Follow these Halloween safety tips provided by Hart Police Department HART — The Hart Police Department offers Halloween safety tips for trick or treaters and motorists: Both pedestrians and drivers are asked to use extra caution during trick-or-treat hours, scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in the City of Hart. Drivers should drive at or below the…
Police news, posted Oct. 30, 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, Oct. 19, 2023: 7:35 a.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 1:06 p.m., a 40-year-old Hart woman was arrested for disorderly conduct,…
Pentwater man injured in US 31 car/deer crash HART TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Pentwater man sustained minor injuries in a vehicle crash on US 31 near Tyler Road Sunday, Oct. 29, around 10:45 a.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas. “He hit a deer and went into the median,” said Sgt. Thomas. MSP responded to eight car/deer crashes…
Obituary: Karen Abbott, 81, of Hart On October 26, 2023, Karen Ann (Rasmussen) Abbott, left this Earth to be with her dearly departed daughters and family. She was born July 16, 1942, the daughter of Vance and Frances (Aikens) Rasmussen, in Detroit. Karen cared deeply for her friends and family, as well as animals, both big and small. If there…
News alert: Crash on US 31 HART — Emergency crews were dispatched to a reported rollover crash on US 31 near the Hart exit Sunday, Oct. 29, at approximately 10:45 a.m. The 911 caller reported a head injury. No other information is immediately available.
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 27, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Shawn Alan Goerbig, 44, pleaded guilty Aug. 21 to malicious destruction of fire or police property and was sentenced Oct. 16 to one year in jail with credit for 307 days served; one year…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 26, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Danielle Denise Penoyer, 38, of 2740 64th Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty Oct. 18 to domestic violence and was sentenced to nine days in jail with credit for four days served. Penoyer also pleaded guilty Oct. 17 to larceny less…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 26, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Erick Omar Cano, 37, of 1954 Garfield Rd., New Era; three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim under age 13. Preliminary exam: Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. Bail: $100,000/personal recognizance (PR). UPDATE: Charges dismissed with not…
West Shore Bank to hold Spirit of Giving in November LUDINGTON — The annual West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving returns this November as “Giving November” to help raise donations for various non-profits spread across the 6 counties they serve. West Shore Bank will host various fundraising initiatives at different branch locations, along with several in- person events throughout the…
‘It’s a great time to be a Pirate’ Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — For the first time in the school’s history, Hart’s football team is in the state playoffs. The 8-1 Pirates face the 7-2 Kent City Eagles this Friday night, Oct. 27, on…
Hart man pleads guilty in child trafficking case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — Two of three men who are defendants in a child trafficking case in Mason County have pleaded guilty. Steven Volpp, 58, of Hart, pleaded guilty to accosting a child for immoral purposes and engaging in prostitution services in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24, according to…
8th Dollar General to open in Oceana BENONA TOWNSHIP — Construction is expected to begin soon on the eighth Dollar General store in Oceana County. “At this time, we are currently finalizing our due diligence phase for a new Dollar General in Shelby, Michigan that would be located on West Shelby Road,” states an email from the Dollar General Corporation’s…
Samantha Schaefer named Pentwater Student of the Month PENTWATER — Samantha “Sam” Schaefer was recently named September Student of Month by the Pentwater Service Club. Schaefer was nominated by Pentwater school staff for her leadership skills, service to others, academic achievements, and extracurricular activity involvement, including her role as vice president of the National Honor Society and participation in sports,…
State fire marshal visits Thomas Read Elementary School Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Michigan State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer visited Thomas Read Elementary School Wednesday, Oct. 18. As part of fire prevention activities during the month of October, the fire marshal travels around the state, reading to second…
Chartered bus will travel to Michigan March for Life HART — Mason/Oceana Right to Life is coordinating a chartered bus to the Michigan March for Life on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The march will be held at the state capitol in Lansing and will feature keynote speaker Genecia Davis, who will share her personal story about abortion. Additional speakers for the…
Halloween events 2023 The following Halloween events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: editor@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Halloween Event.” The following are trick-or-treating and Halloween events in Oceana and Mason counties: Saturday, Oct. 28 Noon to 2 p.m.,…
Recent births, posted Oct. 22, 2023 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 to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Autumn…
Motorists reminded to be mindful of school buses By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — This week school districts in Michigan are observing Michigan School Bus Safety Week. The West Shore Educational Service District provides educational services…
Employment Opportunity: Crystal Township Clerk Crystal Township Board of Trustees seeks to appoint a clerk to serve the remainder of the current term which ends on Dec. 31, 2024. Knowledge in accounting, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, recording and transcription of monthly township board meetings and record keeping is necessary, but on the job training is available. These duties are…
HPD makes several warrant arrests 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, Oct. 12, 2023: 11:41 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 9:01 p.m., a 51-year-old Stockbridge, Michigan man was arrested on several outstanding…
Jury finds man guilty of sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — It took a 12-member jury just 20 minutes to render a guilty verdict for a 58-year-old Muskegon man accused of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Oct. 19, after a two-day trial, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Curtis…
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