79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 17, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Daniel Salgado, 36, of 315 Courtland St., Hart; assault with intent to great bodily harm less than murder, methamphetamine possession, possession of a narcotic/cocaine less than 25 grams; and a misdemeanor of driving while license suspended (DWLS). Preliminary…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 17, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Anthony Alan Brink, 32, of 3709 Cobmoosa Trl., Hesperia, pleaded “no contest” Aug. 15 to attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and was sentenced to three days suspended jail with credit for three days served and $625 in fines and…
UPDATE: The boys have been found safe, Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar reported Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 Hart police looking for 2 runaways HART — The Hart Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two runaway boys, ages 13 and 15 “On Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, Humberto Herebia, 13, and Saul Moran, 15, were last seen at their…
Dirt bike stolen from pole barn HART TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated a break-in to a pole barn reported Monday, Aug. 14, shortly after 5 p.m. on Lee’s Lane. A 1986 Yamaha Big Wheel 200 valued at $1,000 was stolen, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The intruder or intruders pried open a door to gain access…
Sergeants get their stripes, new deputy hired HART — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies John Kessler and Jordan Lesausky were promoted to the rank of sergeant this week, and Grant Boyd was hired as a new deputy. Sergeants Kessler and Lesausky are assigned to the sheriff’s office corrections division working in the Oceana County Jail. Sgt. Kessler has been working for…
Employment Opportunity: High School Office Assistant Mason County Central Public Schools is hiring a High School Office Assistant for the 2023-2024 school year. For details and to apply, visit: www.mccschools.org. Job #565 Deadline to apply is Aug. 1, 2023 at 4 p.m. EOE This is a paid posted. Posted Aug. 16, to Aug. 30, 2023.
Riding in honor of fallen officers WEARE TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Police Unity Team made a pit stop at the West Michigan Research Station Tuesday morning, Aug. 15. The team includes more than 40 law enforcement officers from local, state and federal agencies across Michigan who honor fallen officers by riding bicycles. The cyclists rode north through Oceana County with a…
Wine tasting, live music on tap for New Era Farmers Market Aug. 22 NEW ERA — Wine tasting with Pleasant Valley Farms and Vineyard of Hart is on tap for the next New Era Farmers Market Tuesday, Aug. 22. The talented duo, Acoustic Oasis, will make its debut in New Era from 5-7 p.m. The market, which runs from 4-7…
‘Midget wrestling’ at the fairgrounds Saturday HART — The Oceana County Fairgrounds will host “midget wrestling” this Saturday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. Tickets for the Micro Divas Federation event are $12 in advance for bleacher seats; $15 at the gate for bleacher seats; and $40 for ringside tickets. To purchase advance tickets, visit https://www.microwrestling.com/events/oceanacountyfair?fbclid=IwAR06mcqgfwEAIgOEhRgR3FYMj8oUzrGO5ZM2YJAiAFn7Qmj_s4ZYmc6Cc3c The carnival midway opens at…
Police news, Aug. 14, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023: 10:34 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 38-year-old Mears man was arrested for disorderly conduct, 3500 block of North Ridge Road, Golden Township. Friday, Aug. 11, 2023: 9:30 a.m., (OCSO), a 49-year-old Mears man was arrested for illegal entry, methamphetamine possession and…
Detroit man arrested for domestic violence wanted on 13 warrants HART — A 36-year-old Detroit man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on charges of domestic violence, interfering with a 911 call, operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended in the 4200 block of Polk Road, Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 12:45 a.m. The man dragged a woman by…
Shelby man in stable condition after being shot BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Shelby man is in stable condition at a Muskegon hospital after being shot with a gun Sunday night, Aug. 13, in the 3700 block of South 60th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. No one has been arrested in connection to the shooting, and there…
Motorcyclist ejected from bike, which hits two parked cars GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old New Era man was transported by Life EMS to an area hospital after being ejected from a 2006 Honda CBR motorcycle, which ran over two parked cars Friday, Aug. 11, shortly after 6 p.m. in the 7500 block of South Sagola Trail, according to Oceana County…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 14, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Janet Mae-Fawn Hamilton, of 8702 W. South River Dr., Grant; fleeing and eluding police, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police; and and a misdemeanor of operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam: Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent.…
PHOTO GALLERY: Pentwater’s 93rd Annual Homecoming Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor 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 ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville,…
Rain doesn’t dampen spirits of Pentwater Homecoming sand sculptors PENTWATER — Scattered storms rolled across Lake Michigan Friday, Aug. 11, but the wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of participants in the 50th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Charles Mears State Park. The contest is one of many fun events taking place this weekend during Pentwater’s 93rd Annual Homecoming Celebration,…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 11, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Magdaleno Miguel Gonzalez-Reyes, of 2177 S. 32nd Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Aug. 8 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to $1,055 in fines and costs. Charges of operating while intoxicated and transporting open…
HPD report, posted Aug. 11, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023: 9:30 a.m., hit-and-run crash, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 2:25 p.m., family trouble, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:09 p.m., wellbeing check, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. 6:15 p.m.,…
Employment Opportunities: West Shore Community College West Shore Community College Seeks motivated individuals to fill multiple part-time positions. Campus Employment part-time positions available include: Catering Services Assistant – this position is responsible for providing excellent customer service in assisting with catered events on our main campus, and our two offsite campuses. Starting pay rate is $12.50 per hour. Concession Stand…
Men involved in sex trafficking sting arraigned, names released By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The three men arrested following a child sex trafficking sting have been arraigned. Arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court were Steven Volpp, 58, of Hart; Kenneth Smith, 53, of Ormond Beach, Fla., who had been camping in Oceana County, and Gabriel Talevich, 20, of…
Jeannetta Roberts receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses LUDINGTON — Registered nurse Jeannetta Roberts, was named the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Roberts is a charge nurse in the ICU (intensive care unit) and has worked at the Ludington hospital since 1998. She was nominated by a patient’s daughter.…
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