Employment: Mechanic

September 11, 2024

Employment: Mechanic The Mason County Road Commission is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Mechanic. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is not required to apply but would be required within six months after hire. Candidates experienced in truck and heavy equipment repair, electrical and hydraulic systems, air brakes and fabricating are preferred. Contact the Mason County Road Commission, 510…

Read more »

Employment: Heavy Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer

September 11, 2024

Employment: Heavy Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer The Mason County Road Commission is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer. The position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with endorsements and a minimum of three years related work experience. Candidates experienced in truck and construction equipment operation are preferred. Contact the Mason County Road Commission, 510 E. State Street,…

Read more »

Employment: Transition Coordinator

September 11, 2024

Employment: Transition Coordinator West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a full-time Transition Coordinator.  A bachelor’s or graduate degree in Special Education or a field related to the transition of youth with disabilities into adult life roles is required.  To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:…

Read more »

79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 10, 2024

September 10, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Khattab Almanaseer, 28, of 9312 Callero Dr., Niles, Illinois; delivery/manufacture methamphetamine/ecstasy; delivery/manufacture narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams and and delivery/manufacture of a schedule 1-3 drug. Competency hearing: Sept. 19 at 9:20 a.m. – Omar Mohammed Hashim, 25, of…

Read more »

Man sentenced to prison for arson

September 10, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 58-year-old Hart man who set a mattress on fire inside an apartment last April was sentenced Monday, Sept. 9, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court to a minimum of 27 months to a maximum of 20 years in prison.  Luna Jesus Trigo, of 2320 W. Baseline Rd., pleaded “no contest” to the…

Read more »

79th District Court sentences, posted Sept. 10, 2024

September 10, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Thomas Cody Frye, 33, of 62 N. Cook St., Hesperia, pleaded guilty Sept. 1 to giving false info to a police officer and was sentenced to 22 days in jail with credit for 22 days served and $125 in fines and costs. Travis James Bolles, 35, of…

Read more »

51st Circuit Court sentences, posted Sept. 10, 2024

September 10, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Dorothy Geneva Collins, of 7438 N. 128th Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty July 15 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Sept. 9 to one year in jail with credit for 119 days served and $598 in fines and costs. Charges of prisoner in possession of contraband…

Read more »

Women Who Care donate $14,700 to Hart VFW post

September 9, 2024

By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer HART — The 147 members of Women Who Care of Oceana County held their 49th quarterly meeting Sept. 3.  This time, attendees chose to have each member write a $100 personal check to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Post 1329, located at 802 S. State Street in Hart. Their gifts total $14,700 to…

Read more »

Portion of 176th Avenue closed

September 9, 2024

COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A portion of 176th Avenue from Madison Road to Jackson Road will be closed for road maintenance until further notice, the Oceana County Road Commission announced Monday Sept. 9. Local residents will be able to access their homes. ___________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

Read more »

Portion of 116th Avenue closed

September 9, 2024

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A section of 116th Avenue from Taylor Road to York Road is closed to traffic for road maintenance until further notice, the Oceana County Road Commission announced Monday Sept. 9. Local residents will be able to access their homes. _____________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…

Read more »

Police news, posted Sept. 9, 2024

September 9, 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: Friday, Sept. 6, 2024: 12:24 p.m., a lock to the gate at the Hart Cemetery was destroyed, West Main Street, City of Hart. The lock was valued at $35. 2:17 p.m., a…

Read more »

Police investigate counterfeit money case

September 9, 2024

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two men and one woman, all of whom are wanted on outstanding warrants, are suspects in a counterfeit money case, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A total of 88 fake $100 bills and 87 fake $20 bills were recovered following an investigation in the 8000 block of South Robinhood Drive Sunday, Sept. 8. “There was some…

Read more »

Man, 25, faces 15 years minimum for slitting man’s throat

September 9, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 25-year-old Shelby man who was involved in an hours long standoff‎ with police after slitting another man’s throat last July pleaded “no contest” to assault with intent to murder in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 9. Logan Nathaniel Duvall remains lodged in the Oceana County Jail on a $1 million…

Read more »

Former teacher and coach pleads guilty to accosting child

September 6, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WHITE CLOUD — A former Shelby High School teacher and boys’ soccer coach pleaded guilty in Newaygo County’s 27th Circuit Court last week to a felony of accosting a child for immoral purposes, according to court records. Jairo Humberto Coronado, 40, is scheduled for sentencing Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Robert D. Springstead.…

Read more »

Police news, posted Sept. 6, 2024

September 6, 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, Sept. 4, 2024: 11:15 a.m., a 41-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for home invasion, and a 52-year-old Montague man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, 3900 block of West Skeels Road,…

Read more »

HPD news, posted Sept. 6, 2024

September 6, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024: 3:44 a.m., juvenile complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 9:29 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 8:30 a.m., threats complaint, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 11:33 a.m., missing person, 400 block of Hart Street, City…

Read more »

Public Notice: Oceana County Planning Commission appointment

September 6, 2024

Public Notice: Oceana County Planning Commission appointment The Oceana County Planning Commission is seeking candidates for an opening on the commission. Additional information about the position is available online at www.oceana.mi.us Deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at 5 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 13, 2024. 

Read more »

Helicopters to inspect power lines

September 5, 2024

ITC Holdings Corporation will inspect high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment by helicopter throughout the state from approximately Sept. 9 to Oct. 4, weather permitting, states a press release from ITC. The helicopters will fly lower than usual near the transmission lines during the inspections. “The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system…

Read more »