GRANT TOWNSHIP — Just less than a month after the Electric Forest Festival wraps up at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, a smaller-scale event is slated for the weekend of July 17-21 at the nearby Lucky Lake Campground. “Lakes of Fire is an annual collaborative celebration of art and community, steeped in friendship, fire and wonder,” states lakesoffire.org. According…
SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has recently hired new staff members to its branches and leadership team. Megan Samuels has been hired as branch officer in Ludington (Amber Township). Samuels has been in banking since 2018, with diverse business relationships in Oceana and Mason counties. Born and raised in Hesperia, she attended Central Michigan University and is pursuing additional education.…
Timothy “Tim” Allen Tate, 56, of Hart, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, Poppen Hospice Residence in Norton Shores. He was born September 15, 1967, to Jack and Regina (Aerts) Tate, the first born of their two sons. Tim graduated from Hart High School in 1985, and fondly remembered his year at Michigan State University, where he primarily took…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. Congratulations to the the following Hart High School students who were recently named to the honor roll: 12th Grade High Honors Julia Bishop Laura Bitely Imogene Brumbaugh Lluvia Burillo-Castro Damian DeMatteo Aiden DuMont Connor Edwards Alyson Enns Gregory Escamilla Matthew Fasier Chase Gale Grace Gamble…
Employment: Middle School English Teacher Mason County Eastern Schools is hiring the position of Middle School English Teacher beginning the 2024-2025 school year. Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of application and resume to: Mr. Paul Shoup, Superintendent Mason County Eastern Schools 18 S. Main Street Custer, MI 49405 pshou@mceschools.com Qualifications: Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, Secondary English (BA)…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ‘It’s an exterior fight — we’re not going inside because the roof is caving right in.’ HART — Firefighters from multiple departments battled a barn fire near the city’s historic district Monday afternoon, July 1, at 109 S. Union St. No injuries were reported. The fire began in a small dog house and spread to…
OCEANA COUNTY — The following is the schedule for Fourth of July fireworks displays this week: Tuesday, July 2: Hart Sparks fireworks over Hart Lake. Read more here Wednesday, July 3: Pentwater fireworks at Charles Mears State Park on Lake Michigan. Read more here Thursday, July 4: Thunder over the Dunes fireworks at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Read more…
HART — Hart, Pentwater and Shelby-Benona fire departments were dispatched to a small dog shed on fire, and the fire was spreading to a barn at 417 Washington Street Monday, July 1, at 3 p.m. UPDATE: The address is 109 S. Union St. — not 417 Washington Street — as initially dispatched. The barn caught fire, and other departments were…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — The three candidates vying for the position of Oceana County’s next probate judge will participate in a forum at the West Michigan Research Station Thursday, July 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This event aims to provide Oceana County residents the opportunity to hear from candidates (listed alphabetically) Eric Fox, Ryan Good and Anna Rapa. The Q&A session…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Two male suspects were arrested shortly before 8 a.m. Monday, July 1, following an hours-long standoff with police. “We just made two arrests from an incident that started earlier,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast in a phone interview from the scene at Fourth and Maple streets. “Earlier in the morning, there had…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A ’Mayday call’ of a sinking boat on Lake Michigan late Monday night, June 24, that sent rescuers into dangerous waters was a prank, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. After receiving the “Mayday” call, emergency crews searched Lake Michigan between the Little Sable Point Lighthouse and Pentwater looking for a watercraft…
‘All activities come with risks. By participating in or spectating at events, certain risks are assumed.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon announced Friday, June 28, that no criminal charges will be filed against the 64-year-old man who was driving the Jeep CJ that veered out of control while racing at the Silver…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The death of 33-year-old teacher Juan Carlos Lozano of New Era has been determined to be a suicide, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “It’s been deemed on his death certificate and through our investigation as self-inflicted,” said Sheriff Mast. “We have no evidence to the contrary.” The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office initially…
NEW ERA — Award-winning singer/songwriter S.G. Wood will perform Tuesday, July 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the New Era Farmers’ Market located at 1820 Ray Ave. Wood, originally from Detroit and now living in Tampa, Florida, has a new album coming out early next year. “His music is an Americana mix of folk, country, rock and bluegrass, served up on…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for bridge work are in effect Friday, June 28, until 4 p.m. on northbound US 31 over the Pentwater River, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. __________________ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for…
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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, June 24, 2024: 3:41 p.m., a 36-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for driving while license revoked, Riverview Drive, Newfield Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 6:08 p.m., larceny…
Shirley Ann Pickard, 78, of Mears, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for an automatic monthly payment on Paypal. Click this link. Alternative…
Deadline is Friday, June 28, at 11:59 p.m. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Oceana County Economic Alliance, powered by The Right Place, is hosting Pitch North, which is an entrepreneurial pitch competition open to people who live in Lake, Newaygo and Oceana counties. Current or aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners are encouraged to submit their pitch for consideration through Friday, June…
HART — Three of a Kind is set to perform Thursday, June 27, from 7–9 p.m. at the Hart Commons. Attendees to the free concert are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Three of a Kind is a collection of three diversely experienced musicians who pride themselves in intense three-part harmonies and a very eclectic mix of pop classics. Their musical…
GRAND RAPIDS — A 16-year-old Hart boy who was injured in a crash with a vehicle while riding a moped remains in critical condition at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, according to a Go Fund Me page set up to support his family. Hunter Stayner was airlifted following the crash that occurred Monday night, June 24, shortly before 10 p.m. at…
Martha Ann Piegols, 98, of Hart, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, at Cherry Blossom Manor, in Hart. She was born December 29, 1925, in Hart, the daughter of E. Monroe and Doris (Adair) Hawley. Martha Ann grew up in Hart, helping her father on his farm and floral greenhouse. Following high school, she majored in math and education…
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