Pentwater voters pass fire millage. PENTWATER — A millage proposal to fund an aerial apparatus for the Pentwater Fire Department received a thumb’s up from voters during the general election Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to a press release issued by PFD. “Pentwater Fire Department is pleased to announce the successful passage of its ballot measure of .5 mils for six…
West Shore Bank begins 12th annual Spirit of Giving campaign. LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has begun its 12th annual Spirit of Giving campaign that will raise funds to donate Christmas meals to local families in Mason, Manistee, Oceana and Benzie counties. Each year West Shore Bank partners with area grocery stores and food pantries. Last year, the fundraiser provided…
Felonious assault investigations top police activity. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 30, 2020: – 12:15 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a generator, North 112th Avenue, Elbridge Township. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020: – 11 a.m., (OCSO), burglary, felonious assault and larceny from a vehicle, Church Street, Village of Hesperia. A purse…
LSD dealer faces jail term. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 28-year-old Grand Rapids man faces up to four months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 2, to delivery/manufacture of a schedule 1, 2, 3 drug — lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Steven Michael Nixon testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that he made a…
Defendant charged in ‘massive’ CSC case appears in court. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — One of two Muskegon men facing charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in connection to a child trafficking investigation conducted by a multijurisdictional task force including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) appeared in 27th Circuit Court via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions from…
Shelby High School student tests positive for COVID-19. SHELBY — A Shelby High School student recently tested positive for COVID-19, according to a letter to parents from Shelby Public Schools Secondary Principal Mark Olmsted that was posted online Thursday, Oct. 29. The school district in conjunction with District Health Department #10 immediately began contact tracing, the letter states. “The health…
78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 30, 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Bryan Lawrence Rhanor, 50, of 202 Dryden St., Hart, pleaded “no contest” Oct. 26 to assault and battery and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for 36 days served and $250 in fines and…
Around the County: Frightening fun at Haunted Acres. Around the County is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Michael Glover, who created Haunted Acres near Stony Lake, talks with OCP about the history of the Halloween-themed venue; inspirations for his ghoulish obsession; and what visitors can expect when they dare to enter the grounds Halloween night…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020: – Noon, wellbeing check, 20 block of Peach Street, City of Hart. – 6:29 p.m., suspicious situation, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 8:39 p.m., medical assist, 600 block of Woodlawn Court, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 23, 2020: – 2…
Crosses in political display broken. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Several wooden crosses were pulled from the ground and two crosses were broken in a political display located in the 3000 block of Polk Road across from Hansen Foods, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. A Trump/Pence sign in that location was sprayed with “some of kind of paint,”…
Recent births, posted Oct. 28, 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). Olivia Megan-Lynne Johnson, the daughter of Justyce and Jared Johnson of Ludington, was born Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. Kodin Izek Matthew Smith, the son of Samantha Fotis and Rob…
Pirate News: Students going full STEAM ahead in tech world. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Spitler Elementary School students are on the cutting edge of technology as they explore robots and drones in their STEAM program. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and…
MSP investigates stolen trailer. NEW ERA — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the theft of an 8-foot-long red trailer in the 5500 block of Sagola Trail, said Sgt. Dan Thomas. The theft was reported Monday, Oct. 26, shortly after 4:30 p.m. The long-bed, dump-style trailer is valued at $600, said Thomas. If anyone has information…
Obituary: Larry Kelley, 76, of Hart and Shelby. Larry Paul Kelley, of Hart and Shelby, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. He had just turned 76 and was loved by his wife, children, brothers, relatives and friends. Larry was born in Hart on October 19, 1944, lived and attended school in Hart, took “all the…
Shelby hires new administrator, police chief. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council voted to hire a new village administrator and police chief during a regular council meeting Monday evening, Oct. 26. The council voted 6-1 to hire Brady Selner as village administrator at a $65,000 yearly salary and voted unanimously to hire Steven Waltz as police…
Weekend police news. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020: – 7:25 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Oceana Drive and Webster Road, Grant Township. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020: – 2:43 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), obstructing a court order/personal protection order, East Forrest Street, Village of Rothbury. – 10:06 p.m., (OCSO),…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 25, 2020 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: Laura Marie (Ables) Beyer, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Sandra L. Doyly, 80, of Mears, died on Friday, October 16, 2020. Phyllis Esther…
78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Mohamed Ali Hassan, 30, of 5770 W. 7th St., Mears, was found guilty Feb. 24 of second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Oct. 19 to 30 days in jail; outpatient treatment; and $1,855 in fines and costs. One…
West Shore ESD reminds motorists about school bus safety West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press/Oceana County Press. By Alan Neushwander, MCP/OCP Staff Writer. October 19-23 is National School Bus Safety Week. The theme of this year’s recognition week is “Red Lights Mean Stop.” Local school officials are…
Meth possession tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Ian Gene Reinink, 32, of 373 Oak Harbor Crt., Holland, Michigan, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of methamphetamine possession. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. – Eric…
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