A winter storm watch is in effect beginning Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. OCEANA COUNTY — An Alberta Clipper system is predicted to bring snow squalls, high winds and periods of heavy snow to west Michigan Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 4 and 5. The US National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for most of the western…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Benito Escamilla, Jr., 54, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty Nov. 26 to larceny less than $200 and was sentenced to 89 days suspended jail with credit for 89 days served and $345 in fines, costs and restitution. Escamilla pleaded…
By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Working with stained glass is a popular skill taught at the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center, and members have been quite busy the past few months. A “Christmas Craft Workshop” recently attracted 15 members who had fun learning to make beautiful Christmas ornaments. One design was a stained glass snowflake. “The past year has…
Esther Sue Johnson, 81, left this earth at 3:37 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at her home, due to a short illness. Sue was surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 26, 1943, in Lawrence, and was a lifelong resident of Hesperia. Sue was born in Lawrence on March 26, 1943, to Fred and Beulah May (Lands)…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Six local men face felony charges for allegedly ”spinning donuts” on a newly-paved road, causing $40,000 in damages. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated the malicious destruction of a 250-foot section of newly-paved East Baker Road in Newfield Township caused by vandals “spinning donuts.” The Oceana County Road Commission reported that the road…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Andrew Bert Dykman, 34, pleaded guilty Sept. 30 to fraudulent use of a public utility and was sentenced Nov. 25 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; two years probation; and $1,665 in fines, costs and restitution. – Stephanie Marie Christmann, 52,…
LUDINGTON — Lisa Williams, chief executive officer of West Michigan Community Mental Health, has accepted a position as a CEO for another behavioral healthcare organization in Florida. She will be resigning from the local position effective Jan. 31, 2025. Williams has been with WMCMH for 25 years and has served as its CEO for the past 11 years. “WMCMH has…
FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in to a garage that was reported Friday, Nov. 29, shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of East M 20, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The intruder or intruders cut a padlock to gain access to the garage. Items stolen include a Craftsman radial arm saw…
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, Nov. 27, 2024: 1:53 p.m., domestic violence, no arrest, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024: 10:21 a.m., larceny of a Snap On ratchet valued at…
HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present Creole du Nord Friday, Dec. 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium at Hart Middle School. Tickets are available at the door or online at hartseries.org. Louisiana music brings a real element of passion to this band. It has become the mission of the bandleader Mark…
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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024: 3:27 p.m., animal complaint, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024: 10:43 a.m., larceny, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 3:39 p.m.,…
UPDATE: NWS updated this forecast Sunday afternoon, putting Oceana County under a winter weather advisory from 7 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday. Storm could produce a foot of snow OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm watch for west Michigan that is in effect from 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, until…
James Milton Mize, 83, of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. James was born on July 24, 1941, the son of Oscar Mize and Martha (Johnson) Mize. He graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1959. On September 16, 1977, he married Anna (Ray) Mize. James worked as a manager at Hall’s Drive In, Inc. where he retired in…
Connie Marie (Perry) Kirwin, 73, left this earth at 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Trinity Health Hospital in Muskegon due to a brief illness. She was born August 29, 1951, in Hart and was a lifelong resident of Walkerville. Connie married Roger Kirwin on October 4, 1969, and raised three children together. Throughout Connie’s life she enjoyed…
Would you like to receive a daily summary of the day’s news from both Mason County Press and Oceana County Press? For $10 a month, you will receive the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing, a re-cap of the day’s stories from both sites conveniently sent to your email inbox. That’s about 33 cents a day. The easiest way is to sign up…
Connie Marie Kirwin, 73, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. A celebration of life open house will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72nd Avenue, Hart. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com ________ Receive daily…
HART — A jury found a 25-year-old Ludington woman guilty of a misdemeanor of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC), also called “super drunk driving,” in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, Nov. 25. Kaytlyn Danielle Bailey is set for sentencing Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. The jury deliberated approximately 30 minutes before returning with its verdict, said…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured in a semi truck vs. pickup truck crash on M 20 near 88th Avenue Monday, Nov. 25, around 3:15 p.m. A 49-year-old White Cloud woman, who was the driver of a white 2022 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, and her passenger — a 51-year-old White Cloud man — were transported by Life EMS to…
HART — Smith & Eddy Insurance is expanding its services and strengthening its market presence in Oceana County through a partnership with the Depot Insurance Agency, 208 Washington St. The partnership allows both companies to leverage their combined expertise to deliver enhanced insurance products and services to their growing client base in Oceana County, according to Scott Smith, president of…
Employment: Lead Child Caregiver/Pre-K to 3 Teacher Ludington Area Catholic School is seeking a full-time lead PK-3 teacher/lead caregiver to begin immediately in our dynamic, faith-filled, child care center. This position is PK-3 teacher in the a.m. and a transition to the lead caregiver for our wraparound program in the afternoon. * Full-time, day position with a competitive hourly wage…
Employment: School Secretary Ludington Area Catholic School is seeking applications for the position of School Secretary for the current school year. Applicants must have: Excellent secretarial skills (verbal/written), including computer applications; Exceptional customer service and cheerful disposition; Demonstrates ability to set priorities and organize work effectively; Able to represent the school in a positive manner to those who call, write…
.png)
