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…
Obituary: Patrick Courneya, 56, formerly of Whitehall. Patrick Leonard Courneya, 56, formerly of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. He was born April 25, 1964, in Muskegon, the son of Leonard and Connie (Behnke) Courneya. Pat was a retired captain with the White Lake Fire Authority, proudly serving the community for 16 years. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, and smoking…
Reader urges yes vote on ESD millage renewal. Dear Editor, For 35 years my career was in service to others, specifically to those young individuals and their families who had communication disabilities and/or broader educational challenges. My experiences over the years evoke so many wonderful memories and emotions; seeing the joy on the face of a toddler (and their parents)…
Recent deaths, posted April 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: Carolyn Louise Smith, 76, of Hesperia, died on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Alan Francis Hoffman, 68, of Rockford, formerly of Shelby, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021.…
News Alert: Truck hits power line in Pentwater. PENTWATER — Pentwater Fire Department was dispatched to the 500 block of Chester Street Friday, April 16, around 12:40 p..m. for a truck that hit a power line and the lines are across it.
Powerful Pirates: Hart savors successful winter sports season. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Despite a challenging season posed by COVID-19, the Pirates prevailed in winter sports. The Hart High School wrestlers won the regional title for the second year in a row; the girls…
HPD news, April 16, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 8, 2021: 10:35 a.m., suspicious situation, 200 block of Apple Street, City of Hart. 11:30 a.m., found property, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 3:45 p.m., family trouble, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 7:45 p.m., disturbance, 200…
News alert: Chimney fire in Newfield Township. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Hesperia, Ferry Township and Walkerville fire departments were dispatched to a house fire at 941 Maple Island Rd. near Carmean Road Thursday, April 15, at 1:45 p.m. The house is being evacuated. UPDATE: The fire was reported out around 2:15 p.m. The fire was contained to the chimney, and there was…
Pentwater school to seek bond funds in November. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENWATER — Pentwater Public School has not asked its voters for a tax increase to fund school improvements since 2003, and school officials have determined that the time has come to make some much-needed enhancements. School leaders presently are looking at four different project scenarios which include a…
UPDATE: The teens have been found. Police seek public’s help to find runaway teens. HART — The Hart Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating two juvenile runaways. Rafeal Martin Gomez, 15, and Erik Rolando Gomez, 14, were last seen at their home in the City of Hart Thursday, April 15. “Rafael and Erik are known to have…
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