Winter weather advisory begins this evening The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for several west Michigan counties, including Oceana County. The advisory is in effect from 8 p.m. Friday, March 17, to 2 a.m. Sunday, March 19. Impacted counties include Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Mecosta, Montcalm, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Allegan, Barry, Van, Buren, Kalamazoo,…
Hart High School student publishes book Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School senior Amelia Tuinstra has published a collection of short stories and poems, “They have only fallen asleep …and other dark stories.” The book “explores the humanity lost and gained through our journeys in life,”…
HPD news, March 16, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 9, 2023: 10:55 a.m., medical assist, 600 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 12:55 p.m., disturbance, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 7:20 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 7:50 p.m., suspicious situation, 30 block…
History-making Pirates head to Final Four By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The Hart girls basketball team is the first Pirate squad ever to appear in the Final Four of the state tournament at MSU’s Breslin Center. After a 45-41 win over top-ranked Buchanan in the Division 3 state quarterfinals at Bangor High School Monday evening March 14, the Pirates…
Hart Middle School’s Tuinstra wins Math Counts competition Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Hart Middle School eighth grader Peter Tuinstra was the over-all champion of the annual Math Counts competition held at West Shore Community College on Tuesday. The event, coordinated…
79th District Court arraignments, March 14, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Jeremy Wade Stevens, of 471 Groesbeck Ave., Hesperia; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); assault with a dangerous weapon and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Probable cause hearing: March 28 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Arturo Ysabel-G Lopez,…
First Baptist Church hosts screening of ‘Free Burma Rangers’ HART — First Baptist Church is hosting a free screening of “Free Burma Rangers” Saturday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in the church auditorium. This movie won the 2019 Best Feature Film award at the Justice Film Festival in New York City. Crosswalk calls it “the most harrowing faith-based movie ever…
79th District Court sentencings, March 14, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Donal Marion Barnes, of 702 S. Dryden St., Hart was found guilty of driving while license suspended and was sentenced to $525 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State. Yvette Bryanne Guerrrero,…
Area Easter Events The following area Easter events scheduled have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press: Friday, April 7, 2023: 7 p.m., Good Friday service, First Baptist Church, Hart. Saturday, April 8, 2023: 9 a.m., Easter egg hunt, Webster Park, Hesperia. 11 a.m. Easter Bunny visits, Rothbury Village Hall. 11:30 a.m., Easter egg hunt, Rothbury Village…
Sheriff’s report, March 14, 2023 The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday, March 13, 2023: 4:47 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, northbound US 31, Weare Township. 6:52 a.m., domestic violence, West Webster Road, Grant Township. 7:24 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, North 198th Avenue, Leavitt Township. 7:30 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, North Oceana Drive, Weare…
Handgun theft tops police activity NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the larceny of a handgun in the 1600 block of 186th Avenue that was reported Friday, March 10, at 3 p.m., according to Lt. Shane Hasty. A juvenile is a possible suspect, said Hasty. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Thursday, March 9,…
FERRY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of 148th Avenue and Yonker Road Monday, March 13, at 11:15 a.m. for a vehicle crash causing injuries. No one was transported by ambulance.
79th District Court arraignments, March 10, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Damian Michael Wilder, of 415 State St., Shelby; Shelby Police Department (SPD); felonies of unarmed robbery and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of third-degree retail fraud. Probable cause hearing: March 21 at 1 p.m. Bail:…
HPD news, March 10, 2023 The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, March 2, 2023: 2:30 a.m., suspicious situation, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 10:31 a.m., wellbeing check, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. 12:24 p.m., medical assist, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart. 1:49 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of…
Competition offers $5,000 for local food and beverage entrepreneurs MUSKEGON — The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has partnered with Greater Muskegon Economic Development, The Right Place and its partners in Lake, Mason, Oceana, and Newaygo counties on an initiative to provide launch and business growth opportunities to small businesses specializing in food and beverage product development. The in-person pitch competition…
Breaking and entering, home invasion charges against man convicted for killing infant son dismissed HART — Home invasion and breaking and entering charges against a 37-year-old Ludington man who was sentenced in Mason County last month to 25-70 years in prison for killing his 2-month-old son have been dismissed. Craig David Overla was facing charges in Oceana County, but they…
Township officials hope to relocate historic hall so it can be preserved By Allison Scarbrough, Editor COLFAX TOWNSHIP — The historical building that served as the Colfax Township Hall for over a century and a half needs to be relocated, and township officials are seeking interested parties willing to move it. The old structure located at the corner of Jackson…
Fire department offering free smoke detectors to Oceana County residents By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — The Shelby-Benona Fire Department has a large supply of smoke detectors, and the firefighters would like to install them in houses around Oceana County. The smoke detectors and the installation are both free. “We have a lot of smoke detectors, and they’re not doing…
Hart Township man arrested for catalytic converter theft HART TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Hart Township man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Monday, March 6, around 1:15 p.m. in the 3900 block of West Monroe Road for stealing a catalytic converter, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Other recent police activity in…
Winter weather advisory issued for this evening, Friday morning A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Oceana County and several other Michigan counties beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9, until 11 a.m. Friday, March 10. Total snow accumulations of 4-6 inches are expected. Other counties included in the advisory are Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo,…
WSCC hosts 25th annual high school art exhibition WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College art department will host the 25th annual regional high school art exhibition, titled “Faces: Emotions and Expressions” beginning today in the college’s Manierre Dawson…
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