Local native Jason Wenk purchases ‘hidden gem.’ Story and photos by Contributing Writer Fred Inglis. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Oceana County native Jason Wenk always dreamed of owning a golf course, but he never imagined buying two renowned courses in West Michigan — both located in the Shelby area — within the last seven months. Wenk officially bought the Benona Shores…
Sheriff warns motorists to watch for deer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyNews HART — With the high volume of car/deer crashes this time of year, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to be on the lookout for deer on the move, especially at dawn and dusk. “If a deer should enter the road, try not to swerve off…
Schools continue COVID protocols following court decision. Michigan’s Supreme Court ruled 4-3 Friday, Oct. 2, that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lacks the authority to extend or declare states of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following Friday’s ruling, local school districts are proceeding with caution. Hart, Shelby and Hesperia school districts will continue to follow procedures that have been in place…
Police news. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020: – 6 p.m., (Michigan State Police), assault, 100 block of Wilke Road, Grant Township. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020: – 8:30 a.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Stony Lake Road and 60th Avenue, Claybanks Township. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020: – 7:26 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and…
Man steals car, burglarizes house to steal beer. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 64-year-old Kent County man Friday afternoon, Oct. 2, on car theft and burglary charges after he allegedly stole a 2013 Lincoln Navigator from the Taylor Bridge Store and drove to a nearby house where he stole beer and drank it, according to Lt.…
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