Notice of Public Hearing: Weare Township A public hearing of the proposed 2024-2025 general fund budget of the Township of Weare shall be held on March 26, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Weare Township Hall at 6506 N. Oceana Dr. Hart, MI 49420. The property tax millage rate for support of this proposed budget shall be a subject of…
Woodrow “Woody” Ernest Millspaugh, Jr., 78, of Scottville passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Woody was born on August 17, 1945 in Flint, the oldest child of Woodrow and Georgia (Lucas) Millspaugh, Sr., and graduated from Goodrich High School with the class of 1963. He furthered his education at Central Michigan University and completed his bachelor’s degree after serving his…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — First grader Claire Pochyla raised the most money of any student for her school’s playground fundraiser, earning her the prize of being “Principal for the Day.” “I won the fundraiser because I got the most money, and then…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a semi truck crash on southbound US 31 near Monroe Road Monday, March 18, around 1 p.m. The caller reported to Mason Oceana 911 that the male semi truck driver was able to exit the vehicle and was not injured.
WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Grand Haven man suffered minor injuries in a rollover crash on US 31 Sunday, March 17, around 10:30 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man was southbound in a 2003 Ford F150 pickup truck near Monroe Road “when he lost control and went left off the highway, striking a pine…
HART TOWNSHIP — Oceana County emergency first responders saved two people who were trapped inside a burning SUV after it crashed on US 31 Saturday, March 16, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “The occupants did suffer some injuries but were very fortunate that they were able to be pulled from the vehicle as it was on fire…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, over the weekend: Sunday, March 17, 2024: 12:29 p.m., a 27-year-old Allendale man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs, US 31 and Monroe Road, Weare Township. He…
EGELSTON TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County — A 38-year-old man was shot and killed while trying to invade a home in the 700 block of Chatterson Road Monday, March 18, shortly before 2 a.m., according to the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. “A male subject appeared to be under the influence and was banging on the complainant’s window,” states a press release. “The…
Joyce Arlene Kinstner, 74, passed away March 11, 2024. She was born March 25, 1949, in Fremont, the daughter of George and Gertie (Monroe) McCastle. Joyce had many working experiences over the years, most of which was service for the elderly. Caring and respecting her elders was instilled in her by her parents from a young age. Joyce had a…
Sara Kathleen “Trinkie” (Hornsby) Avila, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, entered the kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Muskegon, at the age of 46. She was born June 27, 1977, in Shelby, to Richard and Venus Hornsby. Trinkie was known for her loving and protective nature, her independence, sense of humor, outspokenness, and most…
Notice to Bidders: Streetlight LED Conversion, Riverside Park, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is requesting bids to replace or convert five decorative streetlight fixtures and six exterior area lights to LED at Riverside Park. Project specifics and documents can be viewed at Scottville City Hall and online at www.cityofscottville.org. Site visits can be scheduled by calling 231-757-4729. Bids…
Sandra Lynn Purdy, 57, of Hart, died on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers…
Mark Charles Smith, 54, of Hart, died on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…
Notice to Bidders: Demolition of Structures, McPhail Field, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is requesting bids for the demolition of two football field press boxes and a 20-feet by 20-feet wood building at McPhail Field, State Street (US 10), Scottville. The successful bidder will completely remove structures and remediate land including grass seeding. Bid specifications can be viewed…
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GRAND RAPIDS — A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Trent William Witteveen, 39, of Montague with wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Western District of Michigan. Witteveen, formerly of Pentwater, operated a timber harvesting business under the names “Titan Timber” and “Titans Timber LLC,” according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. “Hard…
HART TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a vehicle crash on southbound US 31 near the Hart rest area Saturday, March 16, shortly before noon. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured, but the caller reported to Mason-Oceana 911 that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was evacuated. The scene was cleared at 12:43 p.m.
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — In an age of big box shopping centers and dollar stores, small town grocers must adapt to compete against the corporate giants. Ed’s Orchard Market is a prime example of a local family-owned grocery store that has proven it is here to stay for generations. “We offer a pretty wide variety of products…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A Raven .25-caliber pistol valued at $350 was stolen during a break-in that was reported Monday, March 11, around 2:30 p.m. in the 7500 block of South 142nd Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. In a separate incident,…
‘At one residence he was trying to gain entry into, he was met with the homeowner who defended the residence with a firearm.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Newaygo man who was in an apparent drug-induced delusional state while on a break-in crime spree remains hospitalized for multiple cuts and gashes he suffered while breaking…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Juvenile culprits involved in two separate vandalism cases have been caught, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A 15-year-old Shelby girl and a 16-year-old Shelby boy allegedly spray painted graffiti on 18 school buses at Shelby Public Schools and vandalized nearby Getty Park, said Sheriff Mast. “She’s an absolute hell on wheels,”…
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