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Weekend packed full of summertime fun

June 1, 2015
Weekend packed full of summertime fun

SILVER LAKE — An action-packed weekend is in store at a scenic hotspot. The Second Annual Blues, Brews and Dunes Festival is set for Saturday, June 6, as well as the Michigan Adventure Race. Then, the Blessing of the Duners is on tap for Sunday, June 7, at noon. Blues, Brews, & Dunes Festival Enjoy live blues music by Hank…

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Village administrator resigns; president cites ‘tense environment’ caused by some council members

June 1, 2015
Village administrator resigns; president cites ‘tense environment’ caused by some council members

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Village Administrator Aaron Desentz announced his resignation Monday, June 1, stating that he has taken a new job as the Leslie city manager. Village President Paul Inglis said he believes a “tense environment” created by some council members led to Desentz’s decision. Inglis, who was the long-time Oceana County administrator until his retirement…

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Weekend police report

June 1, 2015
Weekend police report

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, May 29, 2015: – 3:50 a.m., larceny of a small amount of money, 5000 block of W. Polk Rd., Golden Twp. – 8:45 p.m., non-aggravated assault, 9000…

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Cigarettes, chewing tobacco stolen in Kwik Mart break-in

June 1, 2015
Cigarettes, chewing tobacco stolen in Kwik Mart break-in

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. WALKERVILLE — Several cartons of cigarettes and chewing tobacco were stolen during a breaking and entering at the Walkerville Kwik Mart early Monday morning, June 1, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to an alarm activation at the convenience store at 3:44 a.m., and upon inspection of the…

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‘Under the Radar: Michigan’ features Silver Lake

May 30, 2015
‘Under the Radar: Michigan’ features Silver Lake

A Review by Kay Brennan. Hesperia Community Library Director. Are you Interested in travel in your own beautiful state? “Under the Radar: Michigan” is the show for you. This is a PBS series of 30-minute shows now available on DVD and includes a book of information about each program. Host Tom Daldin explores big towns and small from Ann Arbor…

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