Drunk driving, retail fraud arrests top police activity 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: Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023: 12:21 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 22-year-old New Era man was arrested for retail fraud, Wesco, Village of New Era. The…
Police seek public’s help in finding man who allegedly hit gas pump WALKERVILLE — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a “person of interest” allegedly involved in hitting a gas pump with a pickup truck at the Walkerville KwikMart Friday, Oct. 13, around 3 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man…
Obituary: Janet Nass, 80, of Hart On October 15, 2023, after a brief illness, Janet Marie Nass, of Hart, joined her husband, Hugh Nass, in Heaven. She was 80 years old. Jan was born in 1942 to Charles and Seena Hall. She grew up in Bay City. In 1965, she married the love of her life, Hugh Nass. Janet had…
Employment Opportunity: DPW Operator Pere Marquette Charter Township is seeking candidates for a full time DPW Operator. The position is non-supervisory and performs assigned maintenance tasks associated with the water and sewer systems as well as the Township’s buildings and grounds. Must obtain a D-4 and S-4 water license from the State of Michigan within three years of hire date…
HPD news, Oct. 13, 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, Oct. 5, 2023: 2:22 a.m., motorist assist, Polk Road and State Street, City of Hart. 9:44 a.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart.…
First Baptist Church hosts First Responder Appreciation Breakfast HART — First Baptist Church of Hart is hosting a First Responder Appreciation Breakfast Saturday, Oct. 28, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The free breakfast is open for all first responders throughout Oceana County. “We welcome those who are willing to sacrificially serve our community to stop; grab a bite to eat;…
Hundreds of trees planted at local park thanks to $6,000 grant SHELBY TOWNSHIP – They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but in this case, money results in tree growth. Shelby Township recently received a $6,000 grant from Consumers Energy and Michigan Forestry and Park Association, Inc. to plant 330 trees along Buchanan Road, outlining the Shelby Township Park. Shelby…
MSP report, posted Oct. 13, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023: 3:20 p.m., a 29-year-old Walkerville man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant and charges of…
Walkerville school improvements taking shape By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — There has been a renaissance of sorts at Walkerville Public School with many recent improvements taking shape on the small campus. One of the most noticeable changes is the refurbished cafeteria. “We started with…
Heroes to look up to Hart’s Buccaneer Buddies program creates a lasting impact By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The Buccaneer Buddies program at Hart Public Schools creates lasting friendships between the varsity football players and elementary students. The little kids have heroes to look…
Obituary: Janice VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater Janice Ruth (Feguer) VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater, formerly of Lansing, passed away October 10, 2023. Janice was born on April 3, 1940, to Nellie Soper McDaniel and Herbert Feguer, the youngest of five children in Bath, Michigan. Jan worked for the YMCA and then the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. She took a short…
Pierce Road closed for road work FERRY TOWNSHIP — Pierce Road from 132nd Avenue to 144th Avenue is closed to traffic for the next several days for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. OCRC is also reminding motorists that 144th Avenue between Baseline and Buchanan roads is still under construction. Local residents can access their homes.
Janice Ruth VandenHeuvel, 83, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing…
Woman, 73, swindled out of $30,000 via Facebook, WhatsApp private messaging services The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville (231-757-4743), Manistee (231-723-3500) and Grand Haven (616-846-7230); text: 231-613-3090; www.smith-eddy.com. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old woman is the victim in a fraud case investigated by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office in which a…
Dispute over alleged romantic affair turns violent Fight involved a knife, baseball bat, car ramming, death threats. By Allison Scarbrough HART — A 57-year-old Hesperia man who faces a felony of assault with intent to murder following a violent encounter with another man over a woman appeared in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 9, for a pretrial hearing. …
Hart man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 33-year-old Hart man faces up to life in prison for three felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Ricardo Moreno Barrios, of 2 W. Main St., appeared in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 9, for a pretrial hearing. Barrios is accused of sexually…
Blessing of the Badges SHELBY — Local police officers, firefighters and paramedics received a blessing from the Rev. Mike Deblois of the New Era Bible Church Saturday, Oct. 7, during Oceana County’s first-ever Blessing of the Badges ceremony at the Shelby Fall Festival. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…
Tiger royalty SHELBY — Hannah Frees and Wyatt Dickman were crowned the Shelby High School Homecoming Queen and King Friday night, Oct. 6, 2023 during halftime of the Tiger football game against Manistee. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.
New Era Farmers Market receives $30,000 grant NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers Market received a check for $30,000 from Trinity Health this week. Trinity Health Muskegon Program Implementation Coordinator Michael C. Ramsey presented the check to New Era Farmers Market Manager Sandy Whitaker at the New Era Christian Reformed Church Tuesday, Oct. 3. The grant, which will provide…
Runaway found safe Michigan State Police from the Hart post said a 13-year-old girl who ran away from home has been found safe. MSP was searching for Riley Hunter who had last been seen Sept. 30 in Rothbury. MSP reported Thursday afternoon, Oct. 5, that Riley had been found safe.
10-year-old bicyclist injured when bike crosses street in front of SUV HART — A 10-year-old child suffered minor injuries when the child, who was on a bicycle, crossed East Main Street “directly in the lane of travel of a 2015 GMC Yukon” Tuesday, Oct. 3, shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The accident occurred in…
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