Man sent to jail for police officer assault.

January 25, 2021

Man sent to jail for police officer assault. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Hart man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 25, to one year in jail for a conviction of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Brett Anthony Peoples, of 336 144th Ave., was sentenced to one year and four months to 15 years in prison April 11,…

Read more »

Man faces jail term for CSC.

January 25, 2021

Man faces jail term for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Shelby man faces a one-year jail term after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 25. Devon Gray Henley, of 318 Elm St., had a consensual relationship with a 15-year-old girl when he was 21 years old, said Oceana…

Read more »

78th District Court felony arraignments, Jan. 25, 2021.

January 25, 2021

78th District Court felony arraignments, Jan. 25, 2021. Editor’s Note: Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned on felony charges recently in 78th District Court: – Bradley James Skofic, 43, of 3110 W. Tahoe Trail, New Era, was arrested by Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-degree…

Read more »

Man sent to jail for stealing TV, appliances from hotel room.

January 25, 2021

Man sent to jail for stealing TV, appliances from hotel room. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to 90 days in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 25, for stealing several items from a hotel room at the Dunes Express Inn & Suites on Comfort Drive in Hart last year. Elessie Gabriel Walker,…

Read more »

ESD working with partners to pilot additional bus safety measures. 

January 25, 2021

ESD working with partners to pilot additional bus safety measures.  West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District.  AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) recently partnered with First Light Safety Products, Hoekstra Transportation, the Michigan State Police, and the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation (MAPT) to add a…

Read more »

Man sentenced to jail for drug deal involving 1,000 hits of LSD.

January 25, 2021

Man sentenced to jail for drug deal involving 1,000 hits of LSD. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Grand Haven man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 25, to 60 days in jail for a conviction of controlled substance possession less than 25 grams. Nathan Lynn Volk, of 1230 Taylor Ave., participated in a drug deal…

Read more »

Fire crews respond to trailer fire.

January 22, 2021

Fire crews respond to trailer fire. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Fire departments are responding to a single-wide trailer fire in the 3400 block of 120th Avenue between Clock and Tyler roads near Walkerville. The trailer has been evacuated. The call was dispatched Friday, Jan. 22, shortly before 1:30 p.m. It was reported to Central Dispatch around 2 p.m. that the fire was…

Read more »

Man dies after being pinned between oil rig and crane.

January 22, 2021

Man dies after being pinned between oil rig and crane. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Pompeii, Michigan man died from being crushed and impaled when he was pinned between an oil rig and a crane Thursday, Jan. 21, at 12:15 p.m. at a job site at Park Road and 44th Avenue, according to Michigan State Police…

Read more »

Fremont man charged with drunk driving causing death.

January 22, 2021

Fremont man charged with drunk driving causing death. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. HART — A 45-year-old Fremont man faces felony charges of operating under the influence or while impaired causing death and driving while license suspended (DWLS) causing death in connection to the death of Geneva Mae Shivley, 39, of Fremont. Shivley was a…

Read more »

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 21, 2021

January 21, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 21, 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: Sabrina Faye Essex, 34, of Hart, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Ruth Newmyer, 95, of Grand Rapids and formerly of New Era, died on Saturday,…

Read more »

Around the County: The beat goes on.

January 20, 2021

Around the County: The beat goes on. Around the County is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. SHELBY — COVID-19 has taken its toll on nearly every facet of life, including live performances. Despite the challenges created by the pandemic, the Shelby marching bands have kept the beat going — under the leadership of Director Curt Isakson and Assistant…

Read more »

Obituary: Theodore Bailey, 78, of Hart. 

January 20, 2021

Obituary: Theodore Bailey, 78, of Hart.  Theodore Allen Bailey, 78, of Hart passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born May 17, 1942 in Charlevoix to Theodore and Jeralynne (Howe) Bailey.  Ted graduated from Roseville High School, near Detroit. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country for four years. Ted was…

Read more »

Pirate News: Hart votes to expand WMC.

January 19, 2021

Pirate News: Hart votes to expand WMC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart took a major step toward expanding the West Michigan Conference to include six more schools and dividing the conference into two divisions based on high school enrollment. The Hart Public Schools…

Read more »

Drunk driving arrests top police activity.

January 19, 2021

Drunk driving arrests top police activity. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Jan. 15, 2021: 1:50 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 48-year-old Walkerville man was cited for no insurance and improper license plate, East Rossell Lake Road, Colfax Township. 2:28 a.m., (OCSO), a warrant is pending for drug possession, West M 20, Shelby Township. 3:55…

Read more »

Health department establishes vaccine waiting list for seniors. 

January 18, 2021
Health department establishes vaccine waiting list for seniors. 

Health department establishes vaccine waiting list for seniors.  District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) announced today that seniors ages 65 and older can get on a waiting list for the COVID-19 vaccine.  There is now an online Waitlist Registration posted on the department’s website at www.dhd10.org. The link will open to a scheduling assistant. The interested must select a date and…

Read more »

Health department COVID vaccine clinics full this week.

January 17, 2021

Health department COVID vaccine clinics full this week. District Health Department #10 announced Saturday that its COVID-19 vaccines for this week are currently full. In a press release, the health department stated that it had requested 8,775 doses of vaccine from the state and regional partners on Thursday, Jan. 14 but was informed on Friday, Jan. 15 that it will…

Read more »

Woman arrested for drunk driving following 3-vehicle crash.

January 16, 2021

Woman arrested for drunk driving following 3-vehicle crash. HART — A 29-year-old Hart woman was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated following a three-vehicle crash Thursday night, Jan. 14, on Polk Road near 72nd Avenue that sent two people to the hospital, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “It was reported that a 40-year-old Hart man failed to yield…

Read more »

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 16, 2021

January 16, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 16, 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: Earl H. Girard, 83, of Hesperia, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Arthur Ritenburgh, 83, of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Wayne A. Lohman,…

Read more »

HPD report, Jan. 15, 2021.

January 15, 2021

HPD report, Jan. 15, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021: 11 p.m., personal protection order violation, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart 2:22 p.m., civil matters, 600 block of Union Street, City of Hart. Friday, Jan. 8, 2021: 8 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of…

Read more »

Oceana tourism generated record-high $145.85 million in 2019.

January 15, 2021

Oceana tourism generated record-high $145.85 million in 2019. OCEANA COUNTY — Tourism in Oceana County generated $145.85 million in 2019, a record high over a five-year span tracked by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).  2019 Tourism Economic Impact According to the MEDC’s 2019 Economic Impact of Tourism in Michigan County Analysis report,  visitors spent $145.85 million in Oceana County…

Read more »

Sheriff warns of phone scam.

January 15, 2021

Sheriff warns of phone scam. HART — Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast is warning residents of a phone scam involving callers who claim to be from the Social Security Administration. “They are claiming to be from the Social Security Office, demanding social security numbers,” said Sheriff Mast. “They are claiming (victims) are going to be arrested or suffer financial consequences,”…

Read more »