Obituary: Zackary Aaron Snider, 28, Hart. Zackary Aaron Snider, 28, of Hart, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, while snowmobiling; something he loved. He was born March 29, 1991, in Shelby, the son of Andy and Beth (Riley) Snider. Zack graduated from Hart High School, class of 2009, and continued his education…
78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 27, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – David Michael Quintero, 24, of 2280 W. Baseline Rd., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and misdemeanors of operating while intoxicated (OWI) and driving while…
Police news, Feb. 27, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Feb. 24, 2020: – 7:11 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, East Main Street, City of Hart. The report is being submitted to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office for review. The suspect is a 62-year-old Pentwater man. – 3:36 p.m., (OCSO), fraud,…
Mears man with long list of charges pleads guilty to heroin possession. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Mears man who was facing felony charges in three separate criminal files pleaded guilty Wednesday, Feb. 26, in 27th Circuit to heroin possession and third-offense habitual offender, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. A count of methamphetamine possession…
Rotary, foundation team up to send kids to summer camp. Deadline for scholarship applications is April 15. SHELBY — The Shelby Rotary Club and the Community Foundation for Oceana County are pleased to offer the chance for Oceana youth to attend summer camp. Both groups want to impact the youth of Oceana County whom, due to financial hardship, may never…
Fair seeking department volunteers. HART — If you enjoy the Oceana County Fair and want to get more involved, the Oceana County Fair Board has several opportunities. The Oceana County Fair Board has recently adopted a new superintendent policy and is now accepting letters of interest along with one letter of support from anyone interested in volunteering their time to…
Women Who Care donations top $400,000. Group meets Tuesday. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWC) wraps up its eighth year of quarterly, one-hour meetings when members gather at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at Open Hearth Grille, 2430 N. 56th Ave. Since the group’s first meeting in June of 2012, the total amount contributed to Oceana…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital announces community classes, wellness and safety screenings LUDINGTON — Spectrum Heath Ludington Hospital will kick off seven months of community classes and screenings designed to promote health and safety. The classes begin March 13 and run through Oct. 27 at various locations within the Ludington Hospital at 1 N. Atkinson Dr., Ludington. The events are designed to…
Big changes planned for Pentwater office buildings; Township and village offices to move; Spectrum Health offices to consolidate with Hart office. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — There are some big changes in store for offices in Pentwater, including the future demolition of the village hall on Hancock Street. The two-story brick building, which is over 100 years old,…
Pirate News: HHS students treasure ‘Pirate Time.’ #PirateNews Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Pirate Time at Hart High School is an 18-minute window carved into the end of the school day schedule that is a treasure for students and teachers. “Every student is on…
Hart man dies in UP snowmobile crash. WHITEFISH TOWNSHIP, Michigan — A 28-year-old Hart man died in a snowmobile crash in the Upper Peninsula’s Chippewa County Tuesday, Feb. 25, shortly before 1 p.m., according to UP news reports. Michigan State Police troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie Post were dispatched to the crash on Trail #452. Preliminary investigation revealed Zackary…
Seasonal weight and speed restrictions on roads begin Monday. HART – In an effort to protect the roads from damage by heavy trucks, the Oceana County Road Commission is imposing seasonal weight and speed restrictions on county roads beginning Monday, March 2, at 6 a.m. The restrictions will be imposed on all roads except for those listed as “all-season.” Maps…
Police investigate sports poster scam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Local police are warning business owners to be on the look out for a 69-year-old Spring Lake man who is making his rounds to local businesses claiming that he is selling sports posters, said Det. Rich Parmer with the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Gregory Allen Jackson has visited several…
Shelby High School hosts band festival March 3, 4. SHELBY — The Shelby bands recently performed their pre-festival concerts, Feb. 17, in preparation for their festival performances. Both the High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Middle School Cadet Band performed three pieces. These pieces will be graded by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) judges, and the bands…
Shelby State Bank announces promotions. SHELBY — Several officers at Shelby State Bank have recently been promoted. Shelby State Bank has offices in Oceana, Mason, Manistee, Newaygo and Muskegon counties. Ken Adamski, promoted to senior vice president and senior lender. Adamski has been with Shelby State Bank since September 2018 and has over 23 years in credit and lending experience,…
Shelby native nets 1,000 career points for Spring Arbor University. SPRING ARBOR – Shelby native Jeff Beckman, who is a senior forward on Spring Arbor University Men’s Basketball Team, recently netted 1,000 career points for the Cougars. Beckman became the 48th player in program history to hit the 1,000-point milestone. He is also one of only nine players in the…
Man sentenced for receiving stolen DNR snowmobile. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 38-year-old Fremont man was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served along with 10 months probation in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 24, in connection to the theft of a Department of Natural Resources snowmobile last May. Peter John Terveer,…
Contractor who stiffed customers will have to pay back $9,700. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 42-year-old Lowell, Michigan man pleaded “no contest” to common law fraud in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 24, for receiving a $9,700 payment to build to a pole barn for customers in Claybanks Township but then never showed up to do the…
Peterson Farms to begin processing for one of nation’s largest tart cherry juice makers. Peterson Farms, Inc. has entered into an agreement with one of the nation’s largest producers of tart cherry juice. The company announced it will process Cheribundi juice beginning this spring. “Peterson Farms has been processing Montmorency tart cherries for over 35 years and has established relationships…
Weekend police news. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 21, 2020: – 7:53 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault, North 72nd Avenue, Weare Township. – 8:15 a.m., (OCSO), a 59-year-old Hart man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), West Polk Road, Crystal Township. – 10:30 a.m., (OCSO), a 31-year-old Mears…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020: – 10:03 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. – 11:55 a.m., found property, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 2:30 p.m., civil matter, 400 block of Union Street, City of Hart. – 3:34 p.m., larceny, 300…
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