Case against man accused of fleeing from police set for trial. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The criminal case against a 35-year-old man who is accused of escaping from police following a high-speed chase that crossed county lines last September is scheduled for trial Aug. 12 and 13…
Trial in drunk driving death case postponed. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The trial in a drunk driving causing death case in 27th Circuit Court against a Fremont man is has been postponed. Judge Bradley G. Lambrix said during a status conference Monday, June 21, that the trial against…
Hart man arrested for squatting, violating parole. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, June 18, 2021: 11:20 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 28-year-old Hart man was arrested for parole violation and squatting, North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 9:30 p.m., (OCSO), a 35-year-old Twin Lake man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS)…
Mental Health Matters: Mental health issues of LGBTQ+ community. By Alan Neushwander. An estimated 373,000 Michigan residents identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+). As a state, we have made progress to expand equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community and for the first time in history, Governor Whitmer recently signed a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month…
News alert: Power line down in Shelby. SHELBY — Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to First Street between Pine and Elliott streets for a power line that broke in half and is down alongside the roadway Saturday, June 19, around 11:45 a.m.
News alert: 2-vehicle crash near Walkerville. Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue was dispatched to 128th Avenue and Polk Road near Walkerville for a two-vehicle crash involving injuries Saturday, June 19, around 11 a.m.
UPDATE: The boat and passengers are safe, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Simon, head of the marine division. News alert: Possible sailboat in distress on Lake Michigan. BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to Benona Township Park/Stony Lake Oval for a possible water emergency on Lake Michigan Saturday, June 19, shortly after 10:30 a.m. A…
Water Safety Day postponed one week due to weather. PENTWATER – The third annual Oceana County Water Safety Day that was scheduled for Saturday, June 19, has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 26, due to weather. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pentwater Municipal Marina. In addition to the sheriff’s office, other agencies…
Jury deliberates for 7 hours before reaching guilty verdict in CSC case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A jury deliberated for seven hours before reaching a guilty verdict in a criminal sexual conduct case this week in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court. David Lee Bradley, 66, of 140th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty Thursday, June 17, of fourth-degree criminal…
Two people seriously injured in three-vehicle dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Two people were taken to the hospital for serious injuries following a three-vehicle crash on Test Hill at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Wednesday afternoon, June 16. A 24-year-old Casnovia, Michigan man operating a 2021 Polaris “jumped the crest at a high rate of speed,” states an accident report…
Obituary: Sandra Cross, 88, of Missoula, Mont., Pentwater Remembering Sandra B. Cross – A Life Well Lived A woman in full, Sandra Cross loved life through her passions, friends, family, and husband. It was a life filled to the brim each day; a life of purposeful, humble service; a life lived in genuine love and compassion for others. With an…
Deputies busy with drunk driving, DWLS arrests. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, June 15, 2021: 1:12 a.m., a 49-year-old White Cloud man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), South 194th Avenue, Greenwood Township. 12:12 p.m., a 30-year-old Hart man is a suspect in an assault, West Monroe Road, Weare Township. The case is pending…
Local theft ring busted. Sheriff’s office recovers ‘tens of thousands of dollars’ in stolen property. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Oceana County residents can sleep a little easier at night knowing that a local crime ring has been dismantled. “Deputies and detectives uncovered a group of young men involved in criminal acts including breaking and entering and larcenies,” said Oceana County…
HPD report, June 17, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 10, 2021: 10:32 a.m., medical assist, 200 block of Jefferson Street, City of Hart. 1:45 p.m., larceny, 10 block of Park Street, City of Hart. 2:10 p.m., malicious destruction of property, 500 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 4 p.m., domestic assault,…
Water Safety Day Saturday. PENTWATER – As the head of the marine division for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Tim Simon wants to ensure that everyone is safe on the water each summer – especially children. That is why Simon is offering the third annual Oceana County Water Safety Day this Saturday, June 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2…
Hole in one. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Michael Kruisenga hit a hole in one at the Benona Shores Golf Course Wednesday, June 16. Kruisenga made the ace on hole #8 from 162 yards using a 7 iron. His shot was witnessed by a Benona Shores employee. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are…
Golfer hits third career ace. SHELBY — Joe Clark hit his third career hole-in-one at Oceana Golf Club Wednesday, June 16. Clark, who was playing in the Muskegon Vikings Travel League, made the shot on hole #17 from 152 yards using a 5 iron. Witnesses were Faisel Abdelkader, Bob Grinnell and Ron Fuller. Please consider helping to fund local news.…
Take a course in ‘Pentwater History 101.’ PENTWATER — Did you know that Pentwater had a horse racetrack for 30 years? Or that a block-long, brick structure sat empty on Hancock Street for almost 30 years? Or Native Americans settled nearby in the early 1600s? Or that small airplanes (well, two anyway) were manufactured in the village? These and other…
News alert: Vehicle crash on Oceana Drive. HART TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle crash on Oceana Drive near Star Hill Wednesday, June 16, shortly after 4:30 p.m. The vehicle, which was driven by a 45-year-old Mears man, went over the guard rail, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. A 31-year-old…
Rob Splane accepts city manager position. HART — Former Hart City Councilman and Interim City Manager Rob Splane has accepted the position of city manager, and he officially begins his duties June 28. The search for a new city manager was narrowed down to two candidates — Splane, who is a tech support analyst for JSJ Corp. in Grand Haven…
Shelby Middle School band students wrap up challenging school year. Five Tigers head to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp this summer. SHELBY — Shelby Middle School band students finished a challenging school year and are looking forward to preparing for the new school year ahead. Shelby sixth grade band students finished up the school year Friday, June 11. The students…
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