PHOTO GALLERY: Walkerville students, staff honor veterans Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools honored veterans during a Veterans Day program in the middle school gym Friday morning, Nov. 10. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and…
HPD news, Nov. 10, 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, Nov. 2, 2023: 3:50 a.m., a 36-year-old Hat man was arrested on several outstanding warrants issued in Muskegon and Mason counties, 300 block of Johnson Street, City…
Obituary: Shirley Oles, 77, of Hart Shirley L. Oles, 77, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was born July 14, 1946, in Hart to John and Beatrice (Dorrance) Gebhart. Shirley attended Garver School and graduated from Hart High School where she was very active in FFA and band. After high school, Shirley continued working at the farmers markets on…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 9, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Matthew Alan Kolb, 46, of 511 E. Tyler Rd., Hart, pleaded guilty Oct. 31 to second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to five days suspended jail with credit for two days served; one year probation; outpatient treatment; and…
Pentwater Arts Council awards over $5,500 in grants to local schools PENTWATER — The Pentwater Arts Council is awarding over $5,500 in grants to local schools for the purchase of musical instruments and art supplies. Recipients include: New Era Christian and Oceana Christian schools music program for the purchase of high-quality glockenspiels for student use at both schools. Pentwater Public…
Oceana voters OK Hesperia school millage renewal HART — Voters in Oceana County approved operating millage renewal proposals for Hesperia and Montague school districts and two millage renewal proposals for the Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency, but rejected bond proposals for Mason County Central Schools. The following are unofficial results in Oceana County: Hesperia Community Schools operating millage renewal:…
Shelby Middle School to host Veterans Day assembly Friday Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — The Shelby Middle School will host a Veterans Day assembly Friday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. in the school gym. Veterans and their families are invited to attend. The program will begin with the…
Mile Twelve to perform in Hart Nov. 17 HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present Mile Twelve in concert Friday, Nov. 17, in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. The auditorium is located in the Hart Middle School at 308 W. Johnson St. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are available at the door or…
Obituary: Dee Ann Brubaker, 70, of Hesperia Dee Ann Brubaker, 70, of Hesperia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 6, 2023. She was born November 15, 1952, in Kansas City, the daughter of Leo Donald and Phyllis Joyce (Good) Brubaker. Dee Ann worked in the local area for over 30 years; holding positions at the…
Employment Opportunity: Deputy Juvenile Register/Family Court Specialist Mason County Juvenile Court Duties include all non-judicial tasks and responsibilities associated with managing Family Court cases. This position will also work closely with the Juvenile Register assisting with the handling of juvenile court cases, along with the Probate Judge. Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to…
Missing Hart boy found HART — Kaleb Anderson, the boy who was reported missing in the Hart area Monday Nov. 6, has been found, local law enforcement reported Tuesday, Nov. 7. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three…
Five education proposals on Tuesday’s ballot HART — Five education-related proposals will appear on ballots in Oceana County Tuesday, Nov. 7. Voters who live in precincts impacted by the proposals will vote on the following: Click on each link to read the ballot language: Hesperia Community Schools operating millage renewal proposal Mason County Central School District bond proposals I and…
Prisoner re-sentenced in car theft case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 35-year-old Rothbury man currently incarcerated in the Alger Correctional Facility in Munising was re-sentenced to 19 months to five years in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 6, for a conviction of unlawful driving away of an automobile/car theft. Daniel Laurence Marcinak pleaded guilty to two…
Grease fire damages home ROTHBURY — A grease fire damaged a double-wide trailer at 2725 Forrest St. Saturday, Nov. 4, shortly after 11 a.m., according to Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. “The person who lives there had cooked French fries in grease on the stove, and he went to the store and had forgotten that he had left (the…
Weekend police news, posted Nov. 6, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 3, 2023: 10:29 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), malicious destruction of property, 8500 North Oceana Drive, three tires were slashed, Weare Township. 11:30…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 4, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Matthew Michael Hickey, 38, of 5245 Riverview Rd., Kalamazoo; delivery/manufacture of a schedule 1-3 drug. Preliminary exam: Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. Bail: $50,000/personal recognizance (PR). Zachary Lee Hackney, 31, of 104 S. Apple St., Hart; narcotic possession.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 4, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Roy James Alltop, 52, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty Oct. 31 to larceny by false impersonation less than $200 and was sentenced to two days suspended jail with credit for two days served; $300 in fines…
Teacher creates silhouettes to brighten students’ days Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — When you stroll down the halls of Walkerville Elementary School, you will notice some unique silhouette artwork adorning the walls. The silhouettes are the handiwork of elementary teacher David Van Horn who has created 78 shadows…
Obituary: Richard Bedran, 91, of Hart Richard Steven Bedran, 91, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born January 16, 1932, in Chicago, the son of the late Steven and Marie (Colvric) Bedran. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1950 – 1952. He then was employed with the Chicago Police Department, retiring as…
Employment Opportunity: Softball Coach Mason County Eastern is accepting applications for a Softball Coach. Please send resume and letter of application to Paul Shoup, Superintendent/Athletic Director – pshou@mceschools.com or Mason County Eastern Schools, 18 South Main St., Custer MI 49405 https://www.mceschools.com/emplyment-opportunities Paul T. Shoup Superintendent Transportation Director/Athletic Director Mason County Eastern Schools 18 South Main St. Custer, MI 49405 231-757-3733 x 3602…
Hart McDonald’s to contribute percentage of its sales to Hart HS media class Nov. 9 Twenty percent of all app-based sales will be donated to the media class for acquiring a new camera for sports team broadcasts Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — A special collaboration between Hart High…
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