. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) has announced that all 10 of its offices will be open to the public for all services beginning Wednesday, March 24. Masks and social distancing will be required (masks will be provided for those who do not have one). Those who are sick are asked not to enter.…
News Alert: Walkerville Fire Dept. dispatched. Walkerville Fire Department was dispatched at 2:59 p.m. to assist with a structure fire, 5900 block of West Hayes Street in Newaygo County.
Free COVID-19 vaccines for anyone age 18+. SHELBY — Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is collaborating with the Shelby Optimist Club to provide free COVID-19 vaccines for anyone in the community over the age of 18. The vaccine clinic will take place at 788 Industrial Park Dr., with the first dose being administered Wednesday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to…
Portion of 192nd Avenue closed. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A portion of 192nd Avenue between Roosevelt and Wilke roads is closed Monday, March 22, and Tuesday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for “extensive” tree work, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Nusbaum, 70, of Mears. William Paul “Bill” Nusbaum, 70, of Mears, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born March 5, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late William and Dorothy (Briskey) Nusbaum. Bill was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, and was a park ranger and part-time conservation officer with the…
Police investigate fiery hit-and-run crash. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fiery crash that occurred on 144th Avenue near Madison Road Sunday, March 21, at 1:45 a.m. in which the driver fled the scene, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A Ford F 150 pickup truck was “fully engulfed” when deputies arrived on scene, said…
News alert: Rollover crash on 144th Avenue. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Life EMS and Walkerville Fire and Rescue have been dispatched to a rollover crash and 144th Avenue and Hazel Road. Minor injuries reported.
News alert: Grass fire on East Filmore Road. Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue and Hesperia Fire Department have been dispatched to a grass fire in the 9400 block of East Filmore Road between 204th Avenue and Seven Mile Road. The fire is approximately 20 to 30 feet in diameter.
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