Rifle, TV, Xbox stolen during break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP — A rifle, a flat screen TV and an Xbox system were stolen during a breaking and entering in the 800 block of 104th Avenue, said Michigan State Police Trooper Kelsey Case. The break-in was reported to the Hart post Wednesday, March 4, shortly after 6 p.m. No other information about…
Heroin possession arrest, thefts among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, March 2, 2020: – 10 a.m., (Michigan State Police), larceny theft of four knives totaling $60 in value, 1000 block of Arthur Road, Otto Township. – 9 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, a 35-year-old Ludington man was arrested for heroin possession and…
Shelby Rotary calls community members to action. SHELBY — Rotary members are people of action. They identify the issues that affect communities and then work together to find the best course of action. No project is too big or too small. Rotarians embrace new challenges every day and remain committed to finding solutions to some of the world’s most pressing…
Oceana Asparagus Day March 12. NEW ERA – Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and the Michigan Asparagus Industry Research Farm Advisory Committee have scheduled this year’s Oceana Asparagus Day for Thursday, March 12. This workshop brings together MSU researchers and industry representatives from inside and outside Michigan to update growers on the latest challenges and opportunities in asparagus production. Topics…
Mariani named chief nursing officer of Ludington hospital. LUDINGTON — Meleah Mariani has been named the chief nursing officer at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, effective immediately. She has been serving as interim CNO at the Ludington Hospital since December 2019 while recruitment efforts were underway for the position. For nearly six years, Mariani has served as CNO at Spectrum Health…
Presidential primary election next Tuesday. #Election2020 Michigan’s presidential primary election is Tuesday, March 10, and polls will be open statewide from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Any Michigan registered voter can participate in the presidential primary. The following are candidates that remain in the presidential election as of March 2, 2020: — Republican — President Donald Trump and Former Gov. Bill…
Man accused of holding ex-girlfriend captive for several hours, assaulting her. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Mears man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after holding his ex-girlfriend captive in her house on West Polk Road for several hours Saturday, Feb. 29, assaulting her, according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s…
Police news, March 2, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020: – 7 p.m., (Michigan State Police), larceny, a pint of Fireball whiskey was stolen, Wesco, Village of Rothbury. Friday, Feb. 28, 2020: – 9:25 a.m., (MSP), felonious assault, case is under investigation, 88th Avenue, Village of Rothbury. – 4:23 p.m., (MSP),…
Outdoor Report: He couldn’t color and I couldn’t tie my shoes By Mark Platt, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. 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. The outdoors brings people…
78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Feb. 28, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Juan Sanchez, Jr., 23, of 115 W. 6th St., Shelby, was found guilty Jan. 21 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Feb. 24 to 93 days suspended jail with credit for three days…
HPD report, Feb. 28, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020: – 12:20 a.m., a 26-year-old Shelby man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Polk Road and US 31, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. – 10 a.m., unlawful entry, 600 block of Water…
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…
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