Garage destroyed by fire GRANT TOWNSHIP — A garage was destroyed by fire — presumably caused by welding sparks — Friday, Dec. 15, at 8:30 a.m. on Cleveland Road near 88th Avenue, said Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. Firefighters saved the house located about 10 feet away from the detached garage from damage. “We were worried about the house…
UPDATE: Charge dismissed; read related story here: https://oceanacountypress.com/2023/12/18/charges-against-…ne-pilot-dropped/ BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 62-year-old man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a felony of flying/hovering an unmanned aircraft over a key facility. Donald Ray Muckel is accused of flying or hovering his drone over a Wolverine Power Cooperative electrical substation, “which by statute is a key facility,” said…
Hart man arrested for assault with knife HART TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Hart man faces a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon after a woman was injured Sunday evening, Dec. 10, at a residence on Oceana Drive, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Spencer Toepfer. Jeffrey E. Thorne was arrested and lodged in the Oceana County Jail. He was…
Walkerville man arrested after fleeing from police on ORV WALKERVILLE — A 26-year-old Walkerville man was arrested after fleeing from the Michigan State Police while riding an ORV on Main Street Tuesday, Dec. 12, around 3:45 p.m., according to Trooper Spencer Toepfer. Morgan James Pearson was located in a driveway, said Toepfer. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail.…
Driver injured in rollover crash on black ice ROTHBURY — A female driver was transported to Trinity Health Hospital in Muskegon by Life EMS following a single-vehicle rollover crash Friday, Dec. 15, shortly after 8 a.m. on East Winston Road approximately one mile east of Oceana Drive, according to Michigan State Police trooper Mike Veltman. The westbound Kia SUV rolled…
Pentwater man creates unique bench from grille of ‘67 Pontiac GTO By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Do you remember the Pontiac GTO, a popular 1960s muscle car from GM? With Christmas right around the corner, try searching online for “GTO and Christmas.” Up pops an assortment of postings about GTO sweaters, ornaments, greetings cards, a Christmas music album,…
Oceana women’s generosity surpasses $700,000 In June of 2012, several Oceana women founded an area chapter of a nationwide organization called Women Who Care (WWC). The concept involves area women meeting four times a year to learn about the good work of several nonprofits serving Oceana County citizens. Every attendee votes for one, and the highest vote-getter receives $100 contributions…
Shelby Township seeks feedback for intersection lighting SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board continues to look for opportunities to improve road safety for township residents and visitors. With this goal in mind, the board executed a plan last year to hire a local farmer to mow the right-of-way twice a year, according to a press release from the township.…
HPD news posted Dec. 14, 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. 30, 2023: 1 a.m., medical assist, 100 block of Orchard Street, City of Hart. 9 a.m., lost property, 200 block of East Main Street, City…
Two-Time All American Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart High School junior Jessica Jazwinski placed ninth in the country Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships in San Diego, earning All-American status for the second straight year. Jessie was…
Students learn about skilled trades careers GRAND RAPIDS — Shelby and Hart high school students learned about careers in electrical, automotive, construction and welding trades during a visit to the Grand Rapids Community College MTEC (Michigan Technical Education Center) and the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, Dec. 4. A total of 22 students from Hart and Shelby went…
Shelby to unveil new elementary school Saturday Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — The community will get a look at Shelby Public Schools’ new $19 million elementary school building located along Oceana Drive north of the high school during a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, Dec. 16, beginning at 9…
Hart man sentenced to probation in child trafficking case Convictions are under review by appeals court By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — One of three men arrested in a child trafficking sting operation last August was sentenced to five years probation in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 12. Steven Wayne Volpp, 58, of Hart, pleaded guilty to a felony…
Obituary: Milton ‘Bud’ Olson, Jr., 83, of Mears Milton “Bud” Carl Olson Jr., 83, of Mears, passed away at home Friday, December 8, 2023. He was born June 18, 1940, to Milton C. Olson Sr. and Nora Ann Calcutt, in Bay City, Michigan. A gifted musician with a natural ear, he lived a life full of music and loved to share…
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Obituary: Alfred Bouda, 87, of Pentwater Alfred “Al” Loren Bouda, 87, of Pentwater, formerly of Royal Oak, passed away at home on Monday December 11, 2023. Al was born December 15, 1935, the son of Fredrick and Zella (Fuller) Bouda. Al was a graduate from Royal Oak High School and went on to attend Tri-State University, earning a bachelor of…
Alfred “Al” Loren Bouda, 87, of Pentwater, died on Monday, December 11, 2023. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 2017 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
Walkerville students are published authors Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Students in Mandy Achterhof’s third, fourth and fifth grade English and language arts classes are published authors. Each class published its own book through studentreasures.com with each student creating one page. The third…
Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Onekama Consolidated Schools is hiring an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent beginning in February, 2024. Ideal candidates shall possess a high level of confidentiality, attention to detail, customer service mindset, organizational skills, ability to work unsupervised and be a team player. Experience with accounts payable/accounts receivables, Microsoft Office, Google, Quickbooks, and website experience…
Pentwater Junior Women’s Club announces funding projects PENTWATER — Pentwater Junior Women’s Club announces projects funded in 2023, which include: Purchase of a 3D printer for the Pentwater Schools coding classroom, helping students understand 3D technologies, design and simulation; application engineering, process and materials; data preparation skills; machine operation; post-processing and surface finishing; and definition of quality. Michigan Dunes Chapter…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 7, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Kerri Lynn Timmer, 35, pleaded guilty Oct. 23, 2023 to prisoner in possession of contraband and was sentenced Dec. 4, 2023 to one to five years in prison with credit for 94 days served in jail and $198 in…
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