Free COVID-19 vaccines for anyone age 18+. SHELBY — Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is collaborating with the Shelby Optimist Club to provide free COVID-19 vaccines for anyone in the community over the age of 18. The vaccine clinic will take place at 788 Industrial Park Dr., with the first dose being administered Wednesday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to…
Portion of 192nd Avenue closed. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A portion of 192nd Avenue between Roosevelt and Wilke roads is closed Monday, March 22, and Tuesday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for “extensive” tree work, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Nusbaum, 70, of Mears. William Paul “Bill” Nusbaum, 70, of Mears, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born March 5, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late William and Dorothy (Briskey) Nusbaum. Bill was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, and was a park ranger and part-time conservation officer with the…
Police investigate fiery hit-and-run crash. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fiery crash that occurred on 144th Avenue near Madison Road Sunday, March 21, at 1:45 a.m. in which the driver fled the scene, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A Ford F 150 pickup truck was “fully engulfed” when deputies arrived on scene, said…
News alert: Rollover crash on 144th Avenue. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Life EMS and Walkerville Fire and Rescue have been dispatched to a rollover crash and 144th Avenue and Hazel Road. Minor injuries reported.
News alert: Grass fire on East Filmore Road. Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue and Hesperia Fire Department have been dispatched to a grass fire in the 9400 block of East Filmore Road between 204th Avenue and Seven Mile Road. The fire is approximately 20 to 30 feet in diameter.
Health department opens vaccines to anyone age 16 and older. District Health Department No. 10 announced today that all currently eligible priority groups can now schedule directly online to receive a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at www.dhd10.org/schedule. Those currently eligible include adults ages 50 and older, healthcare workers, frontline essential workers, and caregivers of individuals with special needs.…
Hart students raise over $15,000 for American Heart Association, eyeing teacher head shaving as prize. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Spitler Elementary School students raised over $15,000 for the Kids Heart Challenge this year, tripling the amount they collected last year. The student who…
Recent deaths, posted March 19, 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: Margene “Marge” Sillman, 81, of Shelby, died on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Thomas Armstrong, Jr., 91, of Rothbury, died on Monday, March 15, 2021. Listing of…
HPD news, March 19, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 11, 2021: 1:03 a.m., alarm, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 9:35 a.m., malicious destruction of property, 10 block of State Street, City of Hart. 9:40 a.m., suspicious situation, 500 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 1:05 p.m., assist to…
Recent births, posted March 19, 2021. The following births have been reported: Genesis Adalie Flores, the daughter of Valeria Barrios and Christopher Flores of New Era, was born Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Kamila Susanna Solis, the daughter of Veronica and Basilio Solis of Ludington, was born Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Carter Michael Robke, the son of Felicity Flores and Blake…
78th District Court sentencings, March 18, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Chad Mitchell Riggs, 46, of 6749 W. Taylor Rd., Hart, was found guilty Feb. 9 of larceny $200-$1,000 and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 93 days served. A second count of larceny…
Wartime history uncovered by Lake Michigan waves. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Around the County is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Jesse Cisneros of Stony Lake made a unique discovery while on a recent walk along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Cisneros discovered the foundation of a building that was part of Camp Claybanks which had been…
Success for students with hearing loss West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Sarah Hresko West Shore ESD Imagine you have a hearing loss. You wear hearing aids or have cochlear implants to help you hear. They allow you to have conversations in…
Break-ins reported in Golden Township. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate break-ins of a camper trailer and a pontoon boat that were reported Tuesday, March 16, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. The first break-in was reported at 9:36 a.m. in the 5400 block of West Polk Road. A pontoon boat and boat trailer were…
WSCC Dean’s List VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Office of Student Services has released the Dean’s List for the 2020-2021 fall semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible for the…
Recent births, posted March 17, 2021. The following births have been reported: Ellery Rose Hansen, the daughter of Madison Miller and Ryan Hansen of Manistee, was born Monday, March 8, 2021. Ford Scott Ambrose, the son of Melissa and Ethan Ambrose of Ludington, was born Monday, March 8, 2021. Kace D’Wayne Long, the son of Jameika Moore and DeMario Long of Ludington,…
Recent arraignments include embezzlement charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 78th District Court: Felonies Angela Rae Singer, 38, of 6089 W. Clay Rd., Rothbury, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of embezzlement $1,000-$20,000. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: March 29 at 3 p.m. Cadenn…
Hart PD news, March 16, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 4, 2021: 3 p.m., harassment complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 1 p.m., found property, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 5 p.m., harassment complaint, 700 bock of Courtland Street, City of Hart. Friday, March 5, 2021:…
HMS drama club returns to the stage. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. HART — The Hart Middle School Drama Club returns to the stage after a year-long absence due to COVID-19 with a funny and enlightening production, “I Hate Shakespeare,” Tuesday and Wednesday, March 23 and 24, from 7-9 p.m.…
Kids can hunt for 10,000 eggs April 3. HART — Children will search the Oceana County Fairgrounds for 10,000 candy-filled eggs during the Hart/Silver Lake Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3, at noon. The annual event is sponsored by members of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance; Lewis Adventure…
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