HART — Oceana County Council On Aging presents “A Night at Moulin Rouge” Saturday, Sept. 20, from 6-10 p.m. at the senior center located 4250 W. Tyler Rd. “Step back in time and experience 1920s Paris at Charles Zidler’s Moulin Rouge, known as the birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance,” states a press release about the event,…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Woodside Pet Memorial, a new pet burial park developed by Shelby Township, is now open for families seeking a peaceful and respectful resting place for their cherished pets. “Located in the heart of Oceana County, the park was thoughtfully designed as a sanctuary of remembrance — a space where love and loss intersect in nature’s embrace,” states…
When local students returned to school this fall, they discovered some new band and music equipment. Since 2008, the four-day summer festival draws tens of thousands visitors from across the nation and beyond to experience a unique blend of art, music, and nature at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury. “As the Electric Forest Festival continues to grow, so does…
SPRINGDALE TOWNSHIP, Manistee County — A plane that crashed in Manistee County was headed to Silver Lake in Oceana County Sunday morning, Sept. 7, according to Manistee County Sheriff Brian Gutowski. The single-engine plane that landed nose first in some trees was carrying one passenger and a pilot. The passenger, who is a 49-year-old Beulah woman, received minor injuries and…
Fall hours at area lighthouses will begin on Thursday, Sept. 11. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park, Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Little Sable Point Lighthouse in Mears, and White River Light Station in Whitehall will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The lighthouses are operated by Lakeshore Keepers, formerly known as Sable Point…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekened: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025: 12:05 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 46-year-old Hillman, Mich. man was arrested for driving while license suspended, South 186th Avenue near Loop Road, Newfield Township. A charge…
Mark Alan Piegols, 75, of Lansing, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, after battling complications from diabetes, at Burcham Hills rehab center in Lansing. He was born April 23, 1950, in Hart, to Alton and Martha Ann (Hawley) Piegols. Mark grew up in Hart on his family’s farm. During that time, he discovered and developed his lifelong enjoyment…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART TOWNSHIP — Several farm workers who were harvesting zucchini from a field in the 2200 block of West Lever Road reported to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office that they were victims of a theft Monday, Sept. 1. An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen in the Labor Day crime, which was reported around 2:30…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation’s $733,000 road construction project on Oceana Drive from M 20 to south of the Shelby village limits that was originally scheduled to begin Sept. 2 is now set to begin Monday, Sept. 8, according to MDOT. The project is expected to be completed by mid-October. “Weekday lane closures from 6 a.m. to…
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, Sept. 3, 2025: 5:30 p.m., a 49-year-old Oceana County man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, southbound US 31 near Skeels Road, Grant Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025: 10:35 p.m., a 27-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, M 20 and US 31, Shelby Township. She was lodged…
LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) announced that the budget proposal approved by the House last week includes funding for Shelby’s community pool project. “Earlier this year, VanderWall worked to infuse tax dollars back into the area by making a formal request for funding to help propel the community pool project forward,” states a press release from his office.…
HART — The City of Hart announced that city hall will reopen Thursday, Sept. 4, at noon following “major flooding” that occurred Wednesday. The city had announced that city hall was closed until further notice Wednesday morning. “We’ve got a flat roof here at city hall,” said Interim City Manager Nichole Kleiner. “One of the drains was clogged and it…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The 22nd annual Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival is set Friday, Sept. 5, and Saturday, Sept. 6. This year’s festival will feature 140 craft booths, 20 food trucks, and a variety of family-friendly activities, including a petting zoo, axe throwing, GellyBall low impact shooting game and pony rides. Silver Lake Road will be closed…
Hart Cemetery is hiring. Qualifications include: Ability to run a lawn mower, weed whipper and a backpack blower. Must be able to rake and dispose of debris. Other duties as assigned. Starting wage is $15 per hour. Could be up to 40 hours per week. Must have a current Michigan driver’s license and be able to pass a background check.…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested following a 15-mile police chase on northbound US 31 that began near the New Era exit and ended at the Hart exit Saturday, Aug. 30, around 10 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Stop sticks were deployed, which caused two tires of the fleeing 2010 Chevrolet Malibu to flatten.…
The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025: 6:51 p.m., a 50-year-old New Baltimore, Mich. man was cited for driving while license revoked, and a 51-year-old Dearborn Heights, Mich. woman was cited for allowing a revoked driver to operate, West Taylor Road, Golden Township. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025: 12:07 a.m., a 48-year-old Mears…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a Mac Wood’s sign on Polk Road near 56th Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The thief or thieves unbolted the sign from its location. The larceny was reported Friday, Aug. 29, around 1:30 p.m. The sign is valued at $200. If anyone has information about…
HART — The City of Hart announced that city hall is closed until further notice due to “major flooding” Wednesday, Sept. 3. The City of Hart made the following post on Facebook Wednesday around 10:30 a.m.: “City hall is closed until further notice due to major flooding inside the building. Please do not attempt to come in.” Wide-spread rain showers…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 2025 Denago Nomad XL golf cart driven by a 72-year-old Pentwater man and carrying three passengers flipped over after hitting a tree Wednesday, Aug. 27, shortly after 5 p.m. on North Hilltop Court, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The driver was injured in the crash, but none of the passengers were hurt,…
SHELBY — Trinity Health Shelby Hospital medical professionals were recently presented with a “thank you” from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for their purchase of an automated external defibrillator (AED) for the sheriff’s office. “A cardiac science AED was purchased by a generous donation from the medical providers in our community,” states Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller in a press…
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