Indiana man sentenced for stealing quads, generators HART — A 26-year-old Muncie, Indiana man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 17, to 327 days in jail with credit for 327 days served and $8,518 in restitution for a conviction of larceny over $1,000. Sevon Elisha Gowen pleaded guilty to the charge May 16, 2023. “Sevon Gowen…
Moolenaar secures $800,000 for Shelby Community Park WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Michigan) is a member of the the House Committee on Appropriations, which passed the 2024 budget for the Department of Transportation and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the legislation includes his requests to help residents and communities in his district, states a press…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 19, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were recently sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Matthew Michael Bigler, of 538 Aldrich St., Cadillac, pleaded guilty May 15, 2023 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and operating while intoxicated and was sentenced July 17, 2023 to 19 days in jail with credit for 19…
Obituary: Gary Veurink, 83, of Hart Gary Howard Veurink, 83, of Hart, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at The Leila and Cyrus Poppen House, a Harbor Hospice Residence in Muskegon. He was born September 15, 1939, in Sparta, the son of William and Jeane (Dykhouse) Veurink. Gary grew up in the small Dutch community of Sun, east of Grant,…
HPD news, posted July 18, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 6, 2023: 3:24 p.m., wellbeing check, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. 6:25 p.m., larceny, 400 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 7:45 p.m., mental health complaint, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 8:11 p.m., medical assist,…
Brandon Bruce returns to Hart as elementary principal Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART – Brandon Bruce is excited to be back at Hart Public Schools as Spitler Elementary School’s principal. Bruce, 50, was superintendent of his alma mater in the Upper Peninsula, Gwinn Public Schools,…
Police news, posted July 17, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 13, 2023: 10:09 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), criminal sexual conduct, Oceana Shores trailer park, Grant Township. The case is under investigation. 6:57 p.m., (OCSO), animal abuse, 7700 block of East Gale Road, Newfield Township. Friday, July 14, 2023: 7 p.m., (Michigan State…
Mears man captured after police use ‘stop sticks’ to deflate tires during chase OTTO TOWNSHIP — A police chase that began in Whitehall ended in Oceana County after “stop sticks” used by police shredded the tires of the fleeing pickup truck Sunday evening, July 16. The driver, who is a 34-year-old Mears man, was arrested “on several offenses that originated…
Marine deputy saves boats from burning vessel PENTWATER — Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tim Simon’s quick actions saved boats docked in Pentwater Lake at Charlie’s Marina from catching fire Saturday, July 15. “A boat caught fire this afternoon just after fueling,” states a post on the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. “Sheriff’s office marine division was underway in…
USS LST 393 offers unique glimpse at WWII history MI Travelogue is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc. Story and Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — For 75 years, an important piece of U.S. Navy history has called Muskegon home. The USS LST 393, which for most of its existence was known as the Highway 16, is a 328-foot…
Historic military ship museum conflicted with host city Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — The organization that operates the USS LST 393 military museum (read more here), along with the ship’s owners is in conflict with the City of Muskegon. For 75 years, the West Michigan Dock & Market Corp. (also known as the Mart Dock), located…
79th District Court sentencings, posted July 14, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Robert Matthew Delgado, of 100 Hilltop Dr., Hart, pleaded guilty July 11 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days suspended jail with credit for two days served; Victim Impact Panel (VIP); Alcohol…
79th District Court misdemeanor arraignments, posted July 14, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned on misdemeanor charges recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Roy James Alltop, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., Hart; larceny. Pretrial: Aug. 3 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance (PR). Jesus Brayan Santillian-Lopez, of 5875 N. 168th Ave., Walkerville; operating…
79th District Court felony arraignments, posted July 13, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Hector Martin Saldana, Jr., of 3261 W. Winston Rd., Rothbury; two counts of felon in possession of a firearm and one count of felony firearms. Preliminary exam: July 25 at 1…
Driver in crash that killed motorcyclist charged with OWI causing death PENTWATER — The 35-year-old Sand Lake man who was driving a pickup truck that crashed into a motorcycle last May is being charged with a felony of operating while intoxicated death, according to 79th District Court records. Andrew James Joldersma faces up to 15 years if convicted. The 72-year-old…
Learning about agriscience West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Area middle school students are getting an in-depth look at the vital role agriscience plays in our local community by participating in a summer camp this week…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 12, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Julie Mae Mullins, of 2917 Brunswick, Norton Shores, pleaded guilty May 23, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced July 10, 2023 to six months in jail with credit for 68 days served; two years…
News alert: man pinned between tractor and tree WEARE TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were dispatched to an area in the 2200 block of West Monroe Road for a man on a tractor who was stuck beneath a tree Wednesday, July 12, around 9:45 a.m., according to 911 caller information to Central Dispatch.
Strut Your Mutt set for July 29 All proceeds will be used to provide veterinary care for the stray, neglected, abused, and injured companion animals of Oceana County. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Oceana County’s LASSI (Local Animal Shelter Support, Inc.) is sponsoring Strut Your Mutt again this year to benefit animals who stay at the Oceana County Animal Shelter on the…
Popping corn to perfection in Pentwater By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — About 14 times a year, teams of Pentwater Service Club members gather in the United Methodist Church’s commercial kitchen to pop about 200 bags of caramel-coated popcorn that it sells to raise funds the club donates to various local causes. And on July 5, a team of…
Weekend police news, July 10, 2023 The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, July 7, 2023: 11:25 a.m., breaking and entering, under investigation, 8400 block of South Robinhood Drive, Grant Township. 8:17 p.m., a 58-year-old Hart woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, North 120th Avenue, Elbridge Township. 11:49 p.m., a 39-year-old Shelby man was…
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