FERRY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of 148th Avenue and Yonker Road Monday, March 13, at 11:15 a.m. for a vehicle crash causing injuries. No one was transported by ambulance.
79th District Court arraignments, March 10, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Damian Michael Wilder, of 415 State St., Shelby; Shelby Police Department (SPD); felonies of unarmed robbery and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of third-degree retail fraud. Probable cause hearing: March 21 at 1 p.m. Bail:…
HPD news, March 10, 2023 The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, March 2, 2023: 2:30 a.m., suspicious situation, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 10:31 a.m., wellbeing check, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. 12:24 p.m., medical assist, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart. 1:49 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of…
Competition offers $5,000 for local food and beverage entrepreneurs MUSKEGON — The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has partnered with Greater Muskegon Economic Development, The Right Place and its partners in Lake, Mason, Oceana, and Newaygo counties on an initiative to provide launch and business growth opportunities to small businesses specializing in food and beverage product development. The in-person pitch competition…
Breaking and entering, home invasion charges against man convicted for killing infant son dismissed HART — Home invasion and breaking and entering charges against a 37-year-old Ludington man who was sentenced in Mason County last month to 25-70 years in prison for killing his 2-month-old son have been dismissed. Craig David Overla was facing charges in Oceana County, but they…
Township officials hope to relocate historic hall so it can be preserved By Allison Scarbrough, Editor COLFAX TOWNSHIP — The historical building that served as the Colfax Township Hall for over a century and a half needs to be relocated, and township officials are seeking interested parties willing to move it. The old structure located at the corner of Jackson…
Fire department offering free smoke detectors to Oceana County residents By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — The Shelby-Benona Fire Department has a large supply of smoke detectors, and the firefighters would like to install them in houses around Oceana County. The smoke detectors and the installation are both free. “We have a lot of smoke detectors, and they’re not doing…
Hart Township man arrested for catalytic converter theft HART TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Hart Township man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Monday, March 6, around 1:15 p.m. in the 3900 block of West Monroe Road for stealing a catalytic converter, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Other recent police activity in…
Winter weather advisory issued for this evening, Friday morning A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Oceana County and several other Michigan counties beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9, until 11 a.m. Friday, March 10. Total snow accumulations of 4-6 inches are expected. Other counties included in the advisory are Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo,…
WSCC hosts 25th annual high school art exhibition WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College art department will host the 25th annual regional high school art exhibition, titled “Faces: Emotions and Expressions” beginning today in the college’s Manierre Dawson…
Obituary: Hayley Flanery, 26, of Holton, formerly of Hesperia Hayley Marie Flanery, 26, of Holton, formerly of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 5, 2023. She was born April 5, 1996, in Fremont, the daughter of Scott and Chris (Flanery) Venne. Hayley was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. Above all, Hayley had a genuine and caring personality,…
Hot-shooting Hart begins district action with perfect 22-0 record Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The Hart Pirates are one of only three boys varsity basketball teams in the state to finish the 2022-23 regular season with an undefeated record. They are the hottest hoops…
Obituary: Gerrett Varenhorst, 43, of Hart Gerrett John Varenhorst, 43, of Hart, passed away unexpectantly Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was born September 2, 1979, in Shelby, the son of John Varenhorst III and Janet Sayers. Gerrett lived his entire life in Hart. He attended Hart High School and graduated with the class of 1998. Gerrett married the love of…
Obituary: Donna Hodges, 86, of Crystal Valley Donna Jean Anita Hodges, 86, passed away unexpectedly March 5, 2023, following a short illness. Donna Jean Anita Hodges was born to Bethel, nee Boundy, and Stillman Berry in Illinois on May 19, 1936. Later Bethel and Donna moved to Crystal Valley and Bethel remarried Dale Hasty. Donna had two younger siblings: Karen…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 7, 2023 Hayley Marie Flanery, 26, of Holton, formerly of Hesperia, died on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Hesperia Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Lynnette Kay Voorheis, 74, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Listing of…
