Muskegon man sent to prison for probation violation.

July 14, 2020

Muskegon man sent to prison for probation violation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 13, to 23 months to five years in prison for probation violation. Keith James Mueller, of 2346 Lincoln Park Dr., was on probation for a felony conviction of larceny by conversion $1,000-$20,000. He still…

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Brewery closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19.

July 14, 2020

Brewery closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19. “We hope to reopen at some point in the near future for to-go food, beer and wine, and we will still be in operation as a production microbrewery, small wine maker and small distiller.” HART — Big Hart Brewing Co. announced that it will be closed temporarily after an employee tested positive…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

July 14, 2020

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Richard Alan Lattin, Jr., 29, of 166 Hoskins St., Hesperia, was found guilty March 16 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced June 8 to 90 days in jail with credit for six days served; driver’s license suspended 180 days/restricted…

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Police news.

July 14, 2020

Police news. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County Monday, July 13, 2020: – 1:11 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), disorderly conduct, West 3rd Street, Village of Shelby. – 6:27 a.m., (OCSO), a 38-year-old Hart man was arrested for domestic violence and bond violation, southbound US 31, Hart Township. – 12:42 p.m., (OCSO), domestic assault, East Wilke Road,…

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Shelby woman and father arrested for home invasion, assault in Mason County.

July 13, 2020

Shelby woman and father arrested for home invasion, assault in Mason County. #MasonCountyCrime SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP, Mason County — A father and his adult daughter have been arrested after allegedly breaking into and assaulting a Sheridan Township man. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from Michigan State Police Hart Post were dispatched…

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Pentwater Homecoming parade and fireworks cancelled. 

July 13, 2020

Pentwater Homecoming parade and fireworks cancelled.  PENTWATER — The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce has canceled the annual Homecoming Grand Parade and fireworks display, due to COVID-19 concerns. “Celebrating Homecoming with the entire community is one of my favorite experiences of the year,” Executive Director Eva Gregwer said. “Many people have gone to this event year after year since they were…

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Penwater PD to enforce mask mandate.

July 13, 2020

Penwater PD to enforce mask mandate. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department made an announcement on its Facebook page Monday, July 13, that officers will enforce Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s mask mandate that took effect Monday. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Friday, July 10, that requires individuals to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public…

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Weekend police report.

July 13, 2020

Weekend police report. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, July 10, 2020: – 4:47 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), illegal entry, East M 20, Newfield Township. – 9:43 a.m., (OCSO), driving while license suspended (DWLS), East Hammet Road, Crystal Township. – Noon, (Michigan State Police), gas drive-off, Wishing Well, Pentwater Township. – 12:47 p.m.,…

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4 injured in sand dune crash.

July 13, 2020

4 injured in sand dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured in an ATV crash on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday afternoon, July 11. A 54-year-old Dearborn Heights man “crested the dune too fast” with his 2019 Polaris RZR, which went airborne, states an accident report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “When the Polaris RZR landed…

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Mears woman sentenced to prison for drunk driving death.

July 13, 2020

Mears woman sentenced to prison for drunk driving death. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 29-year-old Mears woman was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 13, to 28 months to 15 years in prison for killing a 43-year-old Hart man in a drunk driving accident last August. Amber Rae Davis, 5855 W. 5th St., pleaded “no contest,”…

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HPD report.

July 10, 2020

HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Deaprtment: Thursday, June 25, 2020: 8:40 a.m., medical assist, 500 block of Union Street, City of Hart. 9 a.m., found property, 200 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 11:55 a.m., parking complaint, 10 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 5:42 p.m., motorist assist, US 31 Expressway and…

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Village administrator resigns to take Lansing job.

July 10, 2020

  Village administrator resigns to take Lansing job. SHELBY — Shelby Village Administrator Robert Widigan announced his resignation this week to the Shelby Village Council after accepting a position as the City of Lansing’s finance director. Widigan, who has been the village administrator for two years, submitted his letter of resignation, which states the following: “Greetings friends and neighbors. Over the…

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Governor signs mask mandate order.

July 10, 2020

Governor signs mask mandate order. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Friday, July 10, that requires individuals to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public space. Those who do not comply with the order could face a misdemeanor charge and a $500 fine. Although, jail would not be imposed. “It also requires the…

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Silver Lake apple and barbecue festival canceled.

July 10, 2020

Silver Lake apple and barbecue festival canceled. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The annual Silver Lake Apple & BBQ Festival held in mid-September is canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. “Due to the current CV-19 restrictions on mass gatherings, the Apple & BBQ Festival Board, in cooperation with our partners and local health department officials, made the difficult decision to cancel the festival…

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Back to school this fall poses major challenges amid COVID-19.

July 9, 2020

Back to school this fall poses major challenges amid COVID-19. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — School superintendents across Michigan are challenged with a heavy task of returning to school this fall in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. After Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released her back-to-school plan last week, local educational leaders are trying to figure out how it’s…

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King CPL Instruction offering weekend classes.

July 9, 2020

King CPL Instruction offering weekend classes. SCOTTVILLE — King CPL Instruction, LLC is offering concealed pistol license classes on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer at the McMaster Professional Center, 101 N. Main St. The classes are being taught by mother and son team, Susan McCray-King and Trinity King. Susan is a lifelong educator and Trinity is an avid firearms…

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Recent deaths, posted July 9, 2020

July 9, 2020

Recent deaths, posted July 9, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Consepcion “Connie” Leiter, 80, of Baldwin, formerly of Hart, died on Monday July 6, 2020. Larry J. “Clyde” Fekken, 80, of New Era, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017…

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78th District Court sentencings, July 8, 2020.

July 8, 2020

78th District Court sentencings, July 8, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Matthew Neil Hand, 17, of 3650 N Bass Lake Rd., Pierson, Michigan, was found guilty June 24 of two wildlife conservation violations — using an artificial light/weapon and taking game from vehicle — and was sentenced…

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Local allied health students place second in world 

July 8, 2020

Local allied health students place second in world  West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational School District in collaboration with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Hart High School students Harlie Choponis and Elizabeth Vega finished second place in the HOSA (formerly (Health Occupations Students of America/Future Health Professionals) 2020 Virtual…

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Hart summer concert series continues with food pantry benefit.

July 8, 2020

Hart summer concert series continues with food pantry benefit.   HART – After hosting a successful COVID-19-modified Music on The Commons event in June, the City of Hart has announced that it will continue the beloved summer concert series with a few changes to comply with the CDC’s guidelines, states a press release from the Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team…

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Recent births, posted July 8, 2020

July 8, 2020

Recent births, posted July 8, 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). Mikayla Lane Marston, the daughter of Allison and Lucas Marston of Hart, was born Monday, June 29, 2020. Kyri Joseph Michael Brewer, the son of Jasmine Helgemo…

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