Motorcyclist crashes after attempting to pass two vehicles in a no passing zone on a curve while speeding SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Walkerville man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital after the motorcycle he was riding crashed on West Baseline Road near South 108th Avenue Tuesday, Oct. 17, shortly before 6 p.m., according to an…
Obituary: Curtis Feister, 71, of Custer Curtis John Feister, 71, of Custer, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Curt was born on May 3, 1952, in Hart, the son of the late Ivan and Jane (Segelstrom) Feister. In 1970 he graduated from Mason County Eastern High School. On August 19, 1978, Curt married Laurene (MacArthur), and together they shared…
Empire Wild to perform in Hart Oct. 27 HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series continues the 2023-2024 season Friday, Oct. 27, with a concert by Empire Wild in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. Empire Wild is a genre-bending, crossover trio featuring classically-trained musicians as a vehicle for their shared love of musical exploration — fusing the sounds of…
Employment Opportunity: Instructional Assistant Mason County Central Schools is searching for an Instructional Assistant who would work in the Upper Elementary (grades three through five). For details and to apply visit www.mccschools.org. Job ID # 578 Application deadline is Oct. 31, 2023 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted Oct. 18 to 31, 2023.
Curtis John Feister, 71, of Custer, died on Monday, October 16, 2023. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Walkerville Wesleyan Church, 144 176th Ave., Walkerville. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023, beginning at 11 a.m. at Walkerville Wesleyan Church. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the…
National keynote speaker to inspire migrant students Sunday Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press HART — An inspirational presentation for migrant students and families is set for Sunday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. at Hart Public Schools Auditorium. The free presentation will be provided by Ovidilio Vásquez who “is a national…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 17, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Saul Silva, of 611 S. Water St., Hart, pleaded guilty Sept. 13 to second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Oct. 5 to five days suspended jail with credit for three days served; six months…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 17, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Derek A. Blauwkamp, 27, of 2578 Spring Crt., Zeeland; third-offense operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam: Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. Bail: $750/cash. Joshua Martin Phillips, 39, of 696 W. Forrest St., Muskegon; bringing contraband…
Drunk driving, retail fraud arrests top police activity 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: Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023: 12:21 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 22-year-old New Era man was arrested for retail fraud, Wesco, Village of New Era. The…
Police seek public’s help in finding man who allegedly hit gas pump WALKERVILLE — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a “person of interest” allegedly involved in hitting a gas pump with a pickup truck at the Walkerville KwikMart Friday, Oct. 13, around 3 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man…
Obituary: Janet Nass, 80, of Hart On October 15, 2023, after a brief illness, Janet Marie Nass, of Hart, joined her husband, Hugh Nass, in Heaven. She was 80 years old. Jan was born in 1942 to Charles and Seena Hall. She grew up in Bay City. In 1965, she married the love of her life, Hugh Nass. Janet had…
Employment Opportunity: DPW Operator Pere Marquette Charter Township is seeking candidates for a full time DPW Operator. The position is non-supervisory and performs assigned maintenance tasks associated with the water and sewer systems as well as the Township’s buildings and grounds. Must obtain a D-4 and S-4 water license from the State of Michigan within three years of hire date…
HPD news, Oct. 13, 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. 5, 2023: 2:22 a.m., motorist assist, Polk Road and State Street, City of Hart. 9:44 a.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart.…
First Baptist Church hosts First Responder Appreciation Breakfast HART — First Baptist Church of Hart is hosting a First Responder Appreciation Breakfast Saturday, Oct. 28, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The free breakfast is open for all first responders throughout Oceana County. “We welcome those who are willing to sacrificially serve our community to stop; grab a bite to eat;…
Hundreds of trees planted at local park thanks to $6,000 grant SHELBY TOWNSHIP – They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but in this case, money results in tree growth. Shelby Township recently received a $6,000 grant from Consumers Energy and Michigan Forestry and Park Association, Inc. to plant 330 trees along Buchanan Road, outlining the Shelby Township Park. Shelby…
MSP report, posted Oct. 13, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023: 3:20 p.m., a 29-year-old Walkerville man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant and charges of…
Walkerville school improvements taking shape By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — There has been a renaissance of sorts at Walkerville Public School with many recent improvements taking shape on the small campus. One of the most noticeable changes is the refurbished cafeteria. “We started with…
Heroes to look up to Hart’s Buccaneer Buddies program creates a lasting impact By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The Buccaneer Buddies program at Hart Public Schools creates lasting friendships between the varsity football players and elementary students. The little kids have heroes to look…
Obituary: Janice VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater Janice Ruth (Feguer) VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater, formerly of Lansing, passed away October 10, 2023. Janice was born on April 3, 1940, to Nellie Soper McDaniel and Herbert Feguer, the youngest of five children in Bath, Michigan. Jan worked for the YMCA and then the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. She took a short…
Pierce Road closed for road work FERRY TOWNSHIP — Pierce Road from 132nd Avenue to 144th Avenue is closed to traffic for the next several days for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. OCRC is also reminding motorists that 144th Avenue between Baseline and Buchanan roads is still under construction. Local residents can access their homes.
Janice Ruth VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…
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