By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 68-year-old Montague man who fell into the 36-degree waters of Lake Michigan Wednesday morning, April 16, at the Benona Township Park was rescued by two other fishermen. Raymond Lohman was wearing chest-high waders while surf fishing in Lake Michigan at the park, which is also called Stony Lake Oval, around 8:30…
NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Newfield Township Supervisor Joan David has been re-elected to the Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors, serving as director of MTA District 11, which encompasses Lake, Mason and Oceana counties. David was re-elected to the position by her township peers at a caucus election at MTA’s 2025 Annual Educational Conference earlier this month in Grand Rapids. Serving…
HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jason Alan Ennis, 38, pleaded no contest Feb. 10 to possession of burglar’s tools and was sentenced April 14 to one year in jail; $6,355.02 in restitution; and $598 in fines and costs. One count of trespassing was dismissed. – Adam Scott Schilz-Kissling, 33, pleaded…
HART — The Monarch, an arts, culture, yoga and wellness center, was chosen as the winning proposal for redeveloping the former Congregational United Church. The Hart Tax Increment Finance Authority selected the winning proposal by Cindy Beth Davis-Dykema for its Pitch for the Parcel redevelopment initiative “created to revitalize a prominent and historic property in downtown Hart,” states a press…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the Benona Township Park, more commonly known as the Stony Lake Oval, for a 65-year-old man “found in the water” Wednesday, April 16, shortly after 8:30 a.m. The man was “blue in color, breathing,” according to dispatch information. An Aeromed helicopter was called to transport the man from Trinity Health Shelby Hospital.…
Nevada Draper, a 12th grade homeschooled student from Hesperia, won the 2025 Congressional Art Competition’s grand prize with her painting, “One Generation Away.” Nevada was announced as the winner of the competition last week at a reception at the Green Charter Township Hall. Her artwork will be on display at the United States Capitol for the next year where it…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. EAST LANSING — The Hart Varsity Quiz Bowl squad competed in its third consecutive Class B State Finals at Michigan State University Saturday, April 12. “In a grueling 10-match day of five preliminary matches and five finals matches, the team battled to earn seventh place…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart High School is hosting the Second Annual Troy Moran Tractor Day Parade Thursday, April 24, at 9 a.m. “Last year, Troy Moran encouraged our leadership class at HHS to create an Ag Week to really celebrate and…
HART — A 45-year-old man convicted of methamphetamine possession and second-offense habitual offender was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 14. Dean Comrade McCallum pleaded guilty, Jan. 27. He received credit for 75 days served in jail. McCallum was discharged from prison May 16, 2024 after serving a two to…
Ronald John Stratil, 82, of Hesperia, finished his race upon this Earth, strong in his Faith, and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Ronald was born March 20, 1943, in Muskegon, to John and Donna (Houston) Stratil. A lifelong resident of Hesperia, he married his high school sweetheart, Pamela Ann Wright,…
Laura Lynn Huffman, 77, of Hesperia, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was born April 3, 1948, in Cold Springs Township, Michigan, the daughter of Cecil and Catherine (Dingus) Bailey. Laura graduated from Northwestern Michigan College as a licensed practical nurse. She enjoyed playing the 120 bass accordion for her family and friends, as well as sewing. Laura married…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 32-year-old homeless man was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of five to 15 years for second-degree home invasion and two and a half to 10 years for methamphetamine possession in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 14. Rob Roger Smith pleaded guilty to the charges Monday. His previous plea, Dec. 16,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 56-year-old Pleasant Lake, Michigan man who shot and killed two dogs in the 7400 block of Johnson Road in Benona Township last July was sentenced to six months in jail in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 14. Thomas John Duling pleaded “no contest” to two counts of animal cruelty and…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. OCEANA COUNTY — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies arrested four suspects for operating while intoxicated during separate traffic stops over the weekend, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A 49-year-old Holland, Michigan woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated Saturday, April 12, at…
Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, from 5 to 7 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.
Next week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WEARE TOWNSHIP — Public safety telecommunicators are often the unsung heroes of emergency response, and next week — April 13-19 — is a time to honor them during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. “Let’s take a moment to honor the incredible individuals behind every 911 call —…
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: Monday, April 7, 2025: Midnight, a 38-year-old Montague woman was arrested for probation violation and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, 8100 block of South 72nd Avenue, Grant Township. She was lodged in the Oceana County…
Laura Lynn Huffman, 77, of Hesperia, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was born April 3, 1948, in Cold Springs Township, Michigan, the daughter of Cecil and Catherine (Dingus) Bailey. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Hesperia Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com www.beaconfh.com ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
Over 30 garbage bags of litter collected PENTWATER — Pentwater Service Club members were hard at work, cleaning up litter along US 31 Tuesday, April 8. The cleanup area covered a stretch of US 31 from Wayne Road to the Pentwater exit on Monroe Road — both northbound and southbound lanes. Fifteen cub members and other volunteers helped collect over…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Piero Farska Atachao, 26, of 1006 W. Arch, Tampa, Florida; one count of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy, one count of delivery/manufacture of a narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams and one count of delivery/manufacture of a schedule 1-3 drug. Preliminary exam: April 29 at 1…
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, April 3, 2025: 4 p.m., peacekeeping, 50 block of State Street, City of Hart. 8:07 p.m., suspicious situation, 400 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 11:22 p.m., domestic assault, 400 block…
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