Housing, office space, building trades training center proposed for church property By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Housing, office space and a building trades training center were proposed to the Hart City TIFA (Tax Increment Financing Authority) Board to redevelop the former Congregational United Church property on State Street during a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 6. City officials heard from…
County board OKs police contract with Hesperia By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — It has been years since the Village of Hesperia has had a police force, so Oceana County sheriff’s deputies step in to provide protection. The Oceana County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a one-year contract renewal with the village to continue providing police patrols. The board…
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Employment Opportunity: Middle School Student Success Specialist Mason County Central Schools is currently accepting applications for the position of Middle School Student Success Specialist. For details and to apply visit: www.mccschools.org Job #581 Application deadline: Feb. 16, 2024 This is a paid posting. Posted Feb. 8 to 16, 2024
Dollar Tree store to open in Hart By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A new dollar store will be opening in Hart soon after the city’s planning commission approved a site plan last week. “At last Thursday’s meeting, they approved a site plan to construct a Dollar Tree on Polk Road in between the current location of AutoZone and…
West Shore Wolves win second straight district title VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Wolves won their second straight district title, qualifying for a shot at the state championship. The squad captured the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) District 6 title in the tournament last weekend in Muskegon, after defeating Big Rapids 9-2; Grand Valley Stars 7-0; Kalamazoo Wings White…
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Man who died in apartment fire identified SHELBY — The man who died in an apartment fire Monday night, Feb. 5, has been identified as 38-year-old Erasmo Valencia, according to the Shelby-Benona Fire Department. “The victim, 38-year-old Erasmo Valencia, was extricated from the room at 10:13 p.m. and assisted to the ground via firefighters and turned over to Life EMS…
Man dies in apartment fire By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — A man died in an apartment fire at 23 N. Michigan Avenue Monday night, Feb. 5. According to dispatch information, the man was trapped upstairs, and firefighters extricated him. Oceana County Emergency Management Director Troy Maloney confirmed that the man died. Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours.…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Feb. 5, 2024 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Bradley James Skofic, Sr., 46, of 3110 W. Tahoe Trl., New Era, pleaded “no contest” Nov. 27, 2023 to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and was sentenced Jan. 29, 2024 to 136 days in jail with credit for 136 days…
Hart woman sentenced to prison for drug delivery HART — A 34-year-old Hart woman was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court, Jan. 29, for five felony drug delivery convictions. Marjorie Janelle Walt, of 2255 Young Rd., pleaded guilty, Dec. 20, 2023 to two counts of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and three counts of…
Hart man sentenced to prison for CSC HART — A 33-year-old Hart man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court, Jan. 29, to three to 15 years in prison for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Ricardo Moreno Barrios, of 2 W. Main St., sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. The…
Pentwater Yacht Club receives national award PENTWATER — The US Sailing One Design Club award recognizes administrative excellence, fleet growth, creative programming, regatta support and member contribution to one-design sailing, states a press release from the organization. This prestigious national award has been given to some of the most significant sailing clubs in the country. Now, the Pentwater Yacht Club…
Police news, posted Feb. 5, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Jan. 29, 2024: 6:28 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 52-year-old Hart man was cited for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS), Polk Road, Hart Township. Tuesday,…
128th Avenue in Ferry closed FERR TOWNSHIP — A portion of 128th Avenue between Warren and Pierce roads will be closed daily for road work, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up, and local residents will be able to access their homes.
Raymond Leroy Warner, 91, of Pentwater, died on Sunday February 4, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.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 and individuals. Three ways…
HPD news, posted Feb. 4, 2024 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, Jan. 25, 2024: 1:49 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 8:20 a.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, 300 block of Johnson Street,…
Photo feature: Pentwater breakwater This photo feature is presented by Hansen Foods, 3750 Polk Rd., Hart. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER — While much of the snow has melted, it was still prominent mid-week on the breakwater in Pentwater.
Amish-owned ag business destroyed by fire By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Eight area fire departments battled a fire at Cushman Creek Supply Seed & Fertilizer in the early morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 3. The Amish-owned business located at 9276 E. Skeels Rd. is a total loss, said Cpt. Kelvin Roberson of the Hesperia Area Fire Department.…
Vintage snowmobiles gather at fairgrounds for Winterfest HART — There may not be much snow on the ground, but there are plenty of snowmobiles at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Vintage snowmobile enthusiasts gathered at the fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 3, for Hart Winterfest. This year’s featured snowmobile is Mercury, but all brands are welcome to join, said event organizer Kevin Hallack.…
Hart High School Snowcoming royalty Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School celebrated Snowcoming Friday evening, Feb. 2, crowning Queen Lynessa Fielder and King Noah Smith. Court members include: Chase Gale, Gabby Schmieding, Noah Smith, Lynessa Fielder, Aiden DuMont, Sam Trojanowski, Jesse Jacobs, and Abby Hicks. Contributed…
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