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…
MSU Extension program to offer guidance to understanding property values Michigan State University Extension will offer a program meant to explain property values on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. David Rowley will explain terms such as property classification, transfer or ownership, principal residence exemption, inflation rate multiplier, equalization factor, and March board of review appeal Information. Participants…
Recent births, posted Nov. 16, 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). Peyton Maria Crystal, the daughter of Logan Brower and Christopher Crystal of Ludington, was born Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Jaxon Steven Darling, the son of Kelsey and Levi…
Whitmer closing high schools, colleges, in-person dining, entertainment venues. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced tonight new restrictions for in an response to recent surges in COVID-19 cases. Whitmer is using a law that allows the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to issue certain epidemic-related emergency orders, Whitmer Under three week order, which takes effect Wednesday, Nov.…
Four-time state champs. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Hart High School Girls Cross Country Team won its fourth consecutive Division 3 state title last weekend, and the Pirate boys squad finished as state runner up at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan.…
Village operations continue during COVID-19 office closure. SHELBY — Village officials announced that beginning Monday, Nov. 16, the Shelby Village Hall will be closed to the public due to rising COVID-19 cases. However, officials want residents to know that the village will continue with daily operations nonetheless. “The village staff is taking these steps in order to help keep our…
Grant intended to keep individuals with mental illness out of jail. LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health will use a $750,000 federal grant to create programs that will help keep individuals with mental illness out of jail and get them the appropriate mental health supports. The three-year grant from the Department of Justice stems from an initial planning grant…
Police news. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020: – 12:41 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 22-year-old Muskegon man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and operating without insurance, Skeels Road and 116th Avenue, Otto Township. – 7:09 p.m., (MSP), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Skeels and Maple Island roads, Greenwood Township. Thursday,…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 13, 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: LaVerle E. Greiner, 98, of Hart, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Amy Louise Stanley, 51, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Pastor Ronald…
Firefighter training facility moving up the ladder. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A firefighter training facility for Oceana County fire departments and those from surrounding areas is getting closer to becoming reality. A training center made from five stacked 40-foot-long heavy steel shipping containers is in the works, said Grant Township Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Dan Yost,…
Family temporarily displaced following house fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A family with five children ages 5-14 is temporarily displaced from its home following a house fire Thursday, Nov. 12, at 311 East Jefferson Street, according to Hart Deputy Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. The fire was dispatched shortly before 10:45 a.m., and three fire departments — Hart, Pentwater…
78th District Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jason Alan Ennis, 34, of 5430 E. Arthur Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Nov. 2 of domestic violence and driving while license suspended (DWLS) was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for two days served; six months probation;…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, effective at 6:52 until 8:15 p.m. Areas impacted include Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 Considerable clouds early. Clear…
47 new COVID-19 cases reported in Oceana County. District Health Department #10 reported 47 new positive cases of COVID-19 Monday, Nov. 9. Neighboring Newaygo County had 79 new cases reported Monday, according to DHD #10, and Mason County added 21 new coronavirus cases today. DHD #10, which includes the counties of Crawford, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana,…
Drunk driving arrests top MSP activity. The following is weekend activity in Mason County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, Nov. 6, 2020: – 12:09 p.m., a 39-year-old Ludington woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and operating without insurance, Countyline and Quarterline roads, Grant Township. – 3:50 p.m., a 24-year-old Walkerville man was cited for…
Police news. The following is recent Michigan State Police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020: – 8 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31 at the Shelby exit, Shelby Township. – 8:41 p.m., car/deer crash, northbound US 31 at the New Era exit ramp, Shelby Township. Friday, Nov. 6, 2020: – 1 a.m., car/deer crash, US 31 at Tyler Road,…
Firefighters battle woods fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from Pentwater, Hart and Mason County’s Riverton Township, along with the Department of Natural Resources, battled a woods fire for several hours Sunday, Nov. 8, across the road from the Pentwater VFW in the 8400 block of Business Route US 31. Firefighters were back on the scene Monday…
78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Seth Warren Richards, 37, of 1672 Koonsman Rd., Muskegon, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felony of fourth-degree arson $1,000-$20,000. Preliminary exam: Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. – Levi Christopher Frasier, 36,…
HPD news. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020: 12:26 a.m., missing person, 400 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. 9:59 a.m., family trouble, 400 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. 11 a.m., larceny, 200 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. 11:48 a.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, 3000…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 6, 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: Harold A. Judd, 68, of New Era, died on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Helen M. Cox, 93, of Montague, died on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Lelah…
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