Hart woman sentenced to prison for drug delivery HART — A 34-year-old Hart woman was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court, Jan. 29, for five felony drug delivery convictions. Marjorie Janelle Walt, of 2255 Young Rd., pleaded guilty, Dec. 20, 2023 to two counts of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and three counts of…
Hart man sentenced to prison for CSC HART — A 33-year-old Hart man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court, Jan. 29, to three to 15 years in prison for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Ricardo Moreno Barrios, of 2 W. Main St., sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. The…
Pentwater Yacht Club receives national award PENTWATER — The US Sailing One Design Club award recognizes administrative excellence, fleet growth, creative programming, regatta support and member contribution to one-design sailing, states a press release from the organization. This prestigious national award has been given to some of the most significant sailing clubs in the country. Now, the Pentwater Yacht Club…
Police news, posted Feb. 5, 2024 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: Monday, Jan. 29, 2024: 6:28 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 52-year-old Hart man was cited for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS), Polk Road, Hart Township. Tuesday,…
128th Avenue in Ferry closed FERR TOWNSHIP — A portion of 128th Avenue between Warren and Pierce roads will be closed daily for road work, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up, and local residents will be able to access their homes.
Raymond Leroy Warner, 91, of Pentwater, died on Sunday February 4, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. 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…
HPD news, posted Feb. 4, 2024 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, Jan. 25, 2024: 1:49 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 8:20 a.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, 300 block of Johnson Street,…
Photo feature: Pentwater breakwater This photo feature is presented by Hansen Foods, 3750 Polk Rd., Hart. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER — While much of the snow has melted, it was still prominent mid-week on the breakwater in Pentwater.
Amish-owned ag business destroyed by fire By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Eight area fire departments battled a fire at Cushman Creek Supply Seed & Fertilizer in the early morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 3. The Amish-owned business located at 9276 E. Skeels Rd. is a total loss, said Cpt. Kelvin Roberson of the Hesperia Area Fire Department.…
Vintage snowmobiles gather at fairgrounds for Winterfest HART — There may not be much snow on the ground, but there are plenty of snowmobiles at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Vintage snowmobile enthusiasts gathered at the fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 3, for Hart Winterfest. This year’s featured snowmobile is Mercury, but all brands are welcome to join, said event organizer Kevin Hallack.…
Hart High School Snowcoming royalty Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School celebrated Snowcoming Friday evening, Feb. 2, crowning Queen Lynessa Fielder and King Noah Smith. Court members include: Chase Gale, Gabby Schmieding, Noah Smith, Lynessa Fielder, Aiden DuMont, Sam Trojanowski, Jesse Jacobs, and Abby Hicks. Contributed…
Housing, retail discussed as new uses of old mill property By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The city council room was packed Thursday evening, Feb. 1, with business owners, local officials and community members interested in what the future holds for a prime piece of vacant property in the city. The nearly 100-year-old feed mill on East Main Street,…
Obituary: Barbara June Ellis, 68, of Hart Barbara June Ellis, 68, of Hart, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, after a very short fight against cancer. She was born June 23, 1955, to the late Beech and Ruth (McDonald) Ellis. Barb graduated from Hart High School with the class of 1973. She then went on to attended the University of…
Obituary: Clarence Huizenga Jr., 93, of Hart Clarence Huizenga Jr., 93, of Hart, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was born November 28, 1930, in Roseland, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Jacoba Huizenga, the oldest of nine children. Clare served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a proud veteran.…
William A. “Bill” Cookenmaster, 92, of Pentwater William A. “Bill” Cookenmaster passed away peacefully, at home, on January 28, 2024. He was born June 14, 1931, to Vivian (Stovel) and Thurber Cookenmaster, in Caro. After graduating from Caro High School, he joined the U. S. Navy in 1951. After serving for four years, he entered Western Michigan University, graduating with…
UPDATE: The road is now open to traffic M 120 in Hesperia closed for gas line repairs HESPERIA — M 120/Division Street in downtown Hesperia is closed for gas line repairs, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up, and local residents are able to access their homes.
79th District Court arraignments HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Christopher Matthew Kubacki, 40, of 83 Burke Ave., Holland, Michigan; one count of first criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — victim under age 13 and one count of second-degree CSC — victim under age 13. Preliminary exam: Feb. 6 at 1 p.m.…
Schools using statewide initiative to train new, local teachers West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A new statewide initiative is giving 900 aspiring teachers an opportunity to earn certification with no debt. Talent Together was launched…
Mead hired to lead Read Early Read Often program Teresa Mead has been hired as the new program coordinator for Oceana Community Foundation’s Read Early Read Often program. Mead worked 24 years for Shelby Public Schools. She started in 1999 at Benona Elementary; then worked seven years at New Era Elementary, running the computer and library programs; and spent her…
Expect lane closures on US 31 north of Shelby SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work will be in effect Thursday, Feb. 1, until 3 p.m. on southbound US 31 at 66th Avenue, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Notice to Bidders: Mason County Road Commission Pickup Truck for Sale The Mason County Road Commission is offering for sale: (1) 2021 Chevrolet 2500HD Custom Crew Cab pickup. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Mason County Road Commission, 510 East State St. Scottville, Mi 49454 until 10:30 AM, Wednesday, Feb 20, 2024, for the following item.…
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