GreenWave Initiative of Oceana County hosts Earth Day event April 20

April 12, 2024

SHELBY — Test drive a hybrid or electric car during GreenWave Initiative of Oceana County’s third annual Honoring Our Earth celebration, Saturday, April 20, at Shelby Middle School, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “More than 50 years ago, rumblings of a planet in distress began to make their way around the world,” states a press release from GreenWave Initiative of…

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WSCC offering summer programs for kids

April 12, 2024

WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is offering several learning and career exploration opportunities for kids this summer through its College for Kids programs. “We are thrilled to expand our College for Kids program across the summer with College for Kids…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted, April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Danny Lee Fennel, 47, of 6441 E. Fillmore Rd., Walkerville; methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and domestic violence. Preliminary exam: April 23 at 1 p.m. Bail $750/10 percent. – Jose Alfredo Villarreal, 50, of 3615 N. 64th Ave., Hart; third-offense domestic violence, analogues possession; and driving while license…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Timothy David Wert, 43, of 5923 Stony Lake Rd., New Era, pleaded guilty Feb. 5 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced April 8 to two days in jail with credit for two days served; one year probation; and $658 in fines and costs. – James Robert…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Garrit Eugene Brown, 214 Church St., Hart, pleaded guilty March 19 to operating while impaired and was sentenced to two days suspended jail with credit for two days served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); Victim Impact Panel (VIP); and $1,055 in fines and costs. One count of…

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Law enforcement teams up with CMH for crisis intervention training

April 11, 2024

By: Lori Schummer, director of public relations and customer services, West Michigan Community Mental Health In a proactive move towards enhancing crisis response and promoting behavioral health awareness, West Michigan Community Mental Health has teamed up with law enforcement agencies from Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties for the third installment of its Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program. The initiative, aimed…

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Police news, posted April 10, 2024

April 10, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, April 3, 2024: 5:59 p.m., a 44-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs, 200th Avenue near Wilke Road, Greenwood Township. He was lodged in the Oceana…

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Oceana County Road Commission receives three state awards

April 10, 2024

LANSING – The Oceana County Road Commission was recently honored with three statewide IMPRESS awards at the 2024 County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan Highway Conference. “IMPRESS awards recognize county road agencies that demonstrate innovation on noteworthy projects in the categories of communications, operations and collaboration,” states a CRA press release. OCRC received a collaboration award for paving a road…

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Roosevelt Road between 200th Ave. and M 120 closed

April 10, 2024

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A portion of Roosevelt Road between 200th Avenue and M 120/Maple Island Road will be closed to traffic Wednesday, April 10, until 4 p.m. for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes.

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Portion of Roosevelt Road closed

April 9, 2024

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A portion of Roosevelt Road from 192nd Avenue to 200th Avenue will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes.    

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April 9, 2024

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Man sentenced to prison for meth possession 

April 9, 2024

HART — A 52-year-old man was sentenced to 16 months to 10 years in prison for a methamphetamine possession conviction in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 8. Juan Cabrero received credit for 34 days served in jail. Cabrero was found guilty by a jury, Feb. 8, after 20 minutes of deliberations. Cabrero was a passenger in a vehicle…

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Employment: Varsity Basketball Coach

April 9, 2024

Employment: Varsity Basketball Coach Mason County Eastern is hiring a Varsity Basketball Coach. Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of application and resume to: Mr. Paul Shoup, Superintendent Mason County Eastern Schools 18 S. Main Street Custer, MI 49405 This is a paid posted. Posted until April 19, 2024

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Cat Connection: Meet Gramps

April 9, 2024

Today’s featured cat rescued by Oceana County Animal Friends is Gramps, who is a very special senior cat.  “We estimate he is likely 13 years or older. When he was found this past fall, he was very skinny and starving living outside. Gramps was taken to the vet, and was found to be FIV positive, which means he is immune…

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Sky gazers awed by solar eclipse

April 8, 2024

Story and photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor DENVER TOWNSHIP, Newaygo County — About 100 local people gathered to watch a celestial phenomenon at the Stephen F. Wessling Observatory near Hesperia Monday, April 8. The Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers hosted a solar eclipse open house at the observatory, which is located at the Kropscott Farm Environmental Center. “Earle Kropscott…

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MSP weekend report, posted April 8, 2024

April 8, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, April 6, 2024: 1 p.m., a 51-year-old Belleville, Michigan man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant, Silver Lake State Park, Golden Township. He…

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Jury acquits man of weapons charges

April 5, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A jury rendered a not guilty verdict Thursday, April 4, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court for a 37-year-old Rothbury man who faced three weapons charges. Following a two-day trial, Hector Martin Saldana, Jr., of 3261 W. Winston Rd., was acquitted of charges of felon in possession of a firearm; felon in possession…

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Lane closures on Montague-Whitehall causeway slated for April 8-18

April 5, 2024

MUSKEGON COUNTY — The causeway that connects the cities of Montague and Whitehall is slated for lane closures for a week and a half beginning Monday, April 8, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. “Lane closures for road work are scheduled for 8 a.m. this Monday through April 18 on northbound US 31 Business Route (Thompson Street) from Hanson…

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