By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A grease fire in a kitchen destroyed a duplex unit at 1109 Parmington Ave. Tuesday afternoon, March 4. The adjacent living space on the south side of the building was saved by firefighters, but received smoke damage and minimal fire damage. No humans were injured, but at least one cat died. Three other…
ROTHBURY — Electric Forest announced Monday evening, March 3, over 40 artist additions to its 2025 lineup —ahead of its June 19-22 return to the Double JJ Resort. “One of the world’s most celebrated festivals, Electric Forest is an all-encompassing experience defined by total immersion through its pillars of music, art, community, and exploration,” states a press release from festival…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby and Hart high school bands both received overall “1” ratings at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 1 Band and Orchestra Festival at Shelby High School last week. The Shelby band director is Erin Ray, and…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 45-year-old Walkerville man was sentenced this month for two criminal sexual conduct (CSC) convictions in Oceana and Muskegon counties. Brandon Lee Chase pleaded “no contest” to third-degree CSC in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court, Jan. 13, and was sentenced, Feb. 24, to five to 15 years in prison. The maximum sentence for…
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Ludington man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on North 120th Avenue south of Washington Road — near the Oceana-Mason county line — Saturday, March 1, shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to the Michigan State Police, Hart post. The man was driving a red Volvo that hit a bridge railing, according to dispatch information, and…
Kathie Callis Sturgis, 66, of Spring Lake, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Born on March 29, 1958, in Oceana County, Kathie lived a life full of love, service, and dedication to others. Kathie was the beloved wife of Darrell Lee Sturgis for 27 years. She was a devoted mother to son Adam Callis…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025: 10:02 p.m., a 58-year-old Whitehall man was arrested on a warrant and a charge of driving while license revoked, Garfield Road near 136th Avenue, Ferry Township. He was…
ccEmployment: Nursing Faculty West Shore Community College is seeking an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful nursing program with a desire to build strong relationships with students and colleagues. This full-time Nursing Faculty position (with potential for continuing appointment and full professor rank) will begin August 2025. This is a 9-month position with summers off. The successful…
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to North 120th Avenue south of Washington Road — near the north county line — for a single-vehicle crash Saturday, March 1, shortly after 3:30 p.m. A red Volvo hit the rail of the bridge, and the approximate 30-year-old male driver was pinned inside the car, according to dispatch information.
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Daniel Lee DeHoff, 35, of Montague; breaking and entering a building with intent. Preliminary exam: March 18 at 1 p.m. – Austin Shelby Valentine, 36, of Mears; second-degree home invasion. Preliminary exam: March 11 at 1 p.m. – Steven Geno Rice II, 27, of Hart,…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: David Alan Worth, 40, of Mears, pleaded guilty Dec. 3 to second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Feb. 11 to five days in jail with credit for three days served; Alcoholic Anonymous twice a week; six months probation; and $1,055 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Arts Council has announced a new Oceana County art exhibition for 2025 — the Featured Artist Program. Oceana County is well represented by a diverse array of artists including functional, display and performing arts. The mission of the Pentwater Arts Council is to support the arts including visual, theater, music and performing arts and to advance…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025: 2:15 p.m., juvenile complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 7:45 p.m., suspicious situation, 100 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025:…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. A son was born to Alexandria Matlock of Fountain on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Jesse David Jacobson, the son of Toni and David Jacobson of Hart, was born on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at…
Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Harry was born in Hope, Mich., on January 22, 1923, the son of the late Lloyd and Matilda (Clemmenshaw) Raymond. He was a graduate of Pentwater High School. He married the late Alta Cummins, and together they shared five daughters. Harry and Alta…
SHELBY — The Friends of Shelby Area District Library are planning for warmer weather by launching a new project this spring — a seed library. This popular service is offered by libraries all over the country, including many in west Michigan. Beginning March 7, library card holders can stop by the Shelby library and check out up to 10 seed…
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman John Moolenaar (R—Michigan) reintroduced “bipartisan legislation to address high costs Michigan farmers are required to pay due to Department of Labor regulations,” states a press release from his office. The bill, the Supporting Farm Operations Act, would freeze the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for H-2A migrant farm workers at the 2023 rate through the end…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart Public Schools’ first-ever Faculty Feud is set for Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in the district’s auditorium at the middle school. Like the popular TV game show Family Feud, the competition will feature teams of five…
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Peterson Farms in Shelby Township is planning an expansion that will create 96 new jobs. The governor announced in a press release Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board support for the Oceana County project, along a residential project in Oakland County’s downtown Clawson. Combined, the projects will generate nearly $50 million in total capital investment, states…
Over 900 acres, migrant housing, prime farmland and extensive farm equipment for sale HART – Todd and Sarah Greiner of Todd Greiner Farms Packing LLC have announced a significant land and equipment auction as they transition their business focus, states a press release from the auction service handling the sale. “After 30 years of successful farming — raising asparagus, cherries,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after he allegedly ran naked down Garfield Road near 200th Avenue Monday, Feb. 24, shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man, who also…
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