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…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 24, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Harold Clifford Hall, 92, of Hart, died on Monday, February 17, 2020. Julia Ann (Judy Ward) Payne, 81, of New Era died on Monday, February 17, 2020. Norma E. Lambrix, 85, of New Era, died on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Floyd N. Fox, 101, of…
The Makers: Creating natural alternatives. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, Press Correspondent PENTWATER — Sarah Visscher started her path to natural health by making her own elderberry syrup as a cold and flu preventive. Friends asked to purchase the syrup which motivated her to start a Facebook page and expand to more products. To…
Mild winter makes for lackluster ice fishing season. Watson Country Outdoor Report. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. HESPERIA — Mild weather this season…
Felony theft charges top 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – David John Mack, 45, of 553 S. Maple Island Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety. Mack is…
Recent births, posted Feb. 21, 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). Hudson Robert Bernard Gurzynski, the son of Sarah and Kyle Gurzynski of Ludington, was born Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Chloe Meatrix Tracy D. Thomas, the daughter of…
Mental Health Matters: Integrating mental and physical health care By Alan Neushwander, West Michigan CMH For decades, health care was looked at as treating a person from the neck down. West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) realizes the importance of a whole-person approach to health care, treating patients from their head to their toes. When WMCMH received federal designation as…
Pentwater Service Club delivers over 50 bushels of food. PENTWATER — As part of its 50th celebration, the Pentwater Service Club (PSC) delivered 27 bushel baskets of food and enough cash to buy at least 24 more to the Pentwater Community Food Bank, a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Pentwater. “What a great way for the PSC to…
Vietnam wall coming to Hart in July. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A Vietnam traveling memorial wall is scheduled to make a stop at the Oceana County Fairgrounds July 8-12, according to Oceana County Department of Veterans Affairs Community Relations Representative Gina Mead. The wall is 80 percent the size of the national monument in Washington DC, Mead said,…
Trailer stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020: – 9:07 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 16-foot flatbed trailer with black fenders and tandem axels was stolen, North 108th Avenue, Hart Township. The trailer is valued at $2,000. – 7:07 p.m., (OCSO), assault, South First Street, Village of New Era. – 8:54…
Career Compass program gives students direction to succeed. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — High school juniors at both Hart and Shelby high schools participating in the Career Compass Mentor Program are receiving valuable lessons from local professionals in the community. The program includes 28 mentors from four participating businesses — Shelby State Bank, Gray & Company, Peterson Farms, Inc.…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 19, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Harold Ralph Barber, 78, of Hart, died Thursday, February 13, 2020. Evelyn Jean Vogel, 90, of Montague, died on Friday, February 14, 2020. Harry Francis Waller Jr., 84, of Pentwater, died on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Harold Clifford Hall, 92, of Hart, died on…
Hesperia man arrested on several gun charges, meth possession. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post arrested a 29-year-old Hesperia man Thursday, Feb. 13, shortly before 1 a.m. on Oceana Drive near Baseline Road on charges of possession of a firearm, possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle, possession of a short-barreled shotgun, possession…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020: – 12:50 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 3:48 p.m., medical assist, State and Johnson streets, City of Hart. – 4:47 p.m., assist to the Hart Area Fire Department, 300 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. –…
78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 17, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Ryan Weston Zelenbaba, 39, of 3448 Manchester, Swartz Creek, Michigan, was found guilty Feb. 10 of domestic violence and sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for three days served; six months probation; must submit…
Drug charges top 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: – Brandon Jamar Roberson, 35, of 759 Emerald St., Muskegon, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) on felony charges of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy and delivery/manufacture of narcotic/cocaine less than 50 grams. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary…
ESD occupational therapy assistant has a “Hart” for home. By Kate Krieger, MCP/OCP Staff Writer West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in coordination with Mason County Press/Oceana County Press. HART – The old saying “Home is where your heart is” couldn’t be truer for 22 year-old Hart native Jenny Herrygers. A 2015…
Outdoor Report: A lasting impression The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. By Mark Platt, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. We often hear of cabin fever or the winter blues. …
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