UPDATE: LAVERN DARKE HAS BEEN FOUND ALIVE AND WELL. Police looking for missing Hart area man. HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing Hart area man. The sheriff’s office is seeking “any information as to the whereabouts of 48-year-old LaVern Michael Darke. “He is known to drive a rusty 2007…
Hart High School prepares for marching band season By Kate Goodman, OCP Correspondent Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — With football season set to start soon, the Hart High School band program has been preparing for its new season this week. “They’re learning the basics of marching fundamentals,” said…
School leaders outline mask policies as the new school year begins. Pentwater is the only district in Oceana requiring masks. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — The state’s top doctor said Wednesday, Aug. 18, that a mask mandate for K-12 schools would help keep children safe when they return to classrooms for the start of 2021-2022 school year, but…
HPD report, Aug. 19, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021: 11 a.m., breaking and entering, 10 block of State Street, City of Hart. 3:45 p.m., fraud complaint, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 6:33 p.m., a 29-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by the Hart…
Suspect arrested following multi-county high-speed chase. Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Pentwater Police Department, Shelby Police Department and Hart Police Department assisted with capturing the suspect. SCOTTVILLE — A 19-year-old Grand Rapids man is lodged in the Mason County Jail following a high-speed police chase through Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties early Thursday morning, Aug. 19, according to Scottville Police Chief…
News alert: Report of a combine harvester on fire in a rye field. Hart and Walkerville fire departments were dispatched to a combine harvester on fire in a rye field on Tyler Road near 112th Avenue Wednesday, Aug. 18, shortly before 3:30 p.m.
Read Early Read Often program turning the page on children’s literacy. Program has provided 36,000 books to Oceana kids in past five years. OCEANA COUNTY — Since its creation in 2016, as a leadership initiative of the Community Foundation for Oceana County, Oceana Read Early Read Often (RERO) has been working hard to make children’s books and early literacy resources…
78th District Court sentencings, Aug. 18, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Samantha Elizabeth Hawes, 28, of 6331 10th St., Twin Lake, was found guilty Aug. 16 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE);…
Parents of Mears man murdered in 2019 fight for justice. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS — Denita and William Buchanan were devastated when they received the news that their only son, William Craig Buchanan, 32, was murdered in 2019, and the heartbreak only intensified in September of 2020 when they were informed that the charges against the man accused of…
Pentwater police seek public’s help identifying shoplifting suspects. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two female suspects accused of shoplifting Thursday, Aug. 12, between 6 and 7 p.m. in downtown Pentwater. Anyone with information about the incident or the subjects’ identities is asked to contact the Pentwater Police Department at 231-869-8301 or…
DHD#10 offering 3rd COVID-19 vaccine doses for some immunocompromised. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), voted Friday, Aug. 13, to endorse a third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for select groups considered moderately or severely immunocompromised. As a result, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is now scheduling appointments for third doses of the Pfizer (12 +)…
News alert: Vehicle crash on Marshville Dam Road. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash on Marshville Dam Road in front of the Marshville Dam County Park Monday, Aug. 16, shortly before 6 p.m.
Youth Advisory Council to award $3,800 in grants to teachers. PENTWATER – As students, teachers, and school administrators prepare for the back-to-school transition, the Community Foundation for Oceana County’s Youth Advisory Council is preparing to award $3,800 in teacher mini grants. The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) brings high school students from throughout the county together to provide grants to programs…
78th District Court sentencings, Aug. 16, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Hollis Elvin Edwards, Jr., 25, of 2725 E. Forrest St., Rothbury, was found guilty Aug. 5 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to $450 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State…
Man, 74, arrested for ‘super drunk driving’ following crash. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 74-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. for operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC)/super drunk driving following a non-injury crash on South Maple Island Road near Skeels Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The following…
Man, 69, hit by boom when sailboat capsizes. PENTWATER — A 69-year-old Pentwater man was hit in the head by the boom — which is the pole along the bottom of the sail — Sunday, Aug. 15, shortly before noon when the Hobie Cat Catamaran he was sailing capsized in Lake Michigan about a half mile from the pier heads,…
New Era farmer’s market will have a carnival Aug. 24. NEW ERA — The New Era Farmer’s Market will offer an extra level of fun Tuesday, Aug. 24, with a carnival from from 4-7 p.m. The New Era Farmer’s market kids program will feature story time with Read Early Read Often. Early Headstart will be on hand with information about…
Recent births, posted Aug. 16, 2021. The following births have been reported: Grace Helen Quick, the daughter of Madison Quick of Free Soil, was born on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Hayes Thomas Oomen, the son of Alison and Derek Oomen of Pentwater, was born on Thursday, August 12, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of…
News alert: Capsized sailboat near Pentwater pier. PENTWATER — Emergency crews were dispatched to a water emergency near the Pentwater pier Sunday, Aug. 15, shortly before noon. It was reported that a sailboat capsized, and a male subject suffered a head injury.
Homecoming happiness in Pentwater. PENTWATER — There were plenty of smiles and lots of laughter during the Pentwater Homecoming Parade Saturday, Aug. 14. This was the 91st year of the event, which is the community’s biggest summer celebration. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor.
MSP news, Aug. 13, 2021. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021: 7:58 p.m., a 42-year-old Lansing man was arrested for methamphetamine possession, driving while license suspended (DWLS) and operating without insurance, Skeels Road near 160th Avenue, Otto Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Wednesday,…
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