Felony arraignments, posted May 4, 2023 HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Ryan James Jeffries, of 253 E. Main St., Walkerville; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); assault with intent to great bodily harm less than murder. Probable cause hearing: May 16 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Robert Charles Brown,…
National Asparagus Festival to celebrate 50th year By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The unique and fun-filled National Asparagus Festival that draws thousands of people hits a milestone as it celebrates its 50th year. The festival is rooted in Oceana County, which is the top producer of asparagus in Michigan, and Michigan is the leading producer in the country. So,…
Man faces 70 months to 15 years in prison for CSC By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 34-year-old Muskegon man faces 70 months (nearly six years) to 15 years in prison after pleading “no contest” to second-degree criminal sexual conduct in 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 1. Cecil Paul Quinton, of 2798 Riverview Ave., was found mentally competent to answer…
Guns stolen during break-in PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering that was reported Friday, April 28, around noon in the 5400 block of West Ottawattamie Street, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. “A neighbor noticed the door was open, and items were discovered missing,” said Hasty. Items stolen include older firearms, a long…
Brews & Beats set for this Saturday PENTWATER — The annual Brews & Beats is set for Saturday, May 6, from noon to 5 p.m. on the Village Green. The fun event celebrates not only local craft beverages from all over Michigan, but also food and live music. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere focused on tasty beer and wine; local businesses;…
Sporting event cancellations, May 2, 2023 The following high school sporting events have been postponed due to inclement weather May 2, 2023: Shelby High School: Baseball and softball games at Holton rescheduled for Wednesday, May 3 Track meet at Ravenna rescheduled for Tuesday, May 9 Hesperia High School: Track meet at home vs. Mason County Central rescheduled for Thursday, May…
CTE criminal justice students safer drive awareness campaign wins 1st place West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District’s Career Technical Education (CTE) criminal justice program recently won first place in the Strive 4 A Safer…
MCC school election includes some Weare Township voters SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s bond election is Tuesday, May 2. A small portion of Weare Township is within the Mason County Central School District and voters in that area will vote at the Weare Township Hall, 6506 N. Oceana Dr., between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the ballot is a…
MSP weekend report The following is activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Sunday, April 30, 2023: 1:58 p.m., a 30-year-old Pentwater man was cited for driving without insurance, Oceana Drive near Polk Road, City of Hart. 3:15 p.m., a 37-year-old Shelby man was cited for driving without a license, Oceana Drive near M…
Oceana Drive south of New Era to be closed for road work GRANT TOWNSHIP — Oceana Drive south of the Village of New Era will be closed to traffic Wednesday and Thursday, May 3 and 4, for necessary road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour routing motorists to Yale Road, 90th Avenue and Arthur Road will…
Greece is the word Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — When you walk down the hall at Shelby Middle School, you feel like you are in a history museum as you gaze at the many student-created Greek history projects on display. Seventh graders in Brenda…
HPD news, April 27, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 20, 2023: 1:40 a.m., juvenile runaway, 20 block of Apple Street, City of Hart. 12:45 p.m., assault and battery, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart. 1:30 p.m., suspicious situation, 72nd Avenue and Pirate Way, City…
Asparagus Nuggets developers hoping to revamp local industry By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART — Joe Prado and Dave Hansen have a plan to revamp the local asparagus industry. Last year, the two began marketing The Original Asparagus Nuggets, developed by Prado Food of West Michigan. The lightly breaded nuggets come frozen and are ready to serve after two minutes in…
Peterson Farms Named 2023 Community Builder by United Way of the Lakeshore SHELBY – Peterson Farms has been named the 2023 Community Builder award recipient by the United Way of the Lakeshore. Community Builders support United Way of the Lakeshore through workplace campaigns, volunteering, and much more. Other 2023 Community Builder award recipients include Meijer, GE Aerospace, The Gerber Foundation,…
Police news, April 24, 2023 The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Friday, April 21, 2023: 2:21 p.m., fraud, 2700 block of West Tyler Road, Hart Township. The complainant received a payment book in the mail for which they have no account. 7:12 p.m., suspicious person, 4400 block of North 152nd Avenue, Elbridge Township.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted April 24, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jodi Lyn Heck, of 8060 Cook St., Montague, pleaded “no contest” April 11 to assault and battery and was sentenced to one year probation and $500 in fines and costs. De Andre Bergen, of 715…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 24, 2023 Kelly Lee Parker, 74, of Hart, died on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of…
Gigantic tin man to arrive in Hart By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — An approximately 20-foot-tall tin man holding a heart will soon arrive in Hart where it will serve as a permanent landmark. A tin man sculpture that was on exhibit in front of the Amway Grand Plaza during Artprize of 2021 sparked city officials’ interest. “Mayor (Vicki) Platt…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 20, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Ryan Jo Hudson, of 1158 Brian Dr., Muskegon, was found guilty April 10 of probation violation and was sentenced to two to five years in prison with credit for 450 days served in jail and…
HPD news, posted April 20, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, April 5, 2023: 12:55 a.m., general assist, Johnson and Water streets, City of Hart. 2:40 a.m., juvenile runaway, 400 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 9 a.m., found property, Courtland and Lincoln streets, City of Hart. 2 p.m., trespassing, 100 block of…
Student leadership class donates hygiene baskets to families in need Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Students in Kirstie DeVries’s leadership class at Hart High School are learning valuable lessons about leadership and helping their community. “The Hart High School leadership class engaged in various community projects throughout the…
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