78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Jacob John Ingalls, 36, of 4900 148th Ave., Hesperia; Michigan State Police (MSP); assault with a dangerous weapon and felony firearms. Bond: $25,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. Related story here – Julia Marie Jones, 41,…
Hart girls basketball teams help teammate displaced by house fire. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — On Nov. 12, a fire damaged the home of Shar Evans at 311 E. Jefferson St. Evans and her five children, ages 5 to 14, were displaced. Among those…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jason Lee Spears, 26, of 1064 100th Ave., Hart, was found guilty Sept. 28 of breaking and entering with intent and fourth-offense habitual offender and was sentenced Nov. 23 to one year in jail with credit for 51 days served…
Drug possession cases top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020: – 4:37 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, US 31 and Hammett Road, Pentwter Township. Friday, Nov. 20, 2020: – 3:16 a.m., (OCSO), a 20-year-old Hart man was cited for operating without insurance, East Harrison Road, Elbridge Township. Saturday, Nov.…
Man accused of firing shots inside home while threatening 71-year-old father. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers Monday, Nov. 23, shorty before 8 p.m. on charges of felonious assault, felony firearm and felon in possession of a firearm after allegedly threatening his 71-year-old father with a revolver and firing the weapon inside…
Paying tribute to a fallen hero. OCEANA COUNTY — Area emergency workers honored their colleague, Grant Township firefighter Michael Buitendorp, 40, who died in the line of duty. Firefighters, police officers, ambulance workers, dispatchers and tow truck drivers held a 5-mile-long procession Monday afternoon, Nov. 23, that began at Harris Funeral Home in Shelby, traveled south on Oceana Drive through…
Governor lowers flags in honor of firefighter Michael Buitendorp. LANSING – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered US and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff today, Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in honor of Grant Township Firefighter Michael Buitendorp, 40, who died in the line of duty responding to a camper fire in Otto…
Funeral procession, services for fallen firefighter Monday. SHELBY — A funeral and procession for fallen firefighter Michael Buitendorp are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23, following visitation at Harris Funeral Home. “Due to COVID precautions, visitation is private and there will be no public visitation before the procession and funeral service,” states a press release Grant Township Fire Department. “There will be…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 21, 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: Fred Tubbs, 82, of Hart, died on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Linda Gayle Layman, 63, of Montague, died on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Jesse Gray Lathers,…
Go Fund Me page set up for fallen firefighter’s family. “They are not the type of people to ask for help as they were the ones giving it, but at this time of uncertainty anything and everything would be helpful.” A Go Fund Me Page has been set up to help the family of a 40-year-old Grant Township firefighter who died…
Handgun theft tops police activity. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020: – 5:38 p.m., (Michigan State Police), three-vehicle crash, Polk Road in front of the MSP post, City of Hart. No injuries. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020: – 10:45 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of two handguns, North 114th Avenue, Walkerville. The suspect…
Free drive-through flu shots Nov. 23. HART — District Health Department #10 is offering a free drive-through flu clinic for anyone age 6 months and older Monday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oceana County Road Commission Office, at 3501 W. Polk Rd. “This year’s flu season coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing the public’s risk…
Grant Township firefighter dies in line of duty. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Grant Township firefighter died while responding to a camper fire on South Forest Glen Drive Wednesday evening, Nov. 18, according to a press release from the Grant Township Fire Department. “It is with great sadness that Grant Township Fire Department reports the loss of Firefighter Michael Buitendorp.…
Spectrum Health community update, Nov. 18, 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…
Pocket park to enhance downtown Shelby. SHELBY — Emily Stuhldreher, the Village of Shelby economic development fellow, initiated a plan to purchase property to create a pocket park downtown. “The proposed park will provide a pleasing connector between Shelby’s Main Street and the Hart-Montague Rail-Trail,” states a press release from the village. “(Stuhldreher) worked with the property owner to begin the…
MSU program to teach about understanding property taxes. Michigan State University Extension Service will hold an online property tax program on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will learn the meaning of Tax Day and how property is valued by the local assessor. Participants will also learn the five different values for each property and the purposes…
Family of six battles COVID-19. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA — A young and normally healthy family of six, including a newborn baby, has been hit with COVID-19. The 35-year-old mother, Chelsea Hayes, shared her story with OCP during a phone interview Tuesday, Nov. 17. Her husband, Nate, is an occupational therapist who works in home health care settings…
Hesperia cancels K-12 in-person instruction until Jan. 11. Five staff members test positive for COVID-19. HESPERIA — Hesperia Community Schools Superintendent Vaughn White announced Monday evening, Nov. 16, that K-12 in-person instruction is canceled until Jan. 11 after five staff members tested positive for COVID-19 Sunday. White said the school board met Monday evening “and discussed the very serious concerns…
Lighted Christmas Parade canceled due to COVID-19. Several other holiday activities scheduled. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A long-time local Christmas tradition, the Lighted Christmas Parade held every year in downtown Hart on the Friday evening after Thanksgiving, is canceled this year due to COVID-19. Although the parade is not happening, there are several holiday events and activities planned…
New Era woman faces jail term for strangling husband. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 34-year-old New Era woman tearfully admitted in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 16, that she strangled her husband last August at their home. “I got into an argument, and during the argument I put my hands around his neck,” said Rebecca Lee Salazar, of…
Man admits to stealing TV, refrigerator, microwave, other items from hotel room. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Muskegon man admitted in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 16, to stealing several items from a hotel room at the Dunes Express Inn & Suites on Comfort Drive in Hart last January. Elessie Gabriel Walker, of 3232 McArthur St., pleaded…
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