Mark Charles Smith, 54, of Hart, died on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…
Notice to Bidders: Demolition of Structures, McPhail Field, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is requesting bids for the demolition of two football field press boxes and a 20-feet by 20-feet wood building at McPhail Field, State Street (US 10), Scottville. The successful bidder will completely remove structures and remediate land including grass seeding. Bid specifications can be viewed…
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GRAND RAPIDS — A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Trent William Witteveen, 39, of Montague with wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Western District of Michigan. Witteveen, formerly of Pentwater, operated a timber harvesting business under the names “Titan Timber” and “Titans Timber LLC,” according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. “Hard…
HART TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a vehicle crash on southbound US 31 near the Hart rest area Saturday, March 16, shortly before noon. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured, but the caller reported to Mason-Oceana 911 that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was evacuated. The scene was cleared at 12:43 p.m.
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — In an age of big box shopping centers and dollar stores, small town grocers must adapt to compete against the corporate giants. Ed’s Orchard Market is a prime example of a local family-owned grocery store that has proven it is here to stay for generations. “We offer a pretty wide variety of products…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A Raven .25-caliber pistol valued at $350 was stolen during a break-in that was reported Monday, March 11, around 2:30 p.m. in the 7500 block of South 142nd Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. In a separate incident,…
‘At one residence he was trying to gain entry into, he was met with the homeowner who defended the residence with a firearm.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Newaygo man who was in an apparent drug-induced delusional state while on a break-in crime spree remains hospitalized for multiple cuts and gashes he suffered while breaking…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Juvenile culprits involved in two separate vandalism cases have been caught, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A 15-year-old Shelby girl and a 16-year-old Shelby boy allegedly spray painted graffiti on 18 school buses at Shelby Public Schools and vandalized nearby Getty Park, said Sheriff Mast. “She’s an absolute hell on wheels,”…
HART — There is still time to make an appointment for free tax preparation at two Oceana County sites. If your household income is less than $66,000, call 211 to schedule an appointment through Goodwill’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Tax preparation sites are at Hart City Hall, 407 S. State St., on Thursdays from 2-6 p.m. through April…
Notice to Bidders: Mason County Road Commission 2024 HMA Surfacing Program Click here for more details. This is a paid posting. Posted until March 25, 2024.
Paisley Ann Oomen, the daughter of Alyssa Gillis and Jacob Oomen of Hart, was born on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Help us to keep posting birth announcements. Support local journalism. Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you…
Road commission employee retires from career that began in 1969 HART — An icon with the Oceana County Road Commission is taking a new route — retirement. Sandra Griffin started working at the Oceana County Road Commission in 1969. She worked there for a year and then went to work for Michigan State University from the end of 1969 to…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Three fire departments were dispatched to 265 East Tyler Road between 112th and 116th avenues for a trailer fire Wednesday, March 13, shortly before 8 p.m. Fortunately, no one was living in the trailer and it was going to be torn down anyway, said Walkerville Fire Chief Al Purdy. “It was an…
OCP is working in conjunction with Oceana County Animal Friends to help find homes for the cats OCAF rescues and cares for. Please share this post to help Mia find the loving home she deserves. “If you love to gaze into gorgeous green eyes, Mia is your girl! She came to our shelter very pregnant almost exactly a year ago.…
Wanda Ellen Bradford, formerly of Ludington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born the daughter of Dwight and Clair Bradford, in Muskegon, on July 24, 1941. Wanda spent her early years in Hill City, South Dakota. The family returned to Michigan and Wanda attended Hart High School. She was very strong in her faith. She loved nature…
William “Bill” Landon Bluhm, 90, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born June 8, 1933, the son of William and Katheryn (Klaiber) Bluhm. Bill grew up in the community of River Rouge. After graduating high school, Bill enlisted and served a four-year tour in the U.S. Navy. During his service, a portion was spent…
Notice to Bidders: Abandoned Vehicle, Oceana County Sheriff’s Office The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is auctioning off the following vehicle which can be inspected at Eagle Towing’s Montague location, 10255 Old US Hwy 31, Montague, MI 49437 during normal business hours: 2021 Volvo VNL Tractor 4V4NC9EHXMN276151 Please call 231-894-5424 for inspection questions Submit sealed bids in person to the…
ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Fire departments were dispatched to 265 East Tyler Road near 112th Avenue for a trailer fire Wednesday, March 13, shortly before 8 p.m.
Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Spring is in the air, and the Walkerville Wildcats are celebrating the season with a Spring Fling dance in the small gym Saturday, March 16. Presented by Walkerville Student Council, the elementary portion of the event is set for 3-5 p.m., and the…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The Hart Middle School Drama Club presents Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland,” premiering Thursday, March 14, in the middle school auditorium. Show times are the following: Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 14-16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m. Tickets…
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