HPD news, posted July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 13, 2024: 12:30 p.m., mental health complaint, 10 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. 3:16 p.m., wellbeing check, 10 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. 7:27 p.m., family trouble, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart. Friday, June 14, 2024: 8:07 a.m., noise…

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 Man accused of slitting another man’s throat held on $1 million bond

July 2, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 24-year-old Shelby man who was involved in an hours long standoff‎ with police after allegedly slitting another man’s throat is being held in the Oceana County Jail on a $1 million cash bond, according to court records. Logan Nathaniel Duvall was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Tuesday morning, July 2,…

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Cause of barn fire under investigation

July 2, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The cause of a barn fire at 109 S. Union St. Monday afternoon, July 1, is under investigation, said Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. An Oceana County fire investigator will conduct an investigation to determine the cause of the fire that destroyed the barn, which was an old blacksmith shop. The building was not…

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Marshville Dam Road back open to traffic

July 2, 2024

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Marshville Dam Road is now open to traffic after the completion a major construction project from 48th Avenue/Fish Road to 54th Avenue, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road commission made the announcement Tuesday afternoon, July 2, adding that the bridge work is completed. The road had been closed for over two months.

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Walkerville Public Schools honor roll

July 2, 2024

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  Congratulations to the following Wildcat students who were recently named to the honor roll: A Honor Roll  12th grade Zeontae DeLaPaz Yurika Nakayasu  11th grade Cora White 10th grade Lexi Oomen 9th grade Alexia Arellano 8th grade Marrison A. Simpson 7th grade Gabriela Berumen 6th grade…

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Lakes of Fire set for July 17-21 at Lucky Lake

July 2, 2024

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Just less than a month after the Electric Forest Festival wraps up at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, a smaller-scale event is slated for the weekend of July 17-21 at the nearby Lucky Lake Campground. “Lakes of Fire is an annual collaborative celebration of art and community, steeped in friendship, fire and wonder,” states lakesoffire.org. According…

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Shelby State Bank adds to branches, leadership teams

July 2, 2024

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has recently hired new staff members to its branches and leadership team. Megan Samuels has been hired as branch officer in Ludington (Amber Township). Samuels has been in banking since 2018, with diverse business relationships in Oceana and Mason counties. Born and raised in Hesperia, she attended Central Michigan University and is pursuing additional education.…

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Obituary: Timothy Allen Tate, 56, of Hart

July 2, 2024

Timothy “Tim” Allen Tate, 56, of Hart, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, Poppen Hospice Residence in Norton Shores. He was born September 15, 1967, to Jack and Regina (Aerts) Tate, the first born of their two sons. Tim graduated from Hart High School in 1985, and fondly remembered his year at Michigan State University, where he primarily took…

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Hart High School honor roll

July 2, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  Congratulations to the the following Hart High School students who were recently named to the honor roll: 12th Grade High Honors Julia Bishop Laura Bitely Imogene Brumbaugh Lluvia Burillo-Castro Damian DeMatteo Aiden DuMont Connor Edwards Alyson Enns Gregory Escamilla Matthew Fasier Chase Gale Grace Gamble…

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Employment: Middle School English Teacher

July 2, 2024

Employment: Middle School English Teacher Mason County Eastern Schools is hiring the position of Middle School English Teacher beginning the 2024-2025 school year. Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of application and resume to: Mr. Paul Shoup, Superintendent Mason County Eastern Schools 18 S. Main Street Custer, MI 49405 pshou@mceschools.com Qualifications: Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, Secondary English (BA)…

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Firefighters battle barn fire

July 1, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ‘It’s an exterior fight — we’re not going inside because the roof is caving right in.’ HART — Firefighters from multiple departments battled a barn fire near the city’s historic district Monday afternoon, July 1, at 109 S. Union St. No injuries were reported. The fire began in a small dog house and spread to…

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Fourth of July fireworks schedule

July 1, 2024

OCEANA COUNTY — The following is the schedule for Fourth of July fireworks displays this week: Tuesday, July 2: Hart Sparks fireworks over Hart Lake. Read more here Wednesday, July 3: Pentwater fireworks at Charles Mears State Park on Lake Michigan. Read more here Thursday, July 4: Thunder over the Dunes fireworks at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Read more…

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News alert: shed fire in Hart

July 1, 2024

HART — Hart, Pentwater and Shelby-Benona fire departments were dispatched to a small dog shed on fire, and the fire was spreading to a barn at 417 Washington Street Monday, July 1, at 3 p.m. UPDATE: The address is 109 S. Union St. — not 417 Washington Street — as initially dispatched. The barn caught fire, and other departments were…

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Probate judge candidate forum set for July 11 

July 1, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — The three candidates vying for the position of Oceana County’s next probate judge will participate in a forum at the West Michigan Research Station Thursday, July 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  This event aims to provide Oceana County residents the opportunity to hear from candidates (listed alphabetically) Eric Fox, Ryan Good and Anna Rapa. The Q&A session…

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Two suspects arrested following hours-long standoff

July 1, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Two male suspects were arrested shortly before 8 a.m. Monday, July 1, following an hours-long standoff with police. “We just made two arrests from an incident that started earlier,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast in a phone interview from the scene at Fourth and Maple streets. “Earlier in the morning, there had…

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 ‘Mayday’ call for sinking vessel was a prank

June 28, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A ’Mayday call’ of a sinking boat on Lake Michigan late Monday night, June 24, that sent rescuers into dangerous waters was a prank, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. After receiving the “Mayday” call, emergency crews searched Lake Michigan between the Little Sable Point Lighthouse and Pentwater looking for a watercraft…

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No criminal charges to be filed against driver in deadly sand drag crash

June 28, 2024

‘All activities come with risks. By participating in or spectating at events, certain risks are assumed.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon announced Friday, June 28, that no criminal charges will be filed against the 64-year-old man who was driving the Jeep CJ that veered out of control while racing at the Silver…

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Teacher’s death deemed suicide 

June 28, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The death of 33-year-old teacher Juan Carlos Lozano of New Era has been determined to be a suicide, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “It’s been deemed on his death certificate and through our investigation as self-inflicted,” said Sheriff Mast. “We have no evidence to the contrary.” The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office initially…

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