79th District Court sentencings, posted Dec. 5, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Tamera Ann Race, 54, of 373 Elm St. Shelby, pleaded guilty Nov. 28, 2023 to second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); Victim…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 5, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Billy Jo Miel, 43, pleaded guilty June 26, 2023 to uttering and publishing a state warrant and was sentenced Nov. 6, 2023 to 128 days in jail with credit for 128 days served and $198 in fines and…
Obituary: Richard Page, 86, of Pentwater Richard Burton Page, 86, of Pentwater, formally of Flushing, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Richard, lovingly known as Dick or Gabby, was born on June 16, 1937, the son of the late Burton and Loraine (Spitler) Page. In 1955, Dick graduated from Hart High School. He went on to further his education…
Hart Baptist hosts live nativity Dec. 15 and 16 HART — First Baptist Church of Hart invites the community to its Christmas season events, kicking off with a live nativity Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16, from 6-8 p.m. at the Hart Commons. The event, called “The Nativity Experience” offers an opportunity for community members to celebrate the season…
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Police report, posted Dec. 4, 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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023: 10:57 a.m., a 44-year-old Hesperia man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 31 near Polk Road, Hart Township. 11:47…
WMCMH Consumer Artwork Project Local Creativity Shines Light on Behavioral Health Awareness Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Lori Schummer, WMCMH Director of Public Relations and Customer Services West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) recently had a Consumer Artwork Event to bring awareness…
Richard Burton Page, 86, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news.…
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Old Newsies hit the streets By Allison Scarbrough, Editor OCEANA COUNTY — Old Newsies/Goodfellows hit the streets Saturday, Dec. 2, for the annual fundraiser that helps less fortunate children and families during Christmas. Stationed at major intersections, the Old Newsies/News Boys/Goodfellows gathered donations from passing motorists. “The 2023 Christmas season will soon be here. For 78 years, the Old Newsies…
Man sentenced to prison for CSC HART — A 21-year-old man was sentenced to three to 15 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 27, for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Jahvauntay James Starks pleaded “no contest” to the charge, Oct. 16. The sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl occurred Feb. 4, 2023 in…
Recent births, posted Dec. 1, 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: Nash…
Pirates pumped about Hartbeat News Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — Hart High School launched its first media class this school year, and the 24 students enrolled in the class are getting a valuable hands-on lesson about the vital role media plays in our society.…
HPD news, posted Nov. 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: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023: 2:50 p.m., illegal dumping, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 6:04 p.m., family issues, Polk Road and US 31 Expressway, City…
Employment Opportunity: Maintenance/Custodian West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Maintenance/Custodian. High School diploma and at least three years experience with maintenance of systems (HVAC, boiler, plumbing, electrical) and grounds work required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD,…
‘We can build a snowman’ By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — “In the meadow we can build a snowman, and we’ll pretend that he is Parson Brown” is a favorite lyric from the holiday song “Winter Wonderland.” Did this popular tune inspire Sue Hopp to recently conduct a wooden snowman-making class at the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center for 15…
Winter weather advisory begins this evening The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for several west Michigan counties, including Oceana County, from 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, until 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28. Impacted counties include Oceana, Mason, Lake, Allegan, Van Buren and Kalamazoo. Total snow accumulations of 2-5 inches are expected. “Plan on slippery road conditions,”…
Man sentenced to year in jail for sexually assaulting young girl ‘Sharing my story was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do,’ said the victim. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 58-year-old Muskegon man who was convicted by a jury last month of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, was sentenced to one year in jail in Oceana…
OWI arrests top police activity over the holiday weekend The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office handled three operating while intoxicated arrests over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, along with arrests for felonious assault and domestic violence, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The following…
WMCMH teams unite to deliver Thanksgiving feasts to local veterans Mental Health Matters by Lori Schummer Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH A heartfelt gesture of gratitude and generosity was recently shared by West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) with local veterans in Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties. The event was part of the agency’s “Spotlight of…
Obituary: Debra Presuhn, 65, of Hart Our dearest mother, Debra Jean Presuhn, 65, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was a wonderful mother to her three children; she was always there when we needed her. She was the glue to the family, and had a mother’s love that was unconditional. She will be missed more…
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