Closings and cancellations, Jan. 9, 2017. Hart Public Schools. Shelby Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. Hesperia Community Schools.
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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 9, 2017. Hart Public Schools. Shelby Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. Hesperia Community Schools.
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Mabel M. Parker, 98, of Montague, passed away Sat. January 7, 2017. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Isabel Garcia, 93, of New Era, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.
Jack White named Hart fire chief. #OceanaCountyNews #HartAreaFireDepartment By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White is now also the Hart Area fire chief, replacing long-time chief Ken Klotz who resigned from the position. The Hart Area Fire Authority Board voted unanimously, Dec. 22, to give the job to White, said Hart Area Fire Department Secretary/Treasurer Dan…
New Era man charged with arson. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 24-year-old New Era man faces up to 10 years in prison for allegedly using kerosene or some type of accelerant that set a house on fire in Newfield Township last month. Daniel D. Guerra, of 2517 Yale Rd., Unit 1, was arrested Dec. 29 by…
78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Sidney B. Fuller, 54, of 3761 N. 144th Ave., Hart, was arrested Dec. 16 by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) for a felony of larceny in a building and third-offense habitual offender. Preliminary conference: Jan. 9 at…
#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews 78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Morgan James Pearson, 19, of 160 S. East St., Walkerville, was found guilty Dec. 21 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for…
Hart man arrested for third-offense OWI, DWLS. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Hart man arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and driving while license suspended (DWLS) Thursday, Jan. 5, at 9:31 p.m. on Ridge Road near Jackson Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent police activity includes: Jan 4,…
Recent birth, reported Jan. 5, 2017 #OceanaCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alexa Emeli Rodriguez, the daughter of Maria Beltran Flores and Victor Rodriguez of New Era, was born December 30, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please…
It’s time radio stations stop stealing our news, pictures. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Today, I was going to post an editorial about Mason County Press celebrating its fifth anniversary this month. I was going to reflect on the past five years and praise the small team that works so hard to bring you the news of our area, at…
HPD investigates break-in. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering that occurred Monday, Jan. 2, in the 500 block of South Courtland Street. Miscellaneous items were stolen after an intruder or intruders gained entry to an unlocked porch, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. Other recent police activity includes: Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2016:…
Port Huron boy begins to miraculously heal after horrific crash. #OceanaCountyNews #US31crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. PORT HURON — Connor Weston, 5, is finally home after being hospitalized for six months following a horrific crash that almost took his life, July 5, on US 31 near New Era. Connor and his family were traveling between summer vacation destinations when their…
#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Snowmobile stolen. The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw and ServPro with offices in Ludington, Manistee and Cadillac, 231-843-9075, www.servpromanisteeludingtonandcadillac.com LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of a 1984 Polaris snowmobile that was stolen from the 9000 block…
Police investigate stolen car. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw and ServPro with offices in Ludington, Manistee and Cadillac, 231-843-9075, www.servpromanisteeludingtonandcadillac.com COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 1991 Toyota Corolla was stolen from the 5000 block of North 176th Avenue on New Year’s Day at 2:46 a.m., according…
Man admits to driving under the influence of heroin. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Nicole Lynn Kaiser, 28, of 50 Wayne Road, Pentwater, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 3, in 51st Circuit Court to heroin possession under 25 grams and and second-offense habitual offender. Her plea agreement calls for a one-year discretionary jail term with six months up front;…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Wesley Glenn Strait, 76, of Hart, passed away January 2, 2017. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart.See complete list of deaths here.
Fire destroys Elbridge Township house. #OceanaCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – A man and his two children are out of a home following a fire Monday night. Walkerville and Crystal Valley fire departments were dispatched to the William Monroe residence, 3291 N. 120th Ave., about 8:45 p.m. “The house was fully engulfed when I got on scene, with…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Emil Jacob Adams, 71, of Pentwater, passed away December 30, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart.
More fun activities on tap this winter. #HesperiaCommunityLibrary HESPERIA — There were many great photos submitted to the “Hesperia, The Way I See It” photo contest sponsored by the Hesperia Community Library and the Friends of the Library. People shared photos of their dogs and frogs, local lakes, the skies and the woods. There were categories for students and adults…
Workshop aims at reducing drug, alcohol use. #OceanaCountyNews #PrimeForLife HART — Teens and young adults are often faced with opportunities to drink and use drugs. The Prime for Life Program helps youth learn how to reduce their risk of drug and alcohol-related problems, by making choices that protect the things that they value. The program helps participants change their drinking…
Wild game dinner Jan. 14 #WalkervilleWesleyanChurch WALKERVILLE — Things are going to get wild at the inaugural Wild Game Dinner at Walkerville Wesleyan Church Saturday, Jan. 14, at 5 p.m. The menu will include wild game such as fish, venison, turtle, bear and quail; vegetable; rolls; cake; and cookies. There will be door prizes, vendors and silent auction. Terry Montambo…
Tow company offers free rides, tows through 2017. #OceanaCountyNews #OperationGuardianAngel MONTAGUE — Eagle Towing is serving as a designated driver this New Year’s weekend and throughout 2017 by offering free rides and tows to partiers through a program called, Operation Guardian Angel. Operations Manager Andrew Heykoop said the goal is to reduce deaths and injury accidents in the area. Eagle…
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