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Firefighters quickly extinguish house fire By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments quickly extinguished a house fire at 2491 E. Pierce Road Monday night, Feb. 19. The blaze, which was dispatched shortly before 7 p.m., appeared to have originated in the basement of the two-story home, said Ferry Township Fire Department Cpt. Chris Ernst. “From…

Learning through teaching By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Singer Phil Collins once wrote a song lyric that says, “In learning, you will teach … and in teaching, you will learn.” That’s certainly what happens when members of the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center share their skills with students who are working on hands-on projects at the center under the…

News alert: Woman pinned inside vehicle in rollover crash GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a vehicle rollover crash Sunday, Feb. 18, shortly after 5 p.m. on Wilke Road near 108th Avenue, according to dispatch information. A woman was pinned inside the vehicle and required extrication with Jaws of Life. Minor injuries were reported.

HPD news, posted Feb. 16, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024: 9 a.m., suspicious situation, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. 2:30 p.m., general assistance, State Street and Hilltop Drive, City of Hart. 3:25…

79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 16, 2024 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Earl Phillip Alms, Jr., 19, of 308 S. 56th Ave., Mears; child sexually abusive activity, using computers to commit a crime and accosting children for immoral purposes. Preliminary exam: Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. Bail: $15,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…

Police news, posted Feb. 16, 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, Feb. 12, 2024: 7:15 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), domestic assault, no arrests, 3400 block of West Webster Road, Grant Township. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024: 9:54 p.m.,…

Recent births, posted Feb. 16, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Peyton Elaine Hughey, the daughter of Grace Huffman and Jonathan Hughey of Shelby, was born on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Support local news for $10 a month We hope…

79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 15, 2024 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Andrew James Lane, 32, of 5286 Skeels Rd., Holton, pleaded guilty Feb. 6, 2024 to trespassing and was sentenced to 14 days in jail with credit for seven days served. One count of breaking and entering — illegal entry…

Interim village administrator likely to be hired in Shelby Shelby village administrator accepts Spring Lake job By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council accepted Village Administrator Brady Selner’s letter of resignation during a regular meeting this week, and it is anticipated that the village will hire an interim administrator until a permanent replacement is found. Selner,…

How sweet it is! Hart captures 5th straight regional title on Valentine’s Day Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SANFORD — The Hart Wrestling Team competed with a lot of heart on Valentine’s Day, winning the Div. 3 regional title at Sanford Meridian. The Pirates soundly defeated Chippewa Hills in the…

Shelby woman injured after car hits tree SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Shelby woman sought treatment at Trinity Health Shelby Hospital after her car hit a tree in snowy conditions on Shelby Road near 88th Avenue Tuesday, Feb. 13, shortly before 8 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The 2007 Honda CR-V she was driving “was…

Obituary: Raymond Warner, 91, of Pentwater Raymond LeRoy Warner, 91, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Ray was born on December 12, 1932, the son of the late Samuel and Bertha (Schumaker) Warner. On May 27, 1978, he married Janet (Bier) Warner. They shared 45 years of marriage together. Ray was employed by Jackson Vibrators/Pandrol Jackson, working…

Winter weather advisory issued for Thursday morning The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for several counties, including Oceana County, from 4-11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Total snow accumulations of 3-6 inches are expected. “The snow will be heavy at times with rates possibly reaching an inch per hour,” states NWS. “It will be…
Q&A with VA scheduled in Ludington, Hart Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be in Ludington and Hart for three question and answer sessions. Times and locations are as follows: Thursday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ludington Area Senior Center, 308 S. Rowe St., Ludington Thursday, Feb. 15, 4 to 7 p.m., American Legion Post…