Sheriff’s deputies recognized for saving fellow officer. #OceanaCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — In the early morning hours of October 13, 2016, Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Roy Strait suffered a cardiac event while responding to a call in the Village of Shelby. Two fellow deputies, Sgt. Louis Herremans (now a lieutenant) and Dep. Mike Fillips, immediately started performing…
$29 million in grants available to employers. LUDINGTON — Funds to train employees are getting a big boost from the State of Michigan. Local businesses can compete for a piece of the state’s Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF), a $29 million competitive grant program, a 60% increase from the previous application year. This year’s open application period began Monday, September…
Shelby chief to retire. #OceanaCountyNews #Shelby By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — After 43 1/2 years on the force, Shelby Police Chief Terry TenBrink will be hanging his hat for the last time. TenBrink, who has been the chief since Feb. 11, 2016, has announced that he is retiring effective Oct. 18, 2017. “When you’re ready, you’re ready,” he said.…
Woodcarving gallery destroyed by fire. #OceanaCountyNews #Rothbury GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Ellen St. James Woodcarving Gallery at 6976 S. 80th Ave., was destroyed by fire in the early morning hours Monday, Sept. 18. The fire was dispatched 1:35 a.m., said Grant Township Fire Chief Roland Brooks. When firefighters arrived at the scene, the garage that housed woodcarvings and equipment was…
Hart man sent to prison for violating probation in CSC case. #27thCircuitCourtsentencings #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 21-year-old Hart man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court, Sept. 11, to serve 16 months to two years in prison for violating his probation. Austin Michael Nead, of 1900 E. Hammett Rd., was on probation for an Aug. 26, 2013…
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