Convicted murderer sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 33-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a first-degree murder conviction in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 13. Carlos Andres Sanchez was found guilty by a jury, Sept. 21, of first-degree murder…
Plea deal offered in drugged driving causing injury case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 32-year-old man currently incarcerated in prison on a parole violation has been offered a plea arrangement in a drugged driving case involving a motorcycle vs. truck crash. Nicholas James Gale was charged with a felony of operating while intoxicated causing serious impairment following a…
Weekend police news, posted Nov. 13, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 10, 2023: 2:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 38-year-old Shelby woman was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear, US 31 and…
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79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 10, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jehud Edreith-Deleon Ramirez, 23, of 300 Hawley St., Shelby; unlawful imprisonment and two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Preliminary exam: Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. Bail: $75,000/cash/surety. – John Jeremy Dennis,…
PHOTO GALLERY: Shelby Middle School salutes veterans Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby Middle School students and staff honored veterans during a Veterans Day program in the middle school gym Friday morning, Nov. 10. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor Please consider helping to fund local news.…
PHOTO GALLERY: Walkerville students, staff honor veterans Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools honored veterans during a Veterans Day program in the middle school gym Friday morning, Nov. 10. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and…
HPD news, Nov. 10, 2023 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, Nov. 2, 2023: 3:50 a.m., a 36-year-old Hat man was arrested on several outstanding warrants issued in Muskegon and Mason counties, 300 block of Johnson Street, City…
Obituary: Shirley Oles, 77, of Hart Shirley L. Oles, 77, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was born July 14, 1946, in Hart to John and Beatrice (Dorrance) Gebhart. Shirley attended Garver School and graduated from Hart High School where she was very active in FFA and band. After high school, Shirley continued working at the farmers markets on…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 9, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Matthew Alan Kolb, 46, of 511 E. Tyler Rd., Hart, pleaded guilty Oct. 31 to second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to five days suspended jail with credit for two days served; one year probation; outpatient treatment; and…
Pentwater Arts Council awards over $5,500 in grants to local schools PENTWATER — The Pentwater Arts Council is awarding over $5,500 in grants to local schools for the purchase of musical instruments and art supplies. Recipients include: New Era Christian and Oceana Christian schools music program for the purchase of high-quality glockenspiels for student use at both schools. Pentwater Public…
Oceana voters OK Hesperia school millage renewal HART — Voters in Oceana County approved operating millage renewal proposals for Hesperia and Montague school districts and two millage renewal proposals for the Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency, but rejected bond proposals for Mason County Central Schools. The following are unofficial results in Oceana County: Hesperia Community Schools operating millage renewal:…
Shelby Middle School to host Veterans Day assembly Friday Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — The Shelby Middle School will host a Veterans Day assembly Friday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. in the school gym. Veterans and their families are invited to attend. The program will begin with the…
Mile Twelve to perform in Hart Nov. 17 HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present Mile Twelve in concert Friday, Nov. 17, in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. The auditorium is located in the Hart Middle School at 308 W. Johnson St. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are available at the door or…
Obituary: Dee Ann Brubaker, 70, of Hesperia Dee Ann Brubaker, 70, of Hesperia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 6, 2023. She was born November 15, 1952, in Kansas City, the daughter of Leo Donald and Phyllis Joyce (Good) Brubaker. Dee Ann worked in the local area for over 30 years; holding positions at the…
Employment Opportunity: Deputy Juvenile Register/Family Court Specialist Mason County Juvenile Court Duties include all non-judicial tasks and responsibilities associated with managing Family Court cases. This position will also work closely with the Juvenile Register assisting with the handling of juvenile court cases, along with the Probate Judge. Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to…
Missing Hart boy found HART — Kaleb Anderson, the boy who was reported missing in the Hart area Monday Nov. 6, has been found, local law enforcement reported Tuesday, Nov. 7. 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…
Five education proposals on Tuesday’s ballot HART — Five education-related proposals will appear on ballots in Oceana County Tuesday, Nov. 7. Voters who live in precincts impacted by the proposals will vote on the following: Click on each link to read the ballot language: Hesperia Community Schools operating millage renewal proposal Mason County Central School District bond proposals I and…
Prisoner re-sentenced in car theft case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 35-year-old Rothbury man currently incarcerated in the Alger Correctional Facility in Munising was re-sentenced to 19 months to five years in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 6, for a conviction of unlawful driving away of an automobile/car theft. Daniel Laurence Marcinak pleaded guilty to two…
Grease fire damages home ROTHBURY — A grease fire damaged a double-wide trailer at 2725 Forrest St. Saturday, Nov. 4, shortly after 11 a.m., according to Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. “The person who lives there had cooked French fries in grease on the stove, and he went to the store and had forgotten that he had left (the…
Weekend police news, posted Nov. 6, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 3, 2023: 10:29 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), malicious destruction of property, 8500 North Oceana Drive, three tires were slashed, Weare Township. 11:30…
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