HPD report, June 17, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 10, 2021: 10:32 a.m., medical assist, 200 block of Jefferson Street, City of Hart. 1:45 p.m., larceny, 10 block of Park Street, City of Hart. 2:10 p.m., malicious destruction of property, 500 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 4 p.m., domestic assault,…
Water Safety Day Saturday. PENTWATER – As the head of the marine division for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Tim Simon wants to ensure that everyone is safe on the water each summer – especially children. That is why Simon is offering the third annual Oceana County Water Safety Day this Saturday, June 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2…
Hole in one. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Michael Kruisenga hit a hole in one at the Benona Shores Golf Course Wednesday, June 16. Kruisenga made the ace on hole #8 from 162 yards using a 7 iron. His shot was witnessed by a Benona Shores employee. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are…
Golfer hits third career ace. SHELBY — Joe Clark hit his third career hole-in-one at Oceana Golf Club Wednesday, June 16. Clark, who was playing in the Muskegon Vikings Travel League, made the shot on hole #17 from 152 yards using a 5 iron. Witnesses were Faisel Abdelkader, Bob Grinnell and Ron Fuller. Please consider helping to fund local news.…
Take a course in ‘Pentwater History 101.’ PENTWATER — Did you know that Pentwater had a horse racetrack for 30 years? Or that a block-long, brick structure sat empty on Hancock Street for almost 30 years? Or Native Americans settled nearby in the early 1600s? Or that small airplanes (well, two anyway) were manufactured in the village? These and other…
News alert: Vehicle crash on Oceana Drive. HART TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle crash on Oceana Drive near Star Hill Wednesday, June 16, shortly after 4:30 p.m. The vehicle, which was driven by a 45-year-old Mears man, went over the guard rail, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. A 31-year-old…
Rob Splane accepts city manager position. HART — Former Hart City Councilman and Interim City Manager Rob Splane has accepted the position of city manager, and he officially begins his duties June 28. The search for a new city manager was narrowed down to two candidates — Splane, who is a tech support analyst for JSJ Corp. in Grand Haven…
Shelby Middle School band students wrap up challenging school year. Five Tigers head to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp this summer. SHELBY — Shelby Middle School band students finished a challenging school year and are looking forward to preparing for the new school year ahead. Shelby sixth grade band students finished up the school year Friday, June 11. The students…
New Era Farmers Market kicks off June 22. NEW ERA — The 2021 New Era Farmers Market kicks off Tuesday, June 22, in the parking lot of the New Era Christian Reformed Church, at 1820 Ray Ave. There will be 41 vendors offering a wide selection of produce, crafts, artisan creations and more. The market runs from 4-7 p.m. The…
Man who poured gasoline on girlfriend sent to jail. 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 was sentenced to one year in jail Monday, June 14, in 27th Circuit Court. Derrick Andrew Yager, of…
Fourth of July fireworks back on for 2021. OCEANA COUNTY — Fourth of July fireworks displays will once again light up the skies this year after COVID-19 canceled the events last summer. Hart will light off fireworks Friday, July 2; Pentwater, July 3; and both Silver Lake and Hesperia will have fireworks on the Fourth of July. HART — FRIDAY,…
Methamphetamine/MDMA possession yields jail term. HART — A 32-year-old Walkerville man convicted of methamphetamine/MDMA possession was sentenced in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 14, to 90 days in jail with credit for six days served. Antonio John-Renee Welcom, of 3259 166th Ave., pleaded guilty to the charge April 7, and in exchange, a second-offense cocaine delivery charge was…
Learning about making ‘dough.’ Hesperia second graders get an inside look at the local business world by designing donuts. HESPERIA – How can elementary students help a community? Students in Jordan Bourdo, Denise Short and Angie Pummel’s second grade classrooms at Patricia St. Clair Elementary School learned just that recently when they integrated the Junior Achievement Our Community program into…
Dangerous swimming conditions in Lake Michigan Tuesday. Oceana County — Waves and currents on Lake Michigan will be dangerous for swimmers Tuesday afternoon and evening, June 15, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Strong currents in the water — especially near the north piers — today can pull swimmers into deeper water. Please consider helping to fund…
Notice of Hearing To all interested parties, particularly Arleigha Zimmer. In the matter of Joanna Kay Smith, 20-14219-NA. Please take notice that a hearing will be held in the 27th Circuit Court for Oceana County on July 15, 2021, at 9 a.m. in the Circuit Court room for the purpose of adjudication of the petition. This post is a paid notice…
Twin Lake man admits to stealing dirt bikes. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Twin Lake man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 14, to breaking and entering a building with intent. Thomas Edward Burns, of 3310 E. Skeels Rd., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that he broke into a barn on Skeels Road Oct.…
Mears man pleads guilty to CSC. HART — A 43-year-old Mears man pleaded guilty to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Monday, June 14. Emilto Moreno-Gomez, of 2235 N. 56th Ave., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that three incidents occurred during a time period between March 1, 2010 to Jan. 1, 2014 in…
Grandpa who drove drunk with grandkid in car sentenced to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 55-year-old Warren, Michigan man was sentenced to 15 months to 20 years in prison in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 14, for third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). Steven Wayne Wunsche, of 13620 Grey Ave., testified before Judge Robert D.…
Weekend police news, June 14, 2021. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, June 11, 2021: 8:55 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 58-year-old Grand Haven man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, West Monroe Road, Weare Township. 11:25 p.m., (OCSO), a 29-year-old Hart man was arrested on a fugitive warrant and for resisting and…
Lane closures on northbound US 31 begin Monday. PENTWATER — Lane closures for bridge work will be in effect this Monday, June 14, through Thursday, June 17, on northbound US 31 over the north branch of the Pentwater River, according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. The lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4…
Obituary: Mary Camargo, 89, of Hart. Mary Celestra Camargo, 89, of Hart, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1931, in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of William and Mary (Rush) Flatt. Mary married Pedro Camargo on January 27, 1950, in Detroit. They had 13 children and were married 66 years, until…
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