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Police news, posted April 29, 2024

April 29, 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, April 22, 2024: 10:08 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 45-year-old White Cloud man was arrested for assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and driving an unregistered trailer, Village of Hesperia. 1 p.m., (OCSO), larceny, 8800 block…

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Employment Opportunity: Office Assistant, Beckman Brothers, Inc.

April 29, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Office Assistant, Beckman Brothers, Inc. Beckman Brothers, hauling and crane services, is in need of a reliable person to greet customers, take orders, and answer phones. QuickBooks data entry and other tasks as needed. Experience in QuickBooks, Word, Excel, customer service, good attention to detail…

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City of Hart hosts porch light vigil in Principal Moran’s memory

April 28, 2024

HART — The City of Hart is hosting a porch light vigil in memory of Hart High School Principal Troy Moran who died Saturday, April 27. The porch light vigil is set for Sunday, April 28, beginning at 8 p.m. “In good times, communities celebrate…

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Hart High School Principal Troy Moran dies

April 28, 2024

‘He was a great guy, a great dad, a great person, and a great principal. This is a tremendous loss.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart High School…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Joseph Earl Tanner, 56, of 294 Pine St., Shelby, pleaded guilty April 16 to operating while intoxicated…

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Drunk driving arrest tops HPD activity

April 26, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HART — A 54-year-old New Era man was arrested by Hart police for…

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Obituary: Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington

April 26, 2024

Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Stan was born on February 6, 1941, the son of the late Loyal and Elnora (Porter) Schroeder.…

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Notice to Bidders: GMC Sierra Pickup

April 26, 2024

Notice to Bidders: GMC Sierra Pickup Mason-Lake Conservation District is accepting bids on a 2011 GMC Sierra extended cab pickup, SLE, 4WD, 225,800 miles. Minimum bid: $5,800, must include name,…

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Public Notice: Weare Township Spring Cleanup Day

April 26, 2024
Public Notice: Weare Township Spring Cleanup Day

Public Notice: Weare Township Spring Cleanup Day This is a paid posting. Posted until May 4, 2024. 

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Asparagus queen pageant canceled

April 25, 2024

HART — For the first time in nearly 50 years — with the exception of 2020 due to COVID-19 — a new Asparagus Queen will not be crowned for the…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted April 25, 2024

April 25, 2024

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Bruce Wayne Bramer, 52, of 2505 W. Winston Rd., Rothbury; third-degree child abuse and operating…

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HHS Drama Club presents ‘Clue’ this weekend

April 25, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The Hart High School Drama Club presents the humorous whodunit Clue this weekend…

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Accused arsonist arraigned

April 25, 2024

HART — A 57-year-old Hart man who allegedly set a mattress on fire inside an apartment earlier this month has been arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on a…

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‘Burnouts’ cancel Cruz-in parade

April 25, 2024

MONTAGUE — For nearly 20 years, hundreds of classic car enthusiasts, including several from Oceana County, have participated in the White Lake area’s Cruz-in event, which draws thousands of people…

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Recent death: Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington

April 25, 2024

  Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 1pm at Oak Grove Funeral…

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Employment: Utility Maintenance Technician I

April 25, 2024

Employment: Utility Maintenance Technician I West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to assist in the Facilities Maintenance area wherever required, including performing general repairs in maintaining building components…

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Former Shelby teacher/coach arrested for accosting child 

April 24, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor NEWAYGO — A former Shelby High School teacher and coach faces felony charges of accosting a child for immoral purposes and using a computer to…

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Pentwater selects Barter as new superintendent

April 24, 2024

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Public Schools Board of Education announced Wednesday, April 24, that it has selected Pentwater Public Schools Assistant Principal Craig Barter as the new superintendent/principal. Barter will…

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