$25,000 grant opportunity for Hart businesses Application deadline is Nov. 21 HART — The Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team (HEART) is accepting applications for a $25,000 Match on Main grant provided by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to support new or expanding brick-and-mortar small businesses, according to a press release. Here is the application “The Match on Main program…
McDonald’s contributes $1,000 to Hart HS media class for sports camera Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — A fundraising partnership with the McDonald’s restaurant in Hart raised $1,000 toward the purchase of a new camera for the Hart High School media class. McDonald’s dedicated a portion of its sales,…
Employment Opportunity: General Education Social Workers 31(n) Grant Funded General Education Social Worker/Mental Health Provider West Shore Educational Service District has two position vacancies for a 31(n) Grant Funded General Education Social Worker/Mental Health Provider. Must meet one of the specifications given for professional mental health staff as required by the Department of Health and Human Services 31n Grant. To…
HPD news, posted Nov. 16, 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, Nov. 9, 2023: 10 a.m., larceny, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 4:25 p.m., motorist assist, 800 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 16, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Lisa Marie Gillespie, of 409 E Church St., Hart, pleaded guilty Nov. 14 to disorderly person — drunk and was sentenced to 27 days suspended jail with credit for 27 days served. One felony count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police was…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 16, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Rachel Jade Tanner, 39, of 103 S. Courtland St., Hart; illegal sale/use of a financial transaction device. Preliminary exam: Nov. 28 at 1 p.m. Bail: $1,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Arron Richard Ashbrook, 18, of 124 Main St., Walkerville;…
Employment Opportunity: High School Instructional Assistant Mason County Central Schools is seeking a High School Instructional Assistant to assist a student in a one on one capacity. For details and to apply, visit www.mccschools.org, job ID 580. Application deadline is Nov. 30, 2023 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted Nov. 16 to 30, 2023.
62nd Avenue closed for road repairs PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — 62nd Avenue south of Oceana Drive is closed for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. It is a dead-end access road that runs close to US 31. Local residents will be able to access their homes.
Employment Opportunity: Custodian, Ludington Senior Center The Ludington Senior Center is accepting applications for a part-time Custodian. Flexible 15 Hrs/Week $15 per hour. Job descriptions and applications are available at the City Clerk’s Office, 400 S. Harrison St., Ludington, MI 49431 or on the City website www.ludington-mi.gov Applications should be submitted to Senior Center Director Andrea Morrell 308 S.…
Convicted murderer sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 33-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a first-degree murder conviction in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 13. Carlos Andres Sanchez was found guilty by a jury, Sept. 21, of first-degree murder…
Plea deal offered in drugged driving causing injury case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 32-year-old man currently incarcerated in prison on a parole violation has been offered a plea arrangement in a drugged driving case involving a motorcycle vs. truck crash. Nicholas James Gale was charged with a felony of operating while intoxicated causing serious impairment following a…
Weekend police news, posted Nov. 13, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 10, 2023: 2:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 38-year-old Shelby woman was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear, US 31 and…
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79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 10, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jehud Edreith-Deleon Ramirez, 23, of 300 Hawley St., Shelby; unlawful imprisonment and two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Preliminary exam: Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. Bail: $75,000/cash/surety. – John Jeremy Dennis,…
PHOTO GALLERY: Shelby Middle School salutes veterans Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby Middle School students and staff honored veterans during a Veterans Day program in the middle school gym Friday morning, Nov. 10. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor Please consider helping to fund local news.…
PHOTO GALLERY: Walkerville students, staff honor veterans Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools honored veterans during a Veterans Day program in the middle school gym Friday morning, Nov. 10. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and…
HPD news, Nov. 10, 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, Nov. 2, 2023: 3:50 a.m., a 36-year-old Hat man was arrested on several outstanding warrants issued in Muskegon and Mason counties, 300 block of Johnson Street, City…
Obituary: Shirley Oles, 77, of Hart Shirley L. Oles, 77, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was born July 14, 1946, in Hart to John and Beatrice (Dorrance) Gebhart. Shirley attended Garver School and graduated from Hart High School where she was very active in FFA and band. After high school, Shirley continued working at the farmers markets on…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 9, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Matthew Alan Kolb, 46, of 511 E. Tyler Rd., Hart, pleaded guilty Oct. 31 to second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to five days suspended jail with credit for two days served; one year probation; outpatient treatment; and…
Pentwater Arts Council awards over $5,500 in grants to local schools PENTWATER — The Pentwater Arts Council is awarding over $5,500 in grants to local schools for the purchase of musical instruments and art supplies. Recipients include: New Era Christian and Oceana Christian schools music program for the purchase of high-quality glockenspiels for student use at both schools. Pentwater Public…
Oceana voters OK Hesperia school millage renewal HART — Voters in Oceana County approved operating millage renewal proposals for Hesperia and Montague school districts and two millage renewal proposals for the Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency, but rejected bond proposals for Mason County Central Schools. The following are unofficial results in Oceana County: Hesperia Community Schools operating millage renewal:…
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