1 taken to hospital following 3-car crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — An elderly woman in her 80s was transported by Life EMS to an area hospital following a three-car crash at the intersection of Oceana Drive and Monroe Road Tuesday, July 13, around 3 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Trooper Margaret Gazaryants. A Jeep, a Chevrolet…
News alert: 3-vehicle crash at Oceana Drive and Monroe Road. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a three-vehicle crash involving injuries at Oceana Drive and Monroe Road Tuesday, July 13, around 3 p.m.
New Hart band director excited to get started. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Kate Goodman, OCP correspondent HART — The 2021-2022 school year for band students at Hart Public Schools will be a little different this year. For the past 33 years, John Taranko had been at the podium,…
News alert: Vehicle fire on 64th Avenue. BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on 64th Avenue Monday, July 12, shortly before 7 p.m.
Police busy with drunk driving arrests over the weekend. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, July 9, 2021: 1:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 29-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for domestic assault, 6000 block of East Garfield Road, Greenwood Township. 12:40 p.m., (MSP), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Polk Road and 56th Avenue, Golden Township.…
Muskegon man sent to prison for raping young boy. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to five to 25 years in prison for a conviction for first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 12. Matthew William Gunderson, of 1660 Terrace St., raped a 5-year-old boy Dec. 29, 2020. The incident…
Man faces 10-15 years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd-degree CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man faces serving a 10-15 year prison term after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 12. Robert Iree Mallard is one of four Muskegon men facing CSC charges in connection to a…
Traveling Vietnam Wall sends powerful message. HART — The Traveling Vietnam Wall visited the Oceana County Fairgrounds July 7-11, and the exhibit sent a powerful message that we must honor and cherish the sacrifices our military veterans have made to protect our freedom. A closing ceremony took place Sunday afternoon, July 11, with a 21-gun salute and the playing of…
Bandstra to lead CTE program. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Kate Goodman, MCP/OCP correspondent VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Jamie Bandstra will begin the 2021-2022 school year as the new director of the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program. …
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 11, 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: Ernesto Eugene Rodriguez Jr., 30, of Shelby, died on Friday, July 9, 2021. Richard Kaltunas, 81, of Mears, died on Friday, July 9, 2021.…
Lane closures on northbound US 31 July 12-15. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for bridge work on northbound US 31 over Buchanan Road north of Shelby will be in effect Monday through Thursday, July 12-15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. The work is weather dependent.
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute is open to the public 24 hours a day through Sunday, July 11, at the end of the closing ceremony at 3 p.m. The horror of Vietnam must never be forgotten. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The brutality and devastation of the Vietnam War raged on for years and years, triggering political turmoil in…
Names of drivers in fatal crash released. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — Ernesto Eugene Rodriguez, Jr., 30, of Shelby died in a head-on crash on Oceana Drive near Star Hill Friday, July 9, at 6:45 a.m., according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene. He was southbound in…
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute is open to the public 24 hours a day through Sunday, July 11, until 3 p.m. Remembering our warriors of the 21st Century. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — In addition to the Traveling Vietnam Wall on exhibit at the Oceana County Fairgrounds is the “Remembering Our Fallen” display that honors the warriors of the…
Shelby man dies in head-on crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Shelby man died in a head-on crash on Oceana Drive near Star Hill Friday, July 9, at 6:45 a.m., according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. He was southbound in a Kia when…
Honoring our fallen heroes. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Gina Mead, community relations chair for the Oceana County Department of Veterans Affairs, spearheaded the effort to bring the American Veterans Traveling Tribute to the Oceana County Fairgrounds. “The committee and I in 2019 thought this would be a great idea to bring some veterans’ resources here for our veterans and help…
1 injured following 2-vehicle crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Rothbury man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Hospital in Muskegon following a two-vehicle crash on Oceana Drive near Clay Road Thursday, July 8, at 5:15 p.m. A Tri County Feeds of New Era truck driven by a 32-year-old Whitehall man rear-ended a northbound Chevrolet…
News alert: Vehicle crash on Oceana Drive in Grant Township. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were dispatched to a vehicle crash involving injuries in the 6500 block of South Oceana Drive near Cleveland Road Thursday, July 8, around 5:15 p.m.
78th District Court sentencings, July 8, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jesse Allen Gonzales, 31, of 2745 N. 28th Ave., Hart, was found guilty June 7 of domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for two days served; six months probation; must submit…
Traveling Vietnam Wall arrives in Hart with patriotic welcome. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The American Veterans Traveling Tribute arrived at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Wednesday afternoon, July 7, with a warm and patriotic welcome from community members who lined the streets waving to the procession. The Traveling Vietnam Wall will be set up Thursday, July 8, and it…
78th District Court arraignments, July 7, 2021. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony Ramon Gregorio Fernandez, 47, of 605 Railroad Place, Traverse City; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); felony of narcotic/cocaine possession and a misdemeanor of second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS). Bail: $500/cash. Misdemeanors Shawn Louise Bertram, 48, of 7990 192nd Ave., Hesperia;…
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