Engineering report indicates Longbridge bridge in good condition. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A recent engineering study of the Longbridge Road bridge has shown that the bridge is in good condition. On May 24, Great Lakes Engineering Group performed an underwater inspection of the bridge for the Oceana County Road Commission. “We are still waiting for a formal report but the good…
Local teachers learn to teach about drones. Eleven educators representing schools across the West Central STEM Region participated in a professional learning series to incorporate drones into their classrooms. Drones, or UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) are impacting the world in many different ways, from military and defense to safety response, media coverage, agriculture and weather forecasting. The teachers involved in…
Recent deaths, posted June 20, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: William R. “Bill” Abrams, 93, of Shelby, died on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Randall Jacob Rodriguez, 26, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Phylis J. Kokx, 82, of Hart, died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Janyce L. Wiersema, 83, of New Era, died on Tuesday,…
Murder case bound over to circuit court. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The murder case against Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township was bound over to 51st Circuit Court following a preliminary examination in 79th District Court Wednesday, June 19. Beekman is accused of murdering William Buchanan, 32, of Mears, April 16, and wounding 32-year-old Kaitlin…
Preliminary exam against murder suspect underway. #MasonCountyCrime #BeekmanCase LUDINGTON —Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of 10550 N. US 31, Free Soil Township is currently in a preliminary examination hearing in 79th District Court at Mason County Courthouse. Beekman is accused of killing William Craig Buchanan, Jr., 32, of Mears, and injuring Katlyn Buck, 32, at Beekman’s residence. MCP/OCP is in the courtroom…
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