Employment: Children’s and Youth Ministries Director Hart United Methodist Church Hart United Methodist Church seeks a Director for Children’s and Youth Ministries. Responsibilities include coordinating nursery attendant schedules, managing Sunday School classes for children, and leading the junior/senior high school youth group. Interest in developing positive relationships with children and youth is ideal. This part-time, paid position includes flexible hours…
Spitler art students make a splash with Glow Exhibit Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A wave of talent and creativity washed over Spitler Elementary School this month in conjunction with National Reading Month. It just so happened that this year’s reading month theme,…
Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Walkerville High School launched its first-ever robotics team and is already gaining ground competitively. The new Wildcat team finished 32nd out of 40 teams at its first competition at Orchard View High School the weekend of March 15…
The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, March 23, 2024: 2:31 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 20-year-old Hart man was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, East Winter Road, Colfax Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 1:42 p.m., (OCSO), a 30-year-old Walkerville woman was arrested on outstanding warrants and…
HART — Kick up your heels and help raise money for Oceana County high school seniors during “Squares for Scholars” set for Saturday, April 13, from 2-4 p.m. at the Hart Historic District’s Heritage Hall at 570 E. Lincoln St. The Oceana County Democratic Party is sponsoring the square dance to raise scholarship money for local students. The Oat Bran…
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, March 14, 2024: 2:15 a.m., noise complaint, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 2:05 p.m., illegal entry, 200 block of Jefferson Street, City of Hart. Friday, March 15, 2024:…
Dear Editor, As a proud member of our local community, I am writing to express my strong support for the upcoming school bond election. Our schools are the heartbeat of the town, and investing in their future is an investment in the future of our children and our community as a whole. While I understand that the idea of a…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Brandon Leroy Uganski, 43, pleaded guilty Jan. 22 to possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams and was sentenced March 18 to nine days in jail with credit for nine days served; 18 months probation; and $498 in fines and costs. Dana Wayne Allen,…
John Richard Wagner, 85, passed away peacefully with loving family alongside at his home in Ludington on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. John was born in Pontiac on April 3, 1938, to Wilbert and Edna (Morrison) Wagner. He resided in Huntington Woods prior to his family moving to a rural farm west of Shelby when he was 9 years old. John…
Employment: Ludington Beach Patrol The Ludington Police Department is seeking applicants for a seasonal Beach Patrol position. Must be 18 years or older, possess a valid Michigan driver’s license, no felony convictions, and pass a physical & drug screen. Preference will be given to applicants currently certified in CPR and/or Water Rescue. Rate of pay is $15 per hour, up…
Roberto Rosas Villegas, 51, of Hart, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, passing onto the heavenly kingdom on Monday, March 18, 2024 while in Mexico. He was born October 15, 1972, in Caracheo, Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Antonio Rosas Nieto and Celia Villegas Galvan. As an older child, Roberto was a strength for the family…
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: Friday, March 15, 2024: 9:45 a.m., a 43-year-old man arrested was on outstanding warrants and cited for second-offense driving while license revoked, Oceana Drive near McKinley Road, Grant Township. He was lodged…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — A recent change to the Electric Forest neighbor wristband program is causing a stir among local residents, and a petition launched this week is aimed at convincing festival organizers to reverse their decision. The massive music festival attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the US and beyond to the small…
Open house Saturday to present plans to the community HESPERIA — Design work is underway for a $23.7 million water system improvement project in the village, and an open house Saturday March 23 from noon to 2 p.m. at the village hall will focus on the project. Construction could begin as early as fall of 2024 on a new well,…
A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids for several Michigan counties Friday, March 22, including Oceana and Mason counties. Forecasters are predicting 3-7 inches of snow. The advisory is in effect beginning at 3 a.m. Friday until midnight Friday night. Other counties included in the advisory: Muskegon, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta,…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Robert Morris Bulow, 61, of 5361 W. Longbridge Rd., Pentwater; failure to register as a sex offender and failure to comply with sex offender reporting duties. Preliminary exam waived/case bound over to circuit court. – Raymond Howard Denevan, 36, of 2157 W. Bard Rd., Muskegon;…
‘This proposal will be focusing on nothing more than keeping our students and staff warm, safe and secure.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Pentwater school officials are hoping the “the third time’s a charm,” as the district seeks voter approval of a $7.59 million bond proposal, May 7, for critical school improvements. This is the third time the…
Sandra Lynn Purdy, 57, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Corewell Health, Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, surrounded by family. She was born November 17, 1966, the daughter of Norman and Beatrice (Clark) Carrier, the youngest of five children. Sandra, affectionately known as Sandy, was a 1984 graduate of Hart High School. During her senior year, she met the…
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