Judge Lambrix reflects on long career as he readies for retirement By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Oceana County Probate Court Judge Bradley Lambrix has announced he is retiring after serving 18 years on the bench. Judge Lambrix’s last day on the job will be Dec. 31, 2024. “The new term for my successor will commence Jan. 1,” he…
News alert: trailer fire near Walkerville UPDATE: No one was home at the time of the fire, although pet dogs may be missing. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were dispatched to 6750 Rossell Lake Road near Walkerville for a trailer fire Thursday, Feb. 22, around 2:30 p.m. At first the call was dispatched as an abandoned trailer, but more information was…
Video: Designing the perfect water wheel West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career & Technical Education Design Fabrication and Welding class recently completed their water wheel…
Police release more details in love triangle stabbing case WEBBER TOWNSHIP, Lake County — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, continues to investigate the stabbing of a Hart man involved in a love triangle dispute at a residence near Baldwin Sunday, Feb. 18. “Troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hart post, are investigating a stabbing stemming from a dispute between a…
MSP news, posted Feb. 20, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, Feb. 16, 2024: 1:38 a.m., a 50-year-old Grand Rapids woman was arrested for assault and battery, 700 block of…
Hart High School flutists advance to state competition Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School band members Lluvia Burillo-Castro and Lynessa Fielder performed for judges at District 1 Solo and Ensemble Feb. 10, earning a trip to the state competition. The seniors each performed a solo and…
Hart man stabbed in love triangle dispute By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WEBBER TOWNSHIP, Lake County — A 31-year-old Hart man is listed in “stable but serious condition” after being stabbed Sunday, Feb. 18, near Baldwin, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. The stabbing, which was the result of an apparent love triangle, occurred…
Employment Opportunity: Athletic Director, part-time This is a paid posting. Posted until March 1, 2024.
Firefighters quickly extinguish house fire By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments quickly extinguished a house fire at 2491 E. Pierce Road Monday night, Feb. 19. The blaze, which was dispatched shortly before 7 p.m., appeared to have originated in the basement of the two-story home, said Ferry Township Fire Department Cpt. Chris Ernst. “From…
Learning through teaching By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Singer Phil Collins once wrote a song lyric that says, “In learning, you will teach … and in teaching, you will learn.” That’s certainly what happens when members of the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center share their skills with students who are working on hands-on projects at the center under the…
Employment Opportunity: Human Resources Coordinator This is a paid posting. Posted Feb. 19 to March 4, 2024.
Employment Opportunity: Secondary Math Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted Feb. 19, to March 4, 2024.
News alert: EMS called to domestic scene Life EMS was dispatched to a domestic assault Sunday, Feb. 18, around 10 p.m. in the 2700 block of North 128th Avenue near Walkerville. Law enforcement was on scene when EMS was dispatched.
News alert: Woman pinned inside vehicle in rollover crash GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a vehicle rollover crash Sunday, Feb. 18, shortly after 5 p.m. on Wilke Road near 108th Avenue, according to dispatch information. A woman was pinned inside the vehicle and required extrication with Jaws of Life. Minor injuries were reported.
HPD news, posted Feb. 16, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024: 9 a.m., suspicious situation, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. 2:30 p.m., general assistance, State Street and Hilltop Drive, City of Hart. 3:25…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 16, 2024 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Earl Phillip Alms, Jr., 19, of 308 S. 56th Ave., Mears; child sexually abusive activity, using computers to commit a crime and accosting children for immoral purposes. Preliminary exam: Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. Bail: $15,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…
Police news, posted Feb. 16, 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, Feb. 12, 2024: 7:15 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), domestic assault, no arrests, 3400 block of West Webster Road, Grant Township. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024: 9:54 p.m.,…
Recent births, posted Feb. 16, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Peyton Elaine Hughey, the daughter of Grace Huffman and Jonathan Hughey of Shelby, was born on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Support local news for $10 a month We hope…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 15, 2024 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Andrew James Lane, 32, of 5286 Skeels Rd., Holton, pleaded guilty Feb. 6, 2024 to trespassing and was sentenced to 14 days in jail with credit for seven days served. One count of breaking and entering — illegal entry…
Interim village administrator likely to be hired in Shelby Shelby village administrator accepts Spring Lake job By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council accepted Village Administrator Brady Selner’s letter of resignation during a regular meeting this week, and it is anticipated that the village will hire an interim administrator until a permanent replacement is found. Selner,…
How sweet it is! Hart captures 5th straight regional title on Valentine’s Day Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SANFORD — The Hart Wrestling Team competed with a lot of heart on Valentine’s Day, winning the Div. 3 regional title at Sanford Meridian. The Pirates soundly defeated Chippewa Hills in the…
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