Man sentenced to prison for CSC By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 34-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to 70 months (nearly six years) to 15 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Monday, June 12, for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Cecil Paul Quinton, of 2798 Riverview Ave., pleaded “no contest,” May 1. Quinton was found mentally…
Generous group’s donations allow sheriff’s dive team to purchase new trailer By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer When the first meeting of the Women Who Care of Oceana County occurred 11 years ago in June of 2012, who would have thought that these community-minded citizens would contribute a total $680,000 to Oceana nonprofit causes by now? Well, they have. The 150-member…
Big top circus returns to Hart HART — Sponsored by the Oceana County Agricultural Society/Oceana County Fair, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to the Oceana County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25. The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus performed at the fairgrounds in June of 2021, and the shows sold out. Show times this year are Saturday…
Police news, June 13, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, June 9, 2023: 9:29 a.m., larceny of gas and gas cans from farm fields, East Lever Road and North 120th Avenue, Elbridge Township. The farmer told police that the neighbor was dismantling vehicles on the edge of the farm field, which may have…
Obituary: Alice Cunningham, 86, of Hart Alice Marie Cunningham, 86, of Hart, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023. She was born June 26, 1936, in Suttons Bay, the daughter of Ferdinand and Marion (Wahl) Eckerle. Alice attended St. Michael’s Catholic Elementary and graduated from Suttons Bay High School in 1954. She attended Central Michigan University and earned a bachelor’s of…
Pentwater Service Club Names Joe Primozich 2023 Citizen of The Year PENTWATER —The Pentwater Service Club announced that Joe Primozich has been named the 2023 Pentwater Citizen of the Year. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the community service award. “It will be a privilege to recognize Joe’s passionate work in ensuring the health of Pentwater Lake, as he…
Shelby Middle School Honor Roll Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — The following Shelby Middle School students were named to the Honor Roll for the 2022-23 school year: 6th Grade: All As Brycen Brown Raya Clark Addyson Suarez Segovia A/Bs Ana Alfaro Bristol Dickman Olivia Dykstra Brixtyn Friedman Oliver…
Hesperia man faces felony assault charge HESPERIA — A 55-year-old Hesperia man faces a felony charge of aggravated assault following “an altercation between two males” Saturday, June 10, around 6:30 p.m. on South Winter Street, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Craig Willea of the Hart post. “The victim sustained injuries to the mouth and a laceration to the forehead,” said…
Hesperia man suspected of drugged driving after hitting motorcycle with truck Motorcyclist suffers severe injuries HESPERIA — A 31-year-old Hesperia man is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs following a pickup truck vs. motorcycle crash Friday, June 9, shortly after 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of State Street and West South Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s…
Two new troopers join MSP Hart post HART — Devin Roesler of Montague and Chase Andrus of Ledyard, Connecticut have been assigned to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police after graduating from the MSP Academy. “Michigan communities will soon benefit from the addition of 46 state troopers who graduated this afternoon from the 143rd Trooper Recruit School,” states…
Obituary: James Hodges, 88, of Hart James “Jim” Henry Hodges, 88, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at home with family. Jim was born August 5, 1934, in Elbridge Township, to Carol Bruce Hodges and Nina Blanche Reinhart. Jim graduated from Hart High School in 1953. In May of…
AgriScience Summer Camp scheduled for July West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Oceana County Press and Mason County Press. WEARE TOWNSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District will hold a CTE (Career Technical Education) Agriscience summer camp, AgriScience Everywhere, Monday, July 10 through Thursday, July 13 at the West Michigan…
Scottville Clown Band awards over $12,000 in honor of 120th anniversary By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — In honor of its 120th anniversary, the Scottville Clown Band is awarding $12,000 in scholarships in 2023. The band has recently announced the recipients of its Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship. Since 1962, the Clown Band has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to junior…
PHOTO GALLERY: 50th Annual National Asparagus Festival HART — Thousands gathered for the Joan Glover National Asparagus Festival Royale Parade Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Cultivating a championship culture in Hart Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The Hart Girls Track Team captured its second straight Division 3 state championship and third state title in six seasons Saturday, June 3, and the Pirate boys team took third place. Sophomore Jessica…
Hali Hayes receives Principal’s Award Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Hali Hayes was honored with Shelby Middle School’s top overall eighth grade award, the Principal’s Award, during the school’s awards celebration at the end of the school year Thursday, June 8. “Students this morning were recognized in the…
Police report, posted June 8, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, June 3, 2023: 11:35 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a vape pen was stolen, 7700 block of East Gale Road, Newfield Township. 7:55 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 42-year-old Mears woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, North 34th Avenue near Taylor Road, Golden…
HPD news, June 8, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 1, 2023: 1:52 a.m., juvenile complaint, Church and State streets, City of Hart. 6:30 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 6:49 p.m., disturbance, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 8:29 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31 Expressway…
Court news, June 8, 2023 The following are recent proceedings in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felony Juan Sanchez, Jr., of 68 N. State St., Shelby; unlawful driving away of an automobile (car theft); fleeing police; and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Preliminary exam: June 27 at 1 p.m. Bail: $75,000/cash. Misdemeanors Kaleb Nelson Kamps, of 6366 112th Ave., Holland; driving while…
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Obituary: Dianna Halverson, 73, of Grand Rapids Dianna Paulette (Snyder) Halverson, 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away April 24, 2023. She was born March 28, 1950 in Hart to Ralph L.I. Snyder and Marjorie Roberta (Bromley) Snyder. She was one of five siblings that included three sisters, and one brother, Gary Snyder, who died as a baby before Dianna was…
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