News alert: Vehicle fire on Tahoe Trail. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on Tahoe Trail near Arthur Road Friday, April 23, around 9:10 p.m.
News alert: Vehicle fire on Tahoe Trail. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on Tahoe Trail near Arthur Road Friday, April 23, around 9:10 p.m.
EF 2021 canceled due to COVD-19. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — For the second straight year, the Electric Forest Festival has been canceled due to COVID-19. The gigantic music festival held annually at end of June at the Double JJ Resort attracts tens of thousands of attendees from across the US and beyond. Organizers had secured two dates in…
Area high schoolers learn restaurant management, culinary arts through ESD 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 Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. VICTORY TWP (Mason County) — ProStart is a high school program that teaches restaurant management and culinary arts. The Michigan Restaurant…
HPD report, April 23, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 15, 2021: 8 a.m., juvenile runaways, 600 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 10:30 a.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 2:09 p.m., larceny, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 8:34 p.m., medical…
Police news, April 23, 2021. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Thursday, April 22, 2021: 3:35 p.m., a 30-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for a bond violation, 100 block of Munn Street, Village of Hesperia. 8:20 p.m., a 37-year-old Muskegon woman was arrested on a felony fugitive warrant, providing false information…
In support of the ESD special education millage renewal. Dear Editor, This letter is being written to ask for your support for the special education millage election on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The millage is for the West Shore Educational Service District, but benefits all the school districts of Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties. While working as a psychologist, social…
Recent deaths, posted April 23, 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: Susan Miller, 63, of Hart, died on Friday, April 23, 2021. Services are pending. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of…
Obituary: Beverly Kelly, 75, of Pentwater. Beverly A. (Slee) Kelly, born In Allentown Pennsylvania on December 5, 1945, passed away at her Pentwater home on Thursday, April 22, 2021, after a year-long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Daniel; her children, Tara and Derek; her daughter-in-law, Kerrie; and her four grandsons. She will be remembered by her…
City manager says departure was prompted by council not renewing her contract. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Hart City Manager Lynne Ladner said her departure from employment with the city was prompted by the city council not renewing her contract. The city council voted in March to not renew her contract, which expires in July. “I was left with…
News alert: Grass fire near 80th Avenue. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Grant Township and Montague fire departments were dispatched to a grass fire in the 8000 block of South 80th Avenue between McKinley and Webster roads Wednesday, April 21, at 3 p.m. UPDATE: Montague FD was told to disregard due to the small size of the fire. UPDATE: Fire reported out…
The Land: Fighting the freeze. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Dave Rennhack has been a farmer for decades and has dealt with many spring frosts over the years that have damaged fruit in his orchards. Warm and sunny weather two…
Hart city manager resigns. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Hart City Manager Lynne Ladner resigned from her post effective May 7, according to Hart Mayor Vicki Platt. Ladner has accepted another position in Florida, Platt said. She was hired in 2018 when long-time Hart City Manager Stan Rickard retired from the position. Ladner previously held city manager positions in South…
Nominations open for Pentwater Service Club’s 2021 Citizen of the Year. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is now accepting applications for its 2021 Citizen of the Year. The recipient will be recognized at a community dinner and program in his or her honor. Each year, the club recognizes a Pentwater area citizen who has performed outstanding service for the…
Hansen Foods to sell Pentwater Service Club caramel corn. HART — The Pentwater Service Club announced that locally-owned Hansen Foods will carry the club’s flagship Pentwater Service Club Caramel Corn, making it the first store in the area to carry the product. In previous years the club’s caramel corn has been available only during special, summertime events. “We knew we…
Grant Road closed for construction. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Grant Road is closed Tuesday, April 20, until 4:30 p.m. between Oceana Drive and 72nd Avenue for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.
Grand Rapids man sentenced to jail for strangling ex-girlfriend. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 21-year-old Grand Rapids man was sentenced to serve six months in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 19, for a conviction of assault by strangulation. Lorenzo Emmanuel Ramirez, of 3320 Pine Meadow Dr., was initially charged with another felony of first-degree home invasion,…
Grand Rapids man pleads guilty to selling ecstasy. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Grand Rapids man pleaded guilty Monday, April 19, in 27th Circuit Court to a felony of possession with intent to deliver eutylone, which is a version of ecstasy. Cameron Scott Andersen, of 830 Malta St., NE, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement…
Judge: ‘This is one of the most horrific things I’ve heard of.’ Man who poured gasoline on girlfriend pleads ‘no contest.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 32-year-old Shelby man who dumped gasoline on his girlfriend and threatened to burn her, Dec. 22, 2019 at his residence in the Village of Shelby pleaded “no contest” to assault with…
Kalkaska woman lodged in prison sentenced for break-in. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Kalkaska woman convicted of second-degree child abuse and third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) was sentenced to jail Monday, April 19, in 27th Circuit Court. Kaytelin Hazel-Keefer Carlson pleaded guilty Feb. 22 to breaking and entering with intent. Carlson appeared in court via Zoom video…
Muskegon man pleads guilty in sports poster scam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 70-year-old Muskegon man will have to pay over $7,300 in restitution for defrauding local businesses in a sports poster advertising scam. Gregory Allen Jackson pleaded guilty during a pretrial hearing in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 19, to a felony of false pretenses $1,000-$20,000. One…
Domestic violence arrests top weekend police activity. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Thursday, April 15, 2021: 6:26 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), stolen vehicle, North 88th Avenue, Hart Township. A Dodge Caravan was taken without permission. 9 p.m. (Michigan State Police), attempted breaking and entering, 9000 block of Chippewa Trail, Benona Township. Friday, April…
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