Obituary: Gene Morehouse, 86, Walkerville. Gene Leroy Morehouse, 86, of Walkerville, passed away on January 6, 2021. Gene was born on February 10, 1934, the son of Leroy and Alzina (Derby) Morehouse. As a teenager, he ventured to Alaska to work on the boats. When he moved to Muskegon, he was hired into the maintenance department at SD Warren, where…
Pirate News: Hart awarded $518,000 rural tech grant. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart Public Schools is a technology leader among area districts, and a recently-awarded $518,000 grant will propel the district higher into the ever-advancing tech world. School officials were recently notified that…
Health department temporarily closes COVID hotline. Due to the enormous volume of calls from those asking to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) had to temporarily deactivate the COVID hotline. In her press conference today, Governor Whitmer announced opening the COVID-19 vaccine up to Phase 1B beginning January 11. Whitmer also changed the age…
Health department preparing for next phase of vaccinations. District Health Department #10 continues to vaccinate individuals in Phase 1A of the priority group. In a press release issued today, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, the health department reported that to date it has vaccinated approximately 604 individuals including DHD#10 staff, EMS, medical first responders, and people in medical care facilities. “As…
Rotary helps fund concession building for downtown park. MONTAGUE, (Muskegon Co.) — Since the Montague-Whitehall Rotary service club was chartered in 1954, its members have followed the Rotary International motto of “Service Above Self” to better its community, and the world through Rotary International. That service is continuing through the challenges of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic this past year. The…
Recent births, posted Jan. 6, 2021. The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Amari Jake Roberts, the son of Ruth and Ryan Roberts of Hart, was born Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Layla Rose Pranger, the daughter of Hannah and Timothy Pranger…
78th District Court sentencings, dismissals — Jan. 5, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Orlando Roberto-Antonio Torres, 41, of 9 N. Cortland St., Hart, was found guilty Dec. 14 of disorderly person — jostling and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for two days served and $485…
Getty Park renovations sparked by $300,000 grant. SHELBY — The second attempt of applying for grant funds for the renovation of Getty Park was the golden application leading to the announcement received by the Village of Shelby last November. Village officials received notice that the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant application of $300,000 for improvements to Getty Park was recommended…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 5, 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: Jordan Alan Holcomb Jr., “Hoky”, 69, of Hart, died on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Dale E. Thebo, 82, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.…
Mears man found guilty of 5 probation violations following 6th OWI arrest. He was arrested for drunk driving four times in 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 78-year-old Mears man was found guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 4, to five probation violations following a recent arrest for his sixth drunk driving. Michael H. Fuller, of 2509…
OWI arrests, cash thefts top police activity. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020: 6:57 p.m., larceny of a wallet containing over $200, West Chippewa Trail, Benona Township. 10:13 p.m., larceny of cash from a vehicle, West Baseline Road, Hart Township. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020: 2:20 a.m., failure to report an accident,…
‘Prayers and Squares’ focus of Pentwater Women’s Club meeting Friday. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club will hold its first meeting of 2021 Friday, Jan. 8, at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Program Speaker Kristin Forester will present information about Prayers and Squares, an area interfaith prayer ministry. This local group, based at the Centenary United Methodist Church of Pentwater, offers…
Spectrum Health Community Update, Dec. 31, 2020. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit spectrumhealth.org/covid-19. The…
78th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 30, 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently on misdemeanor charges in 78th District Court: Deanna Marie Gonzalez, 33, of 93 Sessions Rd., Shelby; Michigan State Police (MSP); assault and battery. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Pretrial: Jan. 7 at 1:15 p.m. Ronald Dee Robbins, 77, of 3429 N. 72nd Ave.,…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020: 2:10 a.m., disturbance, 500 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 2:29 p.m., motorist assist, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 5:15 p.m., domestic assault, 300 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 7:59 p.m., fraud, 400 block of Wood Street, City…
Couple loses home in Christmas morning fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Jose Anzaldua and his wife lost their home at 27 West First St. due to a fire on Christmas morning, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. “From my understanding, the people do not have insurance, and at this point we don’t have a cause,” said White. The…
Recent births, posted Dec. 30, 2020. The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Kaine Alexander Linstrom, Jr., the son of Darica Brooks and Kaine Linstrom of Ludington, was born Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2020. Clara Ann Yankee, the daughter of Kayela…
Shelby Township Office open 5 days a week. SHELBY — Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, the Shelby Township office located in downtown Shelby will be open five days a week, Monday through Friday, versus the current four days. The township board voted unanimously that the office needed to be open to the taxpaying residents during normal business hours five days a…
78th District Court sentencings, posted Dec. 29, 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Jason Roy Coffell, Jr., 44, of 1041 W. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, pleaded “no contest” Feb. 25, 2020 to attempted unlicensed residential builder and was sentenced Dec. 8, 2020 to 180 days suspended jail with credit for one…
Rothbury man sentenced to jail for pedestrian deaths. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 58-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced to 30 days in jail in 78th District Court this month in connection to the deaths of a 14-year-old Montague girl and her father the night of June 3, 2019 on Webster Road in Grant Township. William Franklin Rudat, of…
Meth possession arrest tops MSP activity. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for methamphetamine possession, driving while license suspended and operating without insurance Monday, Dec. 28, shortly after midnight on Arthur Road south of Oceana Drive, according to Sgt. Dan Thomas. In a separate incident, a 24-year-old Shelby…
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