HPD news, posted Jan. 5, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.HPD news, posted Jan. 5, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023: 12:32 a.m., family trouble, 10 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. 3:09 a.m., disturbance, 400 block…
Employment Opportunity: PM Twp. Deputy Treasurer Pere Marquette Charter Township is accepting resumes for a full time Deputy Treasurer position. Primary duties include customer service, receipting and reconciling daily incoming monies, assisting with tax preparation and collection, along with various other duties. Accounting experience is preferred, as well as strong communication and organizational skills. Applicants with prior municipal experience and…
Obituary: Sharon Bell Shaw, 76, of Pentwater March 22, 1947 – December 24, 2023 Sharon Bell Shaw, 76, of Richland and Pentwater, and formerly of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Born on March 22, 1947, to Henry Otis Bell and Cecile Fowler Bell, Sharon’s life was a profound illustration of devotion—to her family, her students, and…
Carol Jean Maier, 81 of Hesperia, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was born on December 16, 1942, in Osceola, Arkansas, daughter of the late Theodore and Victoria Burgess. In accordance with Carol’s wishes, cremation has taken place and services will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Hesperia. Listing of 2024 deaths.…
Employment Opportunity: PM Township Deputy Clerk Pere Marquette Charter Township is accepting resumes for the position of Deputy Clerk. Primary duties include accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, records management, correspondence, voter registration, and elections. A degree in accounting or equivalent experience is preferred, as well as strong communication and organizational skills. Prior experience in payroll, payroll reporting, and managing employee…
Platt and the cat HART — Hart Public Schools Superintendent Mark Platt had a “special visitor” in his office Thursday, Jan. 4, when a cat showed up unexpectedly. “This morning we had a special guest stop by for a visit,” states a light-hearted post on the school district’s Facebook page with a photo of Mr. Platt and the orange tiger-striped…
Snow or no snow, Hart Winterfest is a go By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Despite a lackluster winter as far as snowfall is concerned, the annual Hart Winterfest scheduled for the weekend of Feb. 3 and 4 will happen whether we have snow or not. The family-friendly event features a vintage snowmobile show, ice fishing tournament, soup walk,…
79th District Court news, posted Jan. 4, 2024 HART — The following proceedings recently took place in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies Oscar Martin Martinez-Ortega, 43, of 58 Chapita Hills, Shelby; breaking and entering of a building and malicious destruction of property $1,000-$20,000. Preliminary exam: Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Kevin Adan Lopez-Vasquez, 24, of…
Employment Opportunity: Instructional Designer/LMS Specialist West Shore Community College seeks an individual to collaborate with a thriving faculty group centered on innovation and student success. The Instructional Designer and LMS Specialist will leverage Canvas, our Learning Management System, and technology tools to empower faculty in crafting exceptional learning experiences. The successful candidate will be partnering with WSCC’s team of inspiring…
Police seek info to find culprit(s) who broke into hunting cabin OTTO TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering of a hunting cabin and storage unit on 128th Avenue near McKinley Road that was reported Sunday, Dec. 31, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The culprit or culprits forced open a porch door…
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 following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Dec. 29, 2023: 1:23 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 24-year-old Montague man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), 72nd Avenue and Webster Road,…
Obituary: Odelia Ramirez, 66, of Shelby Odelia Munoz Ramirez, 66, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 17, 1957, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the daughter of Antonio and Olga (Munoz) Revilla Jr. Odelia retired from the Shelby Public Schools and was loved by many in the community. Odelia is survived…
Notice to Bidders: Mason County Road Commission Chip Seal Program This is a paid posting. Posted Jan. 2 to Jan. 22, 2024
Hooked on knitting By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Anyone who thinks chocolate is addictive has never learned how to knit. If you know how and are reading this, you’re probably smiling. It’s believed that knitting originated in Egypt about 1,000 years ago to make socks. Fast forward about 900 years, British citizens banded together in a national effort…
79th District Court news, posted Dec. 29, 2023 HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felony Candace Lee Fennel, 27, of 6441 E. Fillmore Rd., Hesperia; methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. Misdemeanors Reanna Renee Pena, 28, of 8495 Indian Bay Rd., Montague; domestic violence. Pretrial: Jan. 18 at 1:30…
Fleeing suspect on US 31 arrested SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Mesick man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office after fleeing from police on US 31 near Grant Road Thursday, Dec. 28, shortly before 10:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was charged with a felony of fleeing and eluding law enforcement and a…
HPD news, posted Dec. 28, 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, Dec. 21, 2023: 8:50 a.m., found property, State and Church streets, City of Hart. 9:45 a.m., medical assist, 70 block of Woodlawn Avenue, City of Hart.…
Invest in Oceana’s future through the community foundation’s $25,000 challenge match Deadline is Dec. 31, 2023 Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, the Oceana Community Foundation launched a $25,000 challenge match through the end of the year. Gifts to the community investment fund or the administrative fund will be matched, creating double the impact in Oceana County. “The challenge…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 28, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Colin Ray Bush, 39, pleaded guilty Nov. 6, 2023 to assault with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence and was sentenced Dec. 11, 2023 to six months in jail with credit for 82 days served; 18 months probation; and…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 28, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Rita Maria Huerta, 29, of 3300 E. Buchanan Rd., Shelby; felonious assault. Preliminary exam: Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. Bail: $50,000/personal recognizance (PR). Charge dismissed Jan. 16. Kaelyb Lee Moses, 19, of 5415 E. Skeels Rd., Holton; fleeing…
Police news, posted Dec. 27, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Friday, Dec. 22, 2023: 9:58 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 40-year-old Montague man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant and for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Oceana Drive and Webster Road, Grant Township. He was…
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