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…
HPD news, April 27, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 20, 2023: 1:40 a.m., juvenile runaway, 20 block of Apple Street, City of Hart. 12:45 p.m., assault and battery, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart. 1:30 p.m., suspicious situation, 72nd Avenue and Pirate Way, City…
Asparagus Nuggets developers hoping to revamp local industry By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART — Joe Prado and Dave Hansen have a plan to revamp the local asparagus industry. Last year, the two began marketing The Original Asparagus Nuggets, developed by Prado Food of West Michigan. The lightly breaded nuggets come frozen and are ready to serve after two minutes in…
Peterson Farms Named 2023 Community Builder by United Way of the Lakeshore SHELBY – Peterson Farms has been named the 2023 Community Builder award recipient by the United Way of the Lakeshore. Community Builders support United Way of the Lakeshore through workplace campaigns, volunteering, and much more. Other 2023 Community Builder award recipients include Meijer, GE Aerospace, The Gerber Foundation,…
Police news, April 24, 2023 The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Friday, April 21, 2023: 2:21 p.m., fraud, 2700 block of West Tyler Road, Hart Township. The complainant received a payment book in the mail for which they have no account. 7:12 p.m., suspicious person, 4400 block of North 152nd Avenue, Elbridge Township.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted April 24, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jodi Lyn Heck, of 8060 Cook St., Montague, pleaded “no contest” April 11 to assault and battery and was sentenced to one year probation and $500 in fines and costs. De Andre Bergen, of 715…
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