Obituary: Esther Johnson, 81, of Hesperia

December 3, 2024

Esther Sue Johnson, 81, left this earth at 3:37 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at her home, due to a short illness. Sue was surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 26, 1943, in Lawrence, and was a lifelong resident of Hesperia. Sue was born in Lawrence on March 26, 1943, to Fred and Beulah May (Lands)…

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‘Spinning donuts’ yields felony charges for six local men

December 2, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Six local men face felony charges for allegedly ”spinning donuts” on a newly-paved road, causing $40,000 in damages. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated the malicious destruction of a 250-foot section of newly-paved East Baker Road in Newfield Township caused by vandals “spinning donuts.” The Oceana County Road Commission reported that the road…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published Dec. 2, 2024

December 2, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Andrew Bert Dykman, 34, pleaded guilty Sept. 30 to fraudulent use of a public utility and was sentenced Nov. 25 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; two years probation; and $1,665 in fines, costs and restitution. – Stephanie Marie Christmann, 52,…

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Williams leaving West Michigan CMH for Florida position

December 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — Lisa Williams, chief executive officer of West Michigan Community Mental Health, has accepted a position as a CEO for another behavioral healthcare organization in Florida. She will be resigning from the local position effective Jan. 31, 2025. Williams has been with WMCMH for 25 years and has served as its CEO for the past 11 years. “WMCMH has…

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Police seek public’s help in solving break-in

December 2, 2024

FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in to a garage that was reported Friday, Nov. 29, shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of East M 20, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The intruder or intruders cut a padlock to gain access to the garage. Items stolen include a Craftsman radial arm saw…

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Police news, published Dec. 2, 2024

December 2, 2024

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: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024: 1:53 p.m., domestic violence, no arrest, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024: 10:21 a.m., larceny of a Snap On ratchet valued at…

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Creole du Nord to perform Friday evening in Hart

December 2, 2024

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present Creole du Nord Friday, Dec. 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium at Hart Middle School. Tickets are available at the door or online at hartseries.org. Louisiana music brings a real element of passion to this band. It has become the mission of the bandleader Mark…

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HPD news, published Dec. 2, 2024

December 2, 2024

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, Nov. 21, 2024: 3:27 p.m., animal complaint, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024: 10:43 a.m., larceny, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 3:39 p.m.,…

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Winter storm watch issued for Oceana County

December 1, 2024

UPDATE: NWS updated this forecast Sunday afternoon, putting Oceana County under a winter weather advisory from 7 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday. Storm could produce a foot of snow OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm watch for west Michigan that is in effect from 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, until…

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Recent death: James Milton Mize, 83, of Pentwater

November 30, 2024

James Milton Mize, 83, of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. James was born on July 24, 1941, the son of Oscar Mize and Martha (Johnson) Mize. He graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1959. On September 16, 1977, he married Anna (Ray) Mize. James worked as a manager at Hall’s Drive In, Inc. where he retired in…

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Obituary; Connie Kirwin, 73, of Walkerville

November 28, 2024

Connie Marie (Perry) Kirwin, 73, left this earth at 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Trinity Health Hospital in Muskegon due to a brief illness. She was born August 29, 1951, in Hart and was a lifelong resident of Walkerville. Connie married Roger Kirwin on October 4, 1969, and raised three children together.  Throughout Connie’s life she enjoyed…

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Daily briefing subscription supports local news

November 27, 2024

Would you like to receive a daily summary of the day’s news from both Mason County Press and Oceana County Press? For $10 a month, you will receive the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing, a re-cap of the day’s stories from both sites conveniently sent to your email inbox. That’s about 33 cents a day. The easiest way is to sign up…

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Recent death: Connie Marie Kirwin, 73, of Walkerville

November 27, 2024

Connie Marie Kirwin, 73, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. A celebration of life open house will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72nd Avenue, Hart. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com   ________ Receive daily…

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Jury finds woman guilty of ‘super drunk driving’

November 26, 2024

HART — A jury found a 25-year-old Ludington woman guilty of a misdemeanor of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC), also called “super drunk driving,” in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, Nov. 25. Kaytlyn Danielle Bailey is set for sentencing Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. The jury deliberated approximately 30 minutes before returning with its verdict, said…

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Two people injured in M 20 crash

November 26, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured in a semi truck vs. pickup truck crash on M 20 near 88th Avenue Monday, Nov. 25, around 3:15 p.m. A 49-year-old White Cloud woman, who was the driver of a white 2022 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, and her passenger — a 51-year-old White Cloud man — were transported by Life EMS to…

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Depot Insurance Agency partners with Smith & Eddy Insurance

November 26, 2024

HART — Smith & Eddy Insurance is expanding its services and strengthening its market presence in Oceana County through a partnership with the Depot Insurance Agency, 208 Washington St. The partnership allows both companies to leverage their combined expertise to deliver enhanced insurance products and services to their growing client base in Oceana County, according to Scott Smith, president of…

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Employment: Lead Child Caregiver/Pre-K to 3 Teacher

November 26, 2024

Employment: Lead Child Caregiver/Pre-K to 3 Teacher Ludington Area Catholic School is seeking a full-time lead PK-3 teacher/lead caregiver to begin immediately in our dynamic, faith-filled, child care center.  This position is PK-3 teacher in the a.m. and a transition to the lead caregiver for our wraparound program in the afternoon. * Full-time, day position with a competitive hourly wage…

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Employment: School Secretary

November 26, 2024

Employment: School Secretary Ludington Area Catholic School is seeking applications for the position of School Secretary for the current school year. Applicants must have: Excellent secretarial skills (verbal/written), including computer applications; Exceptional customer service and cheerful disposition; Demonstrates ability to set priorities and organize work effectively; Able to represent the school in a positive manner to those who call, write…

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News alert: Traffic crash at M 20 and 88th Avenue

November 25, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to M 20 near South 88th Avenue for a two-vehicle crash Monday, Nov. 25, shortly before 3:30 p.m. According to dispatch information, the crash involved a semi truck and a passenger vehicle. M 20 was closed in the vicinity of the crash, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. ______________________________ Please Support Local…

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Weekend police news, published Nov. 25, 2024

November 25, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024: 9:27 p.m., larceny of a vehicle key, 3200 block of North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 9:47 p.m., an 18-year-old Shelby woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated and…

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Hart High School Honor Roll

November 25, 2024

  Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. High Honors Seniors Devyn Adams, Brianna Arjona , AnnElise Bitely, Joseph Bizon , Joshua Bustos, Brooklyn Carter, Nora Chickering, Brody Clark, Aiden Coker, Kelsey Copenhaver, Alisya Cruz, Irelyn Cunningham, Jennifer DeBrot, Olivia DeBrot, Kailey Edenburn, James Galindo Lucio, Kevon Gray, Jacqueline Guerrero, Avery Guikema,…

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