Woman, 73, swindled out of $30,000 via Facebook, WhatsApp private messaging services The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville (231-757-4743), Manistee (231-723-3500) and Grand Haven (616-846-7230); text: 231-613-3090; www.smith-eddy.com. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old woman is the victim in a fraud case investigated by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office in which a…
Dispute over alleged romantic affair turns violent Fight involved a knife, baseball bat, car ramming, death threats. By Allison Scarbrough HART — A 57-year-old Hesperia man who faces a felony of assault with intent to murder following a violent encounter with another man over a woman appeared in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 9, for a pretrial hearing. …
Hart man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 33-year-old Hart man faces up to life in prison for three felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Ricardo Moreno Barrios, of 2 W. Main St., appeared in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 9, for a pretrial hearing. Barrios is accused of sexually…
Blessing of the Badges SHELBY — Local police officers, firefighters and paramedics received a blessing from the Rev. Mike Deblois of the New Era Bible Church Saturday, Oct. 7, during Oceana County’s first-ever Blessing of the Badges ceremony at the Shelby Fall Festival. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…
Tiger royalty SHELBY — Hannah Frees and Wyatt Dickman were crowned the Shelby High School Homecoming Queen and King Friday night, Oct. 6, 2023 during halftime of the Tiger football game against Manistee. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.
New Era Farmers Market receives $30,000 grant NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers Market received a check for $30,000 from Trinity Health this week. Trinity Health Muskegon Program Implementation Coordinator Michael C. Ramsey presented the check to New Era Farmers Market Manager Sandy Whitaker at the New Era Christian Reformed Church Tuesday, Oct. 3. The grant, which will provide…
Runaway found safe Michigan State Police from the Hart post said a 13-year-old girl who ran away from home has been found safe. MSP was searching for Riley Hunter who had last been seen Sept. 30 in Rothbury. MSP reported Thursday afternoon, Oct. 5, that Riley had been found safe.
10-year-old bicyclist injured when bike crosses street in front of SUV HART — A 10-year-old child suffered minor injuries when the child, who was on a bicycle, crossed East Main Street “directly in the lane of travel of a 2015 GMC Yukon” Tuesday, Oct. 3, shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The accident occurred in…
Hart man arrested for BB gun incident HART — A 61-year-old Hart man faces criminal charges for an incident last week involving a BB gun. Mark Anthony Swenor, of 104 Washington St., is charged with felonies of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent and felony firearm — pneumatic gun and two misdemeanors of assault and battery, according to 79th…
Traffic alert: Crash on US 31 UPDATE: MDOT reported the lane was back open at 12:40 p.m. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The left lane of northbound US 31 near South Oceana Drive is blocked due to a traffic crash Thursday, Oct. 5, shortly before 12:30 p.m., according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
HPD report, posted Oct. 5, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023: 1:53 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 5:23 p.m., a 60-year-old Hart man was arrested for assault, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 10:26…
Shelby Fall Festival set for Saturday SHELBY – The Shelby Fall Festival is set for Saturday Oct. 7 — rain or shine. The day kicks off with 5K and .5K fun run/walk and a waffle party. The Shelby High School Marching Band will perform at noon. Fourth Street will be lined with live music, free kids’ games, free carnival rides,…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 4, 2023 Several face drug charges stemming from Electric Forest arrests By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies John Jeremy Dennis, 45, of 3204 Holton Rd., Muskegon and 4598 S. 198th Ave., Hesperia; methamphetamine possession, dangerous weapons and felonious assault. Preliminary exam: Oct.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 4, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Ross Owen Gleason, 35, of 2019 S. 48th Ave., Shelby, pleaded guilty Oct. 3 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days suspended jail with credit for two days served; Alcohol Highway Safety…
Enjoy the 2023 Sculpture Walk before it draws to a close PENTWATER — The 2023 Pentwater Sculpture Walk is drawing to an end, and awards will be announced at an artist’s reception Saturday, Oct. 14. The Sculpture Walk event is sponsored by the Pentwater Arts Council, and 2023 concludes the second of a three-year commitment. Artists are chosen based on…
Cyclist injured after hitting car on bike trail GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Olan Park, Illinois man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital Sunday, Oct. 1, around 7:30 p.m. after hitting a vehicle with his bicycle on the William Field Memorial Hart Montague Trail where it intersects at Garfield Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s…
Obituary: Robert William Field, 64, of Shelby Robert William “Bob” Field, 64, of Shelby passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. Bob was born in Shelby on November 18, 1958, the son of William and Elizabeth (Eilers) Field. Bob spent his youth on the Field farm west of Shelby, and…
Recent births, posted Oct. 3, 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: Kai…
School resource officer enjoying new role ‘I care about these kids here and the school system as a whole, because I bleed purple and white.’ Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Simon is thoroughly enjoying his new role as the…
Man sentenced for meth possession By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 34-year-old Montague man was sentenced to 113 days in jail with credit for 113 days served for a conviction of methamphetamine possession in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 2. It took a jury just four minutes to render a guilty verdict, Aug. 9, for Cameron Scott…
Shelby man sentenced to prison for crime spree By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 26-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 2, for a crime spree last June. Juan Sanchez, Jr., of 68 N. State St., was sentenced to concurrent terms of 19 months to five years for a conviction of…
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