By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 57-year-old Hesperia man pleaded “no contest” to a felony of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder during a final pretrial hearing in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 22. Joseph Owen Pulsipher, of 9430 E. Filmore Rd., agreed to serve a five to 10 year prison…
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: Tuesday, April 16, 2024: 7:55 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 34-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, methamphetamine possession, driving while license suspended and on an outstanding warrant, Polk Road and…
‘We were able to save one rabbit that was upstairs, and he’s doing well.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — Firefighters from Grant Township, Shelby-Benona and Montague departments quickly extinguished a house fire at 7967 Michigan Ave. Sunday afternoon, April 21, and saved a pet rabbit that was trapped upstairs. “When we got here, there was pretty heavy smoke…
Congratulations to Joseluis Andaverde and Laura Bitely who were crowned Hart High School Prom King and Queen Saturday night, April 20, 2024. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. Contributed photo
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: Friday, April 5, 2024: 10:21 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 2:2 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 4:54 p.m., suspicious situation,…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, April 17, the Michigan Education Association (MEA) 13-B Coordinating Council recently recognized nine students from nine area high schools as Academic All-Stars during a banquet at West Shore Community College. Criteria for selection of the MEA Academic All-Star Award included a student’s scholarship, leadership, character, and service. The recipients of the 28th annual awards included:…
Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; 2 years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…
Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Public Schools Shelby Middle School and Shelby High School This is a paid posting. Posted until May 3, 2024.
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Walkerville man who spent the night in the woods hiding from police emerged bloody due to being scratched up by vegetation while running away from deputies, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man, who was wanted on outstanding warrants, faces additional charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and driving while license suspended. He ran away during…
As part of its ongoing commitment to child abuse prevention, the Oceana County Children Trust Michigan Council is introducing the Pinwheel Passport program in Oceana County. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect. Talented student artists from Oceana County have created captivating pinwheel artwork, which will be on display…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Four men claiming to be “First Amendment auditors” have been making their rounds locally to bait police, government officials and business people to act unprofessionally and post unflattering videos of them on YouTube. The men, two of whom appear to be middle aged and the other two appear to be in their 20s, are filming…
PENTWATER — The intersection of Monroe and Longbridge roads will remain closed for about one month so DTE Energy can replace natural gas pipelines, according to a DTE press release. “DTE is modernizing our natural gas infrastructure to ensure the continued safe and reliable delivery of natural gas in the Pentwater area by replacing approximately 6,000 feet of natural gas…
Employment: Summer/Seasonal Workers, Mason County Road Commission Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age Valid driver’s license Have safety toed boots with 6-inch cuffs Willing to take an alcohol/drug test Application can be pick up at 510 E. State Street, Scottville Or on masoncountyroads.com Applications be accepted from May 1 to 16, 2024. This is a paid…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — Several residents who live in close proximity to the Electric Forest Festival voiced their disappointment during a regular meeting of the Rothbury Village Council Tuesday evening, April 16, about the festival organizers’ recent decision to limit their gifted wristbands to Sunday-only entry of the gigantic four-day music festival. The annual festival attracts over…
Grant Township Fire Department and Shelby Benona Fire Department will receive a $5,000 grant from the Oceana Community Foundation to purchase an inflatable fire safety house. “These funds, awarded from the Oceana Youth Fund and the Gail Paulus Family Fund at the Community Foundation will support the growth and education of fire safety and prevention in each department’s coverage area,…
M 20 resurfacing project begins April 24 The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $1.5 million project to resurface 2.6 miles of M 20/Stony Lake Road from US 31 to Oceana Drive near New Era Wednesday, April 24. The project also includes rebuilding and expanding the MDOT carpool lot on 68th Avenue on the northside of M 20. The…
SHELBY — Shelby Middle School will present “Alice” in the Shelby High School auditorium Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $5, and student tickets are $3. “Alice” is a one-act play adapted by Lindsay Price. Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…
Oceana County is currently under a burning ban By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from four departments battled a 13-acre woods fire Monday afternoon, April 15, near Stony Lake Road and 56th Avenue, according to Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. “As far as Oceana County, it was the biggest one so far this year,” said Yost.…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Hesperia woman suffered a compound fracture to her right ankle in a golf cart crash Saturday, April 13, shortly after 5 p.m. on Pines Point Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 27-year-old Hesperia man was driving a 2019 Vitacci golf cart down Pines Point Road to the river access to…
CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Firefighters responded to a grass fire on West Stony Lake Road Monday, April 15, around 3:40 p.m. Multiple departments were dispatched and commanded to stage at the Stony Lake Lutheran Church.
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