Hundreds of trees planted at local park thanks to $6,000 grant SHELBY TOWNSHIP – They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but in this case, money results in tree growth. Shelby Township recently received a $6,000 grant from Consumers Energy and Michigan Forestry and Park Association, Inc. to plant 330 trees along Buchanan Road, outlining the Shelby Township Park. Shelby…
MSP report, posted Oct. 13, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023: 3:20 p.m., a 29-year-old Walkerville man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant and charges of…
Walkerville school improvements taking shape By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — There has been a renaissance of sorts at Walkerville Public School with many recent improvements taking shape on the small campus. One of the most noticeable changes is the refurbished cafeteria. “We started with…
Heroes to look up to Hart’s Buccaneer Buddies program creates a lasting impact By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The Buccaneer Buddies program at Hart Public Schools creates lasting friendships between the varsity football players and elementary students. The little kids have heroes to look…
Obituary: Janice VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater Janice Ruth (Feguer) VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater, formerly of Lansing, passed away October 10, 2023. Janice was born on April 3, 1940, to Nellie Soper McDaniel and Herbert Feguer, the youngest of five children in Bath, Michigan. Jan worked for the YMCA and then the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. She took a short…
Pierce Road closed for road work FERRY TOWNSHIP — Pierce Road from 132nd Avenue to 144th Avenue is closed to traffic for the next several days for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. OCRC is also reminding motorists that 144th Avenue between Baseline and Buchanan roads is still under construction. Local residents can access their homes.
Janice Ruth VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…
Woman, 73, swindled out of $30,000 via Facebook, WhatsApp private messaging services The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville (231-757-4743), Manistee (231-723-3500) and Grand Haven (616-846-7230); text: 231-613-3090; www.smith-eddy.com. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old woman is the victim in a fraud case investigated by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office in which a…
Dispute over alleged romantic affair turns violent Fight involved a knife, baseball bat, car ramming, death threats. By Allison Scarbrough HART — A 57-year-old Hesperia man who faces a felony of assault with intent to murder following a violent encounter with another man over a woman appeared in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 9, for a pretrial hearing. …
Hart man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 33-year-old Hart man faces up to life in prison for three felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Ricardo Moreno Barrios, of 2 W. Main St., appeared in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 9, for a pretrial hearing. Barrios is accused of sexually…
Blessing of the Badges SHELBY — Local police officers, firefighters and paramedics received a blessing from the Rev. Mike Deblois of the New Era Bible Church Saturday, Oct. 7, during Oceana County’s first-ever Blessing of the Badges ceremony at the Shelby Fall Festival. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…
Tiger royalty SHELBY — Hannah Frees and Wyatt Dickman were crowned the Shelby High School Homecoming Queen and King Friday night, Oct. 6, 2023 during halftime of the Tiger football game against Manistee. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.
New Era Farmers Market receives $30,000 grant NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers Market received a check for $30,000 from Trinity Health this week. Trinity Health Muskegon Program Implementation Coordinator Michael C. Ramsey presented the check to New Era Farmers Market Manager Sandy Whitaker at the New Era Christian Reformed Church Tuesday, Oct. 3. The grant, which will provide…
Runaway found safe Michigan State Police from the Hart post said a 13-year-old girl who ran away from home has been found safe. MSP was searching for Riley Hunter who had last been seen Sept. 30 in Rothbury. MSP reported Thursday afternoon, Oct. 5, that Riley had been found safe.
10-year-old bicyclist injured when bike crosses street in front of SUV HART — A 10-year-old child suffered minor injuries when the child, who was on a bicycle, crossed East Main Street “directly in the lane of travel of a 2015 GMC Yukon” Tuesday, Oct. 3, shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The accident occurred in…
Hart man arrested for BB gun incident HART — A 61-year-old Hart man faces criminal charges for an incident last week involving a BB gun. Mark Anthony Swenor, of 104 Washington St., is charged with felonies of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent and felony firearm — pneumatic gun and two misdemeanors of assault and battery, according to 79th…
Traffic alert: Crash on US 31 UPDATE: MDOT reported the lane was back open at 12:40 p.m. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The left lane of northbound US 31 near South Oceana Drive is blocked due to a traffic crash Thursday, Oct. 5, shortly before 12:30 p.m., according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
HPD report, posted Oct. 5, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023: 1:53 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 5:23 p.m., a 60-year-old Hart man was arrested for assault, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 10:26…
Shelby Fall Festival set for Saturday SHELBY – The Shelby Fall Festival is set for Saturday Oct. 7 — rain or shine. The day kicks off with 5K and .5K fun run/walk and a waffle party. The Shelby High School Marching Band will perform at noon. Fourth Street will be lined with live music, free kids’ games, free carnival rides,…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 4, 2023 Several face drug charges stemming from Electric Forest arrests By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies John Jeremy Dennis, 45, of 3204 Holton Rd., Muskegon and 4598 S. 198th Ave., Hesperia; methamphetamine possession, dangerous weapons and felonious assault. Preliminary exam: Oct.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 4, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Ross Owen Gleason, 35, of 2019 S. 48th Ave., Shelby, pleaded guilty Oct. 3 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days suspended jail with credit for two days served; Alcohol Highway Safety…
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