Friends of Pentwater-Hart Trail to host ‘Tacos & Trek for the Trail’ PENTWATER — The non-profit organization, Friends of the Pentwater-Hart Trail, will hold its annual fun-filled Taco luncheon and guided 5k ride/run/walk through Pentwater known as Tacos & Trek for the Trail Saturday, June 24. This will be the fourth such fundraiser for the trail on the Pentwater Village…
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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 9, 2023 Gary Hunt Worton, 80, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to 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…
Obituary: Raymond Dewyer, 68, of Fairbault, Minn., formerly of Pentwater Raymond Peter Dewyer, 68, passed away in his home in Faribault, Minnesota on February 17, 2023. Raymond was born on April 16, 1954 in Ludington to Ovid and Emily Dewyer and grew up in Pentwater. He met Suzanne Marie Nigro while attending college at Michigan State University and they were…
And the Ride with Pirate Pride winner is…Molly Dessauer! Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — Hart High School junior Molly Dessauer was the lucky winner of a 2011 Ford Fiesta valued at $7,000 during the Ride with Pirate Pride assembly Monday, May 8. Molly was…
Nevada Draper named regional winner in Congressional Art Competition HESPERIA — Nevada Draper, 15, of Hesperia was named the regional winner in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s Second Congressional District. Her pencil drawing of her pony, Sugar, is on display in Congressman John Moolenaar’s office for the next year. “It’s fun — it’s exciting,” she said of winning…
Weekend police news, posted May 8, 2023 The following is Michigan State Police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, May 6, 2023: 2:30 p.m., vehicle crash causing injuries, Test Hill at Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Golden Township. 3:57 p.m., a 43-year-old Hart woman was cited for driving without insurance, West Filmore Road near 112th Avenue, Hart Township. Sunday,…
Obituary: Ronald Chapel, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Hart Ronald “Ron” John Chapel, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. He was born June 15, 1943, in Muskegon, the son of the late Harvey H. and Helen A. (Beluzar) Chapel. He was a graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central High School,…
Tiger trainer Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Athletic trainer Michaela Malkowski is one of the newest additions to the Shelby High School staff through her employment with Trinity Health. The athletic trainer joined the SHS campus last January. “Trinity Health pairs with a lot…
HPD news, May 5, 2023 The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, April 27, 2023: 8:40 a.m., medical Assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart 9:40 a.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, Polk Road and Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 10:30 a.m., medical assist – 800 block of State Street, City of Hart. 10:40 a.m., fraud…
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…
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