Career change from health care to education is perfect fit for Walkerville teacher By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Walkerville High School English and social studies teacher Sara White began her seventh year as an educator this school year. “This is my second career. My…
HPD report, posted Sept. 14, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023: 8:54 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 11:43 a.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, Riverside Drive and Johnson Street, City of Hart. 4:06 p.m., animal complaint, 500 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 4:55…
Murder trial begins Monday By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The trial for a 33-year-old Muskegon man accused of shooting and killing a 28-year-old man with a handgun June 12, 2022 begins Monday, Sept. 18, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Carlos Andres Sanchez, of 3860 Manatee Ave., is accused of murdering Miguel Angel Gutierrez, of 4357 Louise St,, Muskegon.…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 13, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Dana Wayne Allen, 43, of 5494 S. 168th Ave., Hesperia; arson. Preliminary exam: Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. Bail: $25,000 personal recognizance (PR). It is alleged that Allen set fire to his truck in…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 13, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Susan Kay Dukes, 69, of 7910 N. 66th Ave., Pentwater, pleaded “no contest” Sept. 5 to brandishing a firearm in public and was sentenced to $500 and the gun will be forfeited to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for…
Health department coat drive begins Collecting winter gear to help keep Oceana families warm HART — District Health Department #10 in collaboration with Meridian Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, United Way of the Lakeshore, Peterson Farms Inc., Gray and Company, GHSP, the Oceana County Council on Aging, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, and the Roadside Farm stand are hosting the Annual…
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176th Avenue closed for road maintenance NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — 176th Avenue between Loop and Zimmer roads will be closed for road maintenance through Thursday, Sept. 14, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes.
24th Avenue closed for road maintenance BENONA TOWNSHIP — 24th Avenue between Shelby and Grant roads will be closed for road maintenance through Thursday, Sept. 14, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes.
Hart veteran and her dog honored by national VFW HART — Hart veteran Jodi Slinkard and her service dog Cassie are being honored for their dedication to country and community in the VFW #StillServing campaign. The national Veterans of Foreign Wars #StillServing campaign recognizes veterans who continue to serve in their community after the military. Slinkard is #StillServing as a…
Hart woman transported to hospital following 2-car crash HART TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old Hart woman was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital following a two-car crash on North Oceana Drive near West Tyler Road Tuesday, Sept. 12, shortly before 7:30 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman was driving a 2020 Chevrolet…
Weekend police news, posted Sept. 11, 2023 The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 8, 2023: 6:41 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), malicious destruction of property, a window was reportedly broken, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 12:30 p.m., (OCSO), controlled substance violation involving a juvenile, North State Street, Village of Shelby.…
Employment Opportunity: JV Boys Basketball Coach Mason County Central Schools is currently accepting applications for a Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Requirements include: A working knowledge of the sport of basketball and coaching experience. Previous basketball playing experience preferred. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 574. Application deadline: Sept. 29, 2023 at 4 p.m. This is…
Visionary violinist Dixon’s Violin to perform at New Era Farmers Market Tuesday NEW ERA — Visionary violinist Dixon’s Violin will perform at the New Era Farmers Market Tuesday, Sept. 12, beginning at 5 p.m. Celebrating the end of summer, the final New Era Farmers Market of 2023 runs from 4-7 p.m. The world’s premier visionary violinist, Dixon’s life mission is…
Helicopters to inspect power lines Sept. 18-20 OCEANA COUNTY — ITC will inspect high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment throughout the state via helicopter from approximately Sept. 11 through Oct. 11 — weather permitting, according to a press release. “The helicopters will be flying lower than usual near the transmission lines during these inspections, which is no cause for concern…
PALC — The ‘P’ stands for ‘people’ By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — As the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center’s (PALC) fundraising effort nears the $100,000 mark toward the $250,000 needed to properly equip it for the next 20 years, several members recently shared what they enjoy most out of coming to the center. “It’s the people,” said Juanita Pierman, former…
Shelby High School begins new year with new principal Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Shelby High School started the 2023-24 school year with a new leader who brings lots of experience and enthusiasm to the job. Zach Fricke replaces Zach Christian who was hired…
Drug dealer with 31 priors sent back to prison By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old former Oceana County man convicted of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug house was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of 140 months (11.7 years) to 50 years and 40 months (3.3 years) to 15 years in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday,…
Police news, posted Sept. 6, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023: 7:47 a.m., death investigation, 6400 block of Filmore Road, Leavitt Township. A 60-year-old man was deceased at the scene. “It is believed illegal drugs may have been used,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The case is under investigation.…
Man dies of apparent drowning in Hart Lake HART — A 72-year-old Hart man died from an apparent drowning in Hart Lake last week, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Gary Dean’s body was recovered from the water Wednesday, Aug. 30, after a 16-foot Spectrum pontoon boat was found adrift in the east end of the lake. A marine deputy…
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